ONLINE
Thursday, January 29, 2026
8:50 AM - 5:00 PM
Providing You With a Complete Update
Our 2025 Deskbook seminar again features a complete update on all the workers’ compensation developments that affect your practice. Jay Hartman and Tom Mottaz will analyze the latest cases and their effect on the petitioner and the defense bar. It is a terrific way to make sure you are up-to-date on every practice development. Don’t miss this once-a-year event – great education and great fun!
A Wealth of Materials Await You
The Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Deskbook update seminar is truly your one-stop shopping. Not only do you enjoy a great seminar, and get up-to-date on all new case law developments, but you also receive:
About the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Deskbook with eFormbook
Whether evaluating a case, preparing for a hearing, writing a brief, preparing for trial, or just searching for information, the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation Deskbook is a MUST HAVE resource for attorneys practicing in this area of law! It includes an accompanying eFormbook with more than 120 forms available to download, as well as the handy Workers’ Compensation Benefit Calculation Chart, a standalone resource filled with benefit information. Written by expert plaintiff and defense attorneys as well as judges with decades of experience, the Deskbook is a go-to guide for all workers’ compensation matters. With chapters covering every practice issue imaginable, providing practitioners with the necessary information, analysis, and authorities, there’s no doubt that this Deskbook will be a valuable addition to your practice. The Deskbook has become the most authoritative secondary source on Minnesota workers’ compensation law. Citing nearly 4,000 cases and statutes, the Deskbook delivers analysis of critical case law, legislation, and administrative rules, and regular updates provide practitioners with the most detailed and up-to-date information available. The Deskbook is also filled with practice-based insight, including helpful comments, practice tips for both petitioner and defense attorneys, examples, and sample language. (If you don’t own the Deskbook, you can purchase a copy by calling Minnesota CLE at 800-759-8840 to order by phone.)
8:30 – 8:50 a.m.
CHECK-IN & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
8:50 – 9:00 a.m.
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.
The Hartman & Mottaz Case Update
Important WCCA and Minnesota Supreme Court cases decided this past year.
– Jay T. Hartman & Thomas D. Mottaz
10:30 – 10:45 a.m.
Questions & Answers
10:45 – 11:00 a.m.
BREAK
11:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Consequential Injuries: Recent Developments and Unique Challenges to the Successful Prosecution and Defense of Workers’ Compensation Claims
– Joshua W. Laabs & Alison R. Link
– Joshua M. Steinbrecher (moderator)
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Missing Deadlines – Just How Much Trouble Are You In?
– Judge Kirsten M. Marshall & Sam A. Heacox
12:00 – 1:15 p.m.
LUNCH BREAK (on your own)
1:15 – 2:30 p.m.
Advocacy in Action: Direct Examination, Cross, and Compelling Arguments
– Raymond R. Peterson, Natalie K. Lund & Eric S. Hayes
– Jerry W. Sisk (moderator)
2:30 – 2:45 p.m.
Questions & Answers
2:45 – 3:00 p.m.
BREAK
3:00 – 3:45 p.m.
Recent Trends in Shoulder Treatment
– Dr. Daniel Buss
3:45 – 4:00 p.m.
Questions & Answers
4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Don’t Let the Jerks Get You Down
1.0 ethics credit applied for
Dealing with difficult persons including the ethical rules and obligations that guide you.
– Chad A. Snyder
5:00 – 5:45 p.m.
RECEPTION & DRIZE DRAWINGS
Don't miss this fun reception with your colleagues – plus prize drawings!
LIVE IN-PERSON
Friday, December 5, 2025
Minnesota CLE Conference Center
600 Nicollet Mall, Suite 370
Seventh Street & Nicollet Mall, Third Floor City Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
ONLINE REPLAYS
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Attend online
A moderator will be available to answer questions by email.
$345 MSBA members / $345 paralegals / $395 standard rate
Other discounts that may apply:
Scholarships available!
Need-based scholarships are available for in-person and online seminars. For further information or to obtain a scholarship application, contact us at 800-759-8840 or customerservice@minncle.org.
Minnesota CLE is applying to the Minnesota State Board of CLE for 6.0 CLE credits, including 1.0 ethics credit. The maximum number of total credits attendees may claim for this program is 6.0 credits.
