Announcements

Congratulations to our OJCC Scholars 2025. This is an amazing group of talented, thoughtful, workers' compensation professionals. It is going to be a great program!                                                                                             Amie DeGuzman                                                                               Glenys Domingo                                                                               Aimee Gartland                                                                               Brian Greenberg                       V era Hill                                                                                    Gina Jacobs                                                                                    Stacey Laskin                                                                               Damon Pichoff                                                                                Robert Rivera                                    

 The unCOMPlex podcast is live on August 14, 2024. We will discuss the upcoming WCI event with Andrew Sabolic and take your questions, comments, and suggestions! Topic: unCOMPlex Time: Aug 14, 2024 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)         Every month on the Second Wed, until Dec 11, 2024, 5 occurrence(s)          Sep 11, 2024 12:00 PM         Oct 9, 2024 12:00 PM         Nov 13, 2024 12:00 PM         Dec 11, 2024 12:00 PM Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Monthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZYrdeGqqj4vGd2mW5BFabguH52-MnT8pJYG/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGqqDkiGNCQtRqORpwQBIjoWerwiCVYjacPkSiwIQZSYATjHrcQf59xJIDA Join August 14 Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82628245539 Meeting ID: 826 2824 5539 Dial by your location • +1 305 224 1968 US • +1 309 205 3325 US • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) • +1 646 931 3860 US • +1 929 436 2866 US (New York) • +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) • +1 66

Reappointment applications have been received from Hon. Wilbur Anderson (ORL); Hon. Robert Arthur (TPA); Hon. Margret Kerr (MIA); Hon. Daniel Lewis (FTL); and Hon. Mark Massey (TPA). The Statewide Nominating Commission for Judges of Compensation Claims (SNCJCC) will meet Monday, August 19, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time at the Orlando World Center Marriott, 8701 World Center Drive, Orlando, Florida 32821 (Grand Ballroom 10, room subject to change). Topic: Statewide Nominating Commission for Judges of Compensation Claims (SNCJCC) Time: Aug 19, 2024 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2777573448?omn=83172366497 Meeting ID: 277 757 3448 Dial by your location • +1 305 224 1968 US • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 277 757 3448 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcyYfhOW8e There will also be a Zoom meeting of the Commission at 12:00 Eastern Time on Monday, August 12, 2024, to address any procedural issues, questions (subje

Jeffrey Breslow was one of three nominated for a new judicial position in Miami. The announcement of that panel is here . In July 2024, Mr. Breslow withdrew his application. Further information on this will be forthcoming. 

The WCI 2024 experience is right around the corner in August. We have opportunities to see you there (all events are at the Marriott : Sunday, August 18, 2024: 10:00-10:50 Best Practices for Attorneys and Claims Professionals in Mediation - How to Win Friends and the Power of the Apology      Grand Ballrooms 8A and 8B- Adam Ross 10:00-10:50 Reporting Self-Determination Constraints Considering MEAC Opinion 2023-004: Competency/Sobriety/Death/Authority/Control        Grand Ballrooms 8A and 8B- Hon. Gregory Johnsen, Jeffrey Breslow, Michael Imber, William Blatt 1:00-1:50  HEY SIRI - What's the Latest AI Changes?     Grand Ballrooms 8A and 8B- Kate Marshman. 2:00-2:50  Negotiation Techniques as Observed by the Mediators - Do's and Don’t's When It Comes to Mediation     Grand Ballrooms 8A and 8B- Adam Ross 4:00-4:50  How Do We Create A Common Bond with the Participants That Are Not As Educated as Us, Look, Sound, and Think Differently Than We Do? And, Do We Have an Additional Et

The July unCOMPlex will be an hour early due to scheduling complications. Join live or download after from Spotify or YouTube. Details will be posted on this blog. Topics for July are likely to include (1) your questions, (2) the rule making process, (3) the argument for Board Certification, (4) great OJCC speakers at the WCI 2024, (5) Challenges with mediation, and coming changes (6) Curmudgeonism and progress at the speed of light.  Topic: unCOMPlex Time: Jun 12, 2024 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)         Every month on the Second Wed, until Dec 11, 2024, 7 occurrence(s)         Jun 12, 2024 12:00 PM         Jul 10, 2024 11:00 AM         Aug 14, 2024 12:00 PM         Sep 11, 2024 12:00 PM         Oct 9, 2024 12:00 PM         Nov 13, 2024 12:00 PM         Dec 11, 2024 12:00 PM Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system. Monthly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZYrdeGqqj4vGd2mW5BFabguH52-MnT8pJYG/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGqqDkiGNCQtRqORpw