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2nd Annual Accident Benefits: It's Not the End of the World‌But You Can See It From Here
Chairs: Kadey B.J. Schultz Hughes Amys LLP
Michael Henry Howie Sacks Henry LLP
April 8, 2011 9:00am - 4:30pm King Edward Hotel Vanity Ballroom 37 King Street East
2nd ANNUAL ACCIDENT BENEFITS • APRIL 8, 2011 • 9:00am - 4:00 pm Agenda 9:00 Welcome Kadey B.J. Schultz, Hughes Amys LLP, Michael Henry, Howie Sacks & Henry 9:15 Is There Anything Minor about the Problems with the Minor Injury Guideline? Start the day with a critical review of all things minor including the glitches fast appearing in the definition of minor injury, the transitional rules, and the industry's attempt to override the MIG. Speaker: Laurie Walker, CIP, McLarens Canada.
9:45 I Think We Should Stick with Gold Fish or Plants Join leading counsel and known catastrophic medical assessors for a show stopping critical discussion of the recent CAT case law (Kusnierz, Jaggernauth etc.) and insight into what's to come with the new FSCO Catastrophic Committee. Speakers: Lee Samis, Samis & Company Helen D. K. Friedman, Miller Thomson LLP Dr. Arthur Ameis, MDAC Dr. Harold Becker, Omega Assessments
10:30: BREAK Enjoy a moment of relaxation with a complimentary 15m. Corporate massage Sponsored by:
10:50: Broker Liability: Another Pocket to Pick? What steps have been taken by brokers to protect themselves from the litigation that we know is sure to come? Speaker: TBA 11:10: Deflection post September 1, 2010: Risky Business Understand the new definition of a "completed application"; review the nexus test; consider what 90 days truly means, and learn of all the potentially insurmountable consequences of deflecting a claim post September 1, 2010. Speaker: Daniel Strigberger, Miller Thomson LLP 11:40: The Definition of Incurred: Any Guesses? Water, water everywhere, and not a drop to drink? Words, words everywhere, what are we to think? Speakers: Catherine Korte, Brown & Korte LLP Salvatore Shaw, McLeish, Orlando LLP
2:00: Top Cases impacting the world of AB Believe it or not, there are other issues happening in the world of ABs requiring attention that do not involve catastrophic impairment! An interactive discussion of recent case law developments that are sure to impact both adjusting and litigation practices. Speaker: Brad Moscato, Howie Sacks & Henry Greg Bailey, Hughes Amys LLP, Hamilton
2:40: Break
12:00 LUNCH Sponsored by Evolve www.evolveax.com
3:00 The Interplay Between AB and Tort post September 1, 2010 Enjoy a lively debate between Plaintiff and Defence counsel on issues concerning the new SABS, the shortfalls that are sure to be felt, and the new issues that every tort person must master! Speakers: Adam A. Wagman, Howie Sacks & Henry Jamie Pollack, Laxton Glass LLP
1:10: 99 Problems but a PAF ain't one
4:00: Prizes, Closing Remarks 4:15: Networking Reception
As per tradition, the panellists will discuss various problem scenarios to help you trouble shoot, strategize and overcome the hurdles of the SABS. Speaker: Eric Grossman, Zarek Taylor Grossman Hanrahan LLP TBA
Register online www.cdlawyers.org Members: $350+HST Non Member: $425.00