S.C. Supreme Court Addresses Physical Brain Damage; Mediation Regulations Strengthened; Continuing Education Courses on Mediation Available

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This issue covers the recent S.C. Supreme Court decision addressing physical brain damage and Senate Judiciary Committee's attempt to strengthen mediation regulations, as well as more information about Collins & Lacy's own certified circuit court mediators, Ellen Adams and Stan Lacy, and the new continuing education course we offer on mediation. If you have any questions, please contact Practice Group Chair Ellen Adams.

S.C. Supreme Court Addresses Physical Brain Damage: Requires Damage That is Both Permanent & Severe

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In two cases handed down on March 6, 2013, the South Carolina Supreme Court addressed what is meant by "physical brain damage."

Click here to discover the implications of Sparks v. Palmetto Hardwood, Inc., Opinion No. 27229 and Crisp v. SouthCo., Inc, Opinion 27230.

Senate Judiciary Committee Attempts to Give Mediation Regulations Some Teeth

Attorney Stan Lacy Reports:

Last week, the Senate Judiciary Committee asked the Workers' Compensation Commission to withdraw and resubmit Regulation 67-1801, et. seq., with a change to Section 67-1802A. This is the paragraph that requires mediation in admitted perm total cases, occupational disease cases, third party lien claims, contested death claims, mental/mental injury claims and concurrent jurisdiction cases involving workers' compensation and the Federal Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act.

Click here to see what has changed in the law.

Ellen Adams and Stan Lacy Certified Circuit Court Mediators for Workers' Comp Cases; Continuing Education Course on Mediation Available

As many of you know, Stan Lacy has been a long time mediator within the comp field. Ellen recently earned her certification as a circuit court mediator as well, and has enjoyed handling several mediations already this year. Click here to read more about Ellen's new certification. Email Stan Lacy or Ellen Adams to discuss your mediation needs.

Also, Collins & Lacy now offers an accredited continuing education course for mediation. We have a course "Mediation in Workers' Compensation" that is approved for two credit hours. Contact us to schedule your seminar.

More Recent News in Workers' Compensation

Stay updated on the latest comp news with the South Carolina Workers' Compensation Law Blog. Here are some recent posts:

SC Supreme Court Recognizes the Dual Persona Doctrine

The Second Injury Fund: Gone But Not Forgotten

SC Senate Unanimously Confirms Attorney Aisha Taylor to the Workers' Comp Commission

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