Join us for a pre-event workers’ compensation discussion.

USLAW NETWORK will offer an opportunity for retail and hospitality industry clients, member attorneys and corporate partners to come together to discuss trends and nuances of workers’ compensation claims in the retail and hospitality industry. This discussion will take place on Wednesday morning, September 11, in advance of the 2024 USLAW NETWORK Retail and Hospitality Industry Executive Risk Forum.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

7:30 A.M. – 8:30 A.M. – Breakfast

8:30 A.M. – 8:40 A.M. – Introductions

8:40 A.M. – 9:45 A.M. – Navigating the Impact of Marijuana and Drug Testing on Workers’ Compensation Claims

The intersection of marijuana use and drug testing presents complex challenges and considerations for employers in the realm of workers’ compensation claims as it involves ever-changing state laws regarding medical and recreational marijana, as well as federal guidelines and the implications for workplace policies and procedures. This interactive discussion will explore how tis may affect workplace safety, contribute to accidents and injuries, and influence the outcome of workers’ compensation claims.

Facilitators:

• Adam C. Grafton, Bovis Kyle Burch & Medlin, LLC (Atlanta, GA)
• Albert B. Randall, Jr., Franklin & Prokopik, P.C. (Baltimore, MD)

9:45 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. – Effective Strategies in Negotiating Settlements in Workers’ Compensation Cases

Settlement negotiations often have complexities that should be considered early in the claoim process. We will share best practices and examples of strategies to close medicals, how to plan for Medicare Set Asides, and strategies to bring the claimant back to baseline when there’s an aggravation of a pre-existing condition. In addition, USLAW corporate partner Marshall Investigative Services will discuss trends in surveillance, social media and other tools that can be implemented to assist in negotiating settlements.

Facilitators:

• Richard Chavez, Coleman Chavez & Associates (Los Angeles, CA)
• Jake Marshall, Marshall Investigative Group
• Thomas S. Thornton, III, Carr Allison (Birmingham, AL)

10:45 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. – Responding to OSHA Citations and Proactively Preventing Injuries

Enhancing workplace safety, preventing injuries and effectively managing OSHA investigations within the context of workers’ compensation can be complicated. This interactive discussion will identify hazards, discuss safety training and culture and provide best practices with incident investigations.

Facilitators:

• Albert B. Randall, Jr., Franklin & Prokopik, P.C. (Baltimore, MD)
• Douglas E. Spiker, Roetzel & Andress (Cleveland, OH)