In a workers’ compensation subrogation matter involving post Trial division of judgment proceeds and the application and interpretation of Labor Code Section 3856, EPS appeared before the 4th District Court of Appeal, Division Three in Santa Ana. Barry Ponticello, a veteran of California Supreme Court, California Appellate Court and U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit oral arguments, argued on behalf of the benefit provider.
“Telemedicine”: EPS Morning Speaker Series
EPS held another of its Morning Speaker Series editions on August 23, 2017. The Morning Speaker Series brings together leading experts and EPS attorneys to address hot button and/or emerging litigation issues.
In this “Telemedicine edition”, EPS attorneys Barry Ponticello, Terry Wheaton and Alex Oberjuerge discussed legal authority for Telemedicine, current applications and future litigation expectations for this ever expanding part of the workers’ compensation litigation process. EPS was pleased to be joined by a number of clients and friends of the firm.
U.S .Health Works National Director of Telemedicine, David Kobrinetz, provided information from the front lines of Telemedicine. Mr. Kobrinetz addressed the USHW plan, implementation and regulatory dealings, as well as the current USHW applications. It was also enlightening for the attendees to hear about the expected future of Telemedicine in California workers’ compensation from the provider end.
Rett Syndrome Charity Golf
EPS again was a hole sponsor for the 2017 Rett Syndrome charity golf tournament. A great cause, and a fun time was had by all. And a “best game” award too!
Annual Comic Con Stroll
A few EPS attorneys and staff embark on their annual Comic Con walk from the office to the convention center area to see the goings on.
England Teaches Deposition Skills to Young Attorneys at San Diego County Bar Event
In service to the workers’ compensation legal community, Susan England led a San Diego County Bar event aimed at young attorneys. This panel addressed the deposition skills necessary in workers’ compensation discovery proceedings. Attendees were able to hear Ms. England’s advice as an advocate, and also her perspective from her years as a Judge. www.eps-law.com
EPS at the 9th Circuit
In a maritime case of national import, Barry Ponticello and Renee St.Clair recently argued a Jones Act and unseaworthiness matter involving allegations of punitive damages before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
AMA Guides: EPS Morning Speaker Series
EPS (www.eps-law.com) hosted another edition of its ongoing morning speaker series, this time focusing on the use, application and litigation of the AMA Guides in state and LHWCA litigation. Having litigated LHWCA matters for decades, EPS attorneys were well familiar with the Guides even before they were adopted for use in California.
EPS was pleased to have Dr. Craig Uejo, an expert in the AMA Guides, as part of this speaker series edition. Dr. Uejo enlightened the attendees with specific examples of problem areas and suggestions for medical legal report review.
Renee St. Clair, well known as one of the foremost attorneys litigating AMA Guides issues, addressed the defense attorney activities necessary in reviewing and litigating AMA Guides disputes. Alex Oberjuerge brought all of the attendees up to speed on relevant case law involving AMA Guides issues.
EPS again walks in Susan G. Komen 3 Day
EPS( www.eps-law.com) has been a proud sponsor of the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk. For the third straight year, EPS attorney Margot Ponticello participated in the fundraising event and walked 60 miles in the fight to end breast cancer. 
Halloween at EPS
Rett Syndrome Golf
EPS (www.eps-law.com)again sponsored a hole at the annual Rett Syndrome charity golf tournament. Great cause and a fun time had by all working at England Ponticello & St.Clair.
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