WAJ 26th Annual Summer Seminar in Door County
July 11 and 12, 2014
The Landmark Resort, Egg Harbor




Program Chair:
Howard S. Sicula, Pitman, Kyle, Sicula & Dentice, S.C., Milwaukee

Registration

Registration begins at 7:45 a.m. on the day of the seminar and includes emailed link to program materials, continental breakfast both days, refreshments and two beverages at the WAJ cocktail reception Friday evening. 


Seminar written materials will be distributed in advance by secure link on our website and at the program in hard copy for an additional $35 charge. If you would prefer a hard copy of the written materials at the seminar, please be sure to select the correct registration option and register by June 25, 2014.

 
At-the-door registrations will incur a $20 surcharge. 
 
Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours prior to the start of the program.  Refunds are subject to a $15 service charge.  
  
Special Worker's Comp Program
For invited members only, there will be a free-flowing discussion on Friday, July 11 from 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. For more information, click here.
 
CLE Credit
 
This seminar has been approved for 7.0 CLE Credits, including 1.0 Ethics, by the Wisconsin Board of Bar Examiners.
 
Credit is still pending with the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education.
 
Confirmation of credit will appear in written materials and on our website, www.wisjustice.org. WAJ will provide certificates of attendance upon request.
 
Optional Recreational Activities
WAJ offers several optional recreational activities to help you, your spouse and guests to enjoy your time in Door County:
  • Annual Golf Tournament – Friday afternoon.
    • Held at the Orchards Golf Course.  Registration fee includes green fees, golf cart and refreshments. ($75 per person)
  • Family Luncheon – Friday afternoon
    • Planned by the Women’s Caucus for all attendees and their families. The luncheon will be held in the Carrington Pub and Grill located at the Landmark Resort.
  • WAJ Cocktail Reception – Friday evening 
    • Seminar registration includes admission for you and a guest to the Friday WAJ Cocktail Reception, 6:30 – 8:30 at the Landmark Resort.  After a full day of seminar education and some fun in the sun, relax and enjoy our Cocktail Reception with a cash bar featuring an awards presentation for the Golf Tournament Winners.

Faculty and Topics

Tort Update
Edward E. Robinson, Cannon & Dunphy, S.C., Brookfield

Taping the DME –  A Dispute that Never Ends
Bruce R. Bachhuber, Hanaway Ross, SC, Green Bay

A Female Hippopotamus Is Not A HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability
and Accountability and Personal Injury Law – Traps to Avoid

Matthew R. Falk, Falk Legal Group, Milwaukee

Federal Court Practice – To Do or Taboo?
Eric M. Knobloch, Gruber Law Ofc LLC, Milwaukee

2 Crashes/1 Case:  Pleading & Verdict Crafting for
the Unlucky Double Crash Client
    Ann S. Jacobs, Jacobs Injury Law SC, Milwaukee

Medicare Set Aside Accounts: My Journey Through The Maze
    Anthony J. Skemp, Domnitz & Skemp, SC, Milwaukee

Negligent Entrustment Claims
    Theresa B. Laughlin, Habush Habush & Rottier SC, Wausau

2014 Ethics Update
    Jeremy Levinson, Halling & Cayo, Milwaukee

Short Shots:

Short and Long Term Disability Benefits – What You Need To Know
    Danielle Schroder, Hawks Quindel SC, Madison

Insurance Issues in Dog Bite Cases
    Kathryn Harrell, Lawton & Cates SC, Madison

Probate and Personal Injury: A Primer on Basic Probate Procedures
Amanda Pirt Meyer, Hupy & Abraham SC, Madison

Continuing Legal Education
WI: 7.0 CLE Credits, including 1.0 Ethics  
MN: Approved for 5.75 Credits, including 1.0 Ethics

Hotel Accommodations


 
A special group rate is available for WAJ attendees.
Our hold on the room block expires on May 27, 2014

WAJ has reserved a block of rooms at The Landmark Resort, 7643 Hillside Drive, Egg Harbor, Door County.
Reservations must be made directly with the hotel at (800) 273–7877. 
The Landmark has several different room options with different ammenities to choose from.
See reservation form for details and
advise the hotel that you are attending the "Trial Lawyers" seminar.

Landmark Reservation Form

 

 

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