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This timely seminar explores decoding the medical review panel, elucidating its role and procedures in evaluating malpractice claims. It provides insights into the patient's compensation fund, detailing its purpose and utilization in compensating victims. The seminar will also examined considerations in concurrent representations, discussing the ethical and legal complexities in handling multiple clients. Major legal issues in medical malpractice law will be highlighted, alongside strategies for mastering the transition from post-panel proceedings to trial, to ensure effective case management and advocacy.
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Registration Fee, Cancellations & Refunds:
• Advanced Registration ... $350
• After Oct. 8 ..................... $375
(The fee includes electronic course materials, coffee/refreshments, and seminar attendance.)
Cancellations:
Cancellation of registration must be received in writing by the LSBA no later than Oct. 8. Cancellations will receive a full refund, less a $30 administrative charge. Absolutely no refunds will be made after Oct. 8.
CLE Credits: A maximum of 6 hours of CLE credits, including 1 hour of ethics, is pending.
HOTEL INFORMATION:
Although the LSBA does not have a room block at the Hyatt Centric French Quarter Hotel, discount rates for LSBA members may be available. Contact: Reservations at (888) 591-1234 or visit HCFQ for accommodations. Be sure to mention Corporate/Group Code # 95147 and LA State Bar Association discounted rate. Discounted rates are not guaranteed. Prevailing rates may apply.
QUESTIONS??
For more information, contact: CLE Dept. at (800) 421-5722
Annette Buras Andrea Amor
(504) 619-0102 (504) 619-0137
aburas@lsba.org andrea.amor@lsba.org
SEMINAR SCHEDULE & SPEAKERS
SEMINAR CHAIR
T.C. Wicker, IV
Capitelli & Wicker • New Orleans
8:00-8:30 a.m.
Registration
8:30-9:30 a.m. - (1 credit)
Decoding the Medical Review Panel: Procedure and Strategies
John L. Hammons • Nelson & Hammons • Shreveport
Brittany K. Sloan • Attorney at Law • New Orleans
Frank H. Thaxton III • The Thaxton Law Firm • Shreveport
9:30-10:30 a.m. - (1 credit)
Understanding the Patient's Compensation Fund: An Introduction
Ken Schnauder • LA Patient's Compensation Fund • Baton Rouge
10:30-10:45 a.m.
Break
10:45-11:45 a.m. - (1 credit; Ethics)
Walking the Ethical Tightrope: Considerations in Concurrent Representations in Medical Malpractice Cases
John B. Cazalé V • Frilot, LLC • New Orleans
John R. Cook IV • LCMC Health Risk Management • New Orleans
Benjamin P. Mouton • McGlynn, Glisson & Mouton • Baton Rouge
11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Lunch (on your own)
1:00-2:00 p.m. - (1 credit)
An Update in Law: Major Legal Issues Facing Medical Malpractice Law
Conrad Meyer • Chehardy Sherman • Metairie
Kara H. Samuels • Kara Hadican Samuels & Associates • New Orleans
2:00-3:00 p.m. - (credit)
Post-Panel Proceedings: Mastering the Transition to Trial
C. William Bradley Jr. • Bradley Murchison • New Orleans
Chip Wagar • Wagar Hickman • Mandeville
Sarah Wagar Hickman • Wagar Hickman • Mandeville
Scott D. Webre • Webre and Associates • Lafayette
3:00-3:15 p.m.
Break
3:15-4:15 pm. - (1 credit; LOM)
Cybersecurity and Other IT Needs for a Medical Malpractice Lawyer
Andrew R. Lee • Jones Walker • New Orleans
Monica J. Manzella • Kean Miller • New Orleans
A WORD OF THANKS ....
Those who plan and teach LSBA seminar are volunteers. Their generous contributions of time, talent and energy make this and every LSBA seminar a success. We deeply appreciate their work.
The LSBA continues to encourage all its members to participate in the preparation and presentation of LSBA CLE programs.
* Please contact the LSBA CLE Dept. if you have a disability which may require special accommodations at this program. The LSBA is committed to ensuring full accessibility for all registrants. *