This important “how to” course
will provide authoritative guidance, as well as comprehensive written materials
for attorneys of all experience levels to begin or grow their mastery in this
challenging practice area.Our faculty
are committed to process-driven teaching that makes practical application the
key component of the seminar.Don’t miss this opportunity to get the basics or get back to the basics of Workers' Comp practice.
This
seminar is a basic level program, and for newly admitted attorneys in the
Essentials Committee only.
For
those required to take South Carolina Bar CLE “Essentials Series.”
Pursuant
to SCACR
Rule 408(a)(3), newly admitted members are required, unless
you fall within one or more of the exemptions outlined in Rule 408
(a)(3)(A)-(D), to complete one (not all) of the SC Bar CLE
“Essentials Series” courses. Attendance at Essentials Courses not only meets
the Essentials requirement, but also counts toward your required annual 14
hours of MCLE. No other CLE course, workshop, video series (i.e., the
Supreme Court’s Course of Study), or bootcamp will satisfy this requirement.
The
“Essentials Series” is comprised of 10 full-day courses, which cover major
practice areas, as well as legal ethics. Each course is designed and taught by
experienced practitioners, are process oriented, and are specifically designed
to provide step-by-step teaching, as well as the opportunity to interact with
the faculty.
All
essentials’ programs will be held live at the SC Bar Conference Center,
Columbia.
·Programs
will not be available via live webcast.
·Lunch will
be provided for those attending in-person.
·In-person
attendees will be offered discounts on SC Bar CLE publications.
This seminar is a basic level program.
This program qualifies for 6.5 MCLE credit hours
SC Supreme Commission on CLE Course #: 254334E
The South Carolina Bar is an accredited CLE provider in South Carolina only. Attorneys are responsible for seeking their own credit in other jurisdictions.
Disclaimer: The views expressed in CLE programs and publications do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the South Carolina Bar, its sections, or committees.
The South Carolina Bar believes that all Bar members have the right to both meaningful learning and to the exchange of ideas in a civil environment. The Bar reserves
the right to remove or exclude any person from a Bar event if that person is causing inappropriate disturbance, behaving in a manner inconsistent with accepted standards
of decorum, or in any way preventing fellow Bar members from meaningful participation and learning.
Need
to cancel or transfer your registration? Simply notify us in writing no later than 24 hours prior
to the published start time of the seminar at registrar@scbar.org. You will be eligible to receive a full
refund, be transferred to the live webcast or archived on-demand version of the
same seminar, if available, or to a live or archived seminar of equal or lesser
value.If you need to cancel within 24
hours of the start time of a program, you are eligible to take the program in
its archived, on-demand format, if available.Neither transfers to the live webcast, nor refunds will be issued for cancellations made within 24 hours of a seminar start time.
Continuing Education
Agenda
8:00
a.m.
Registration
8:25
a.m.
Welcome
and Opening Remarks Neal
Lourie, Lourie Law Firm, LLC
Shannon Poteat, Robinson Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC
8:30
a.m.
Overview
of the Workers’ Compensation System in South Carolina
Gary
M. Cannon, SC Workers’ Compensation Commission
9:00
a.m.
Client/Case
Intake, Evaluation and Case Strategy
Morgan
Turner McQueeney, Holder, Padgett, Littlejohn & Prickett, LLC
Joseph
R. Dasta, McWhirter Bellinger & Associates, PA
