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The mission of ISBA Workers’ Compensation Law Section
- to promote improvement in the workers’ compensation system and the administration of justice under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act and Illinois Occupational Disease Act;
- to enhance the professional capabilities of lawyers who practice before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission by disseminating information relevant to the practice;
- making recommendations on proposed legislation;
- conducting conferences and seminars on topics important to section members; and
- promoting communications between the bar and all personnel of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission.
Related Articles
Current Newsletter — April 2024
- Editor’s Notes
- City of Aurora v. Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission
- Walter Kohut v. IWCC: Law of the Case Argument Falls Flat
- Truck Driver Who Suffers Ankle Injury Entitled to Wage Differential Award Rather than PPD Benefits: Walsh v. IWCC
- Masters v. IWCC: Appellate Court Affirms IWCC Taking Away Award on Credibility Grounds Despite No Evidence Offered by Respondent
Recent Related Cases
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Indiana Workers' Compensation Act | S.D. Ind., Indianapolis Div.
Federal 7th Circuit / Civil
Beckner v. Maxim Crane Works, LP, No. 23-2929 (July 30, 2024) (PER CURIAM) Vacated and remanded. -
Workers' Compensation Act | 1st Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
Cronk v. Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission, 2024 IL App (1st) 221878WC (July 19, 2024) (BARBERIS) Reversed and remanded. -
Workers Compensation Act | 5th Dist.
Illinois Appellate Court / Civil
The American Coal Co. v. Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission, 2024 IL App (5th) 230815WC (May 31, 2024) Franklin Co. (BARBERIS) Affirmed.
Upcoming CLE
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December 13 | Chicago
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February 17 | Online
Tools and Resources
- Workers’ Compensation Law discussion group is available to section members via the Workers’ Compensation Law community in ISBA Central
- The Workers’ Compensation Law Section directory is available to all ISBA members
- Useful links