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The Florida Bar, Workers' Compensation Section The Workers' Compensation Section of the Florida Bar is a statewide professional organization of lawyers.

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26/10/2026

Please join Judges Brian Anthony, Robert Arthur, Erik Grindal, Mark Massey, and Rita Young for a Judge of Compensation Claims Town Hall presented by
the Workers' Compensation Section of The Florida Bar and
the Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims.

These Town Hall Meetings via Zoom format will address procedure and practical issues pertinent to the practitioner in each OJCC District.

Tuesday, November 10, 2026
12:00 P.M. EST

16/10/2026

Drug Impairment and Intoxication in Florida Workers’ Compensation: Navigating the Presumption and Beyond

This presentation provides a comprehensive overview of Florida’s drug and alcohol impairment/intoxication defenses under the Workers’ Compensation Law, with a practical focus on frequent litigation issues and statutory compliance. Attendees will examine the requirements for maintaining a compliant Drug-Free Workplace Program, the evidentiary standards necessary to invoke or rebut the statutory presumption, the burdens of proof and the procedural issues that frequently arise during litigation. Through an examination of relevant statutes, case law, and real-world practice tips, participants will gain further understanding of litigation issues arising with the drug and alcohol impairment/ intoxication defenses from both the claimant and employer/carrier perspectives.

11:50 a.m. – 12:00 noon (Eastern Standard Time)
Connection Time

12:00 noon – 12:05 p.m.
Welcome and Introductions
Manny Franco, Esq; Tampa
Ryan Knight, Esq.; Plantation

12:05 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Drug Impairment and Intoxication in Florida Workers’ Compensation: Navigating the Presumption and Beyond
Steven McKillop, Maitland

1:15 p.m. – 1:25 p.m.
Questions and Answers

1:25 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Closing Remarks

https://member.floridabar.org/s/lt-event?id=a1RWQ00000Y4kQU2AZ

The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Committee and the Workers’ Compensation Section presents Technology in Worker...
13/10/2026

The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Committee and the Workers’ Compensation Section presents Technology in Workers’ Compensation.

This presentation explores how emerging technologies are transforming the legal landscape of workers' compensation claims. Lawyers will gain critical insights into how tools like artificial intelligence impact evidence collection and case valuation. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to leverage these digital tools effectively while navigating modern ethical and privacy challenges.

Please see the link below for full details and registration information and join us for this amazing webcast!

October 14, 2026
12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M.

Please join Judges Jill Jacobs, Wilbur Anderson, Neal Pitts and Natalie Cavallaro for a Judge of Compensation Claims Tow...
30/09/2026

Please join Judges Jill Jacobs, Wilbur Anderson, Neal Pitts and Natalie Cavallaro for a Judge of Compensation Claims Town Hall presented by the Workers' Compensation Section of The Florida Bar and the Office of the Judges of Compensation Claims.

These Town Hall Meetings via Zoom format will address procedure and practical issues pertinent to the practitioner in each OJCC District.

Tuesday, October 20, 2026
11:00 A.M. EST

Meeting ID: 277 757 3448

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Fall executive council/membership dinner at Hall’s event location in Charleston. Thank you to all our section sponsors t...
27/09/2026

Fall executive council/membership dinner at Hall’s event location in Charleston. Thank you to all our section sponsors that help make these meetings possible.

25/09/2026

Attention all non section members…….it’s not to late to join the section. The section needs your support. Did you know that you could be an affiliate member of the section at a reduced dues rate if you are law school faculty, a full time law student at an accredited Florida law school or a legal assistant or paralegal. Affiliate members have many of the benefits of non-affiliate membership contact the council leadership for more details.

Fall Executive Council and section membership planning meeting in Charleston SC.
25/09/2026

Fall Executive Council and section membership planning meeting in Charleston SC.

08/09/2026

27/08/2026

The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Committee and the Workers' Compensation Section presents the Intro to Workers' Compensation.
Board Certified attorneys Matthew Troy and Jesse Rowe will present the Intro to Workers' Compensation. The topics included will serve as a primer for the new workers compensation practitioner; including outlines of compensability, defenses to claims, medical and indemnity benefits, and litigation.
Please see the link below for full details and registration information and join us for this amazing webcast!
September 9, 2026
12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M.
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The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Committee and the Workers' Compensation Section presents the Intro to Workers...
20/08/2026

The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Committee and the Workers' Compensation Section presents the Intro to Workers' Compensation.

Board Certified attorneys Matthew Troy and Jesse Rowe will present the Intro to Workers' Compensation. The topics included will serve as a primer for the new workers compensation practitioner; including outlines of compensability, defenses to claims, medical and indemnity benefits, and litigation.

Please see the link below for full details and registration information and join us for this amazing webcast!

September 9, 2026
12:00 P.M. to 1:30 P.M.

Board Certified attorneys Matthew Troy and Jesse Rowe will present the Basics of Workers Compensation. The topics included will serve as a primer for the new workers compensation practitioner; including outlines of compensability, defenses to claims, medical and indemnity benefits, and litigation.

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