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SUMMARY:2026 Workers’ Compensation Update
DESCRIPTION:Smoky Mountain Paralegal Association\nMs. Dugan will provide updates to Tennessee’s Worker’s Compensation Rules and consequences to same\, including: \n1. Digital Transformation & Administrative Streamlining\na. Electronic Claims Processing Mandates\nb. Operational Impact\n2. Emerging Trends in Claim Types and Cost Drivers\na. Cumulative Trauma (CT) and Chronic Conditions\nb. Secondary Cost Expansion\n3. Classification Code Refinements and Rate Adjustments\na. Policy Re-classifications\nb. Impact on Experience Modifications \nTennessee 2026 Legislative Updates\n• Modernized Technology: Public Chapter 705 authorizes the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) to use the Subsequent Injury and Vocational Recovery Fund to build and maintain a modernized technology system.\n• Benefit Rate Increases: The maximum weekly permanent partial disability (PPD) rate increased to $454 for injuries occurring on or after April 1\, 2026\, and is set to rise to $462 starting January 1\, 2027.\n• Medical Ratings: Clarified that the 10% whole-body impairment rating requirement for extraordinary benefits can be met by combining ratings from multiple authorized treating physicians for the same incident.\n• Effective Date: Signed by Governor Lee on April 14\, 2026\, with provisions taking effect July 1\, 2026 \nSession Agenda: Cate-CLE-September.docx \nCLE Hours = 1 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/2026-workers-compensation-update/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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SUMMARY:SMPA Annual Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Smoky Mountain Paralegal Association\nPlease see the attached session description document which outlines all of the information needed for approval (including session descriptions). \nSession Agenda/Description: SMPA-Seminar-Session-Overviews.docx \nCLE Hours = 9 (1.5-Legal Ethics\, 1.5-Nonsubstantive\, 6-Substantive) 
URL:https://nala.org/event/smpa-annual-seminar/
LOCATION:Blount Mansion Visitors Center\, 200 W. Hill Avenue\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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SUMMARY:Estate Planning Toolkit: A Paralegal’s Guide to Trusts
DESCRIPTION:Smoky Mountain Paralegal Association\nMastering the mechanics of trust administration is a core pillar of a successful estate planning practice. This practical\, skills-based course equips paralegals with the essential tools needed to navigate the lifecycle of a trust from initial drafting to final funding. Participants will gain deep legal insights into identifying necessary trust parties\, drafting airtight boilerplate and specific provisions\, and executing critical asset transfers. Through real-world examples and hands-on checklists\, this course transforms complex legal theories into a structured\, step-by-step toolkit for the everyday legal professional. \nLearning Objectives: \n1. Trust Anatomy & Architecture: Distinguishing key roles (Settlor\, Trustee\, Beneficiary) and analyzing the functional differences between revocable\, irrevocable\, and asset-protection trust structures.\n2. Drafting Mechanics: Crafting precise trust provisions\, distribution clauses\, and trustee powers while avoiding common drafting pitfalls.\n3. The Funding Process: Mastering the asset transfer lifecycle\, including deed preparation for real estate\, re-titling financial accounts\, and updating beneficiary designations. \nCLE Hours = 1 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/estate-planning-toolkit-a-paralegals-guide-to-trusts/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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SUMMARY:Saving Clients Money For IP Paralegals
DESCRIPTION:Smoky Mountain Paralegal Association\nCLE presentation on cost saving options and strategies for pursuing European patent protection\, now that the Unitary Patent has been in force for 3 years. Talking points include cost considerations for Unitary Patent and traditional EP validation filing\, as well as best practices for effective claim construction and claim set reduction – with examples. This session on cost-effective European patent protection also covers: Anticipating and avoiding oppositions and appeals\, 30% savings under EPO micro-entity rules\, first filing outside of the US\, Direct filing vs. the PCT\, Renewal fees – when and when not to pay them\, cost savings vs. cost avoidance\, and tips for in-house and law firm patent paralegals. \nLearning Objectives: \n1. Cost saving options and strategies for pursuing European patent protection\, now that the Unitary Patent has been in force for 3 years.\n2. Cost considerations for Unitary Patent and traditional EP validation filing\, as well as best practices for effective claim construction and claim set reduction – with examples.\n3. Cost-effective European patent protection – Anticipating and avoiding oppositions and appeals\, 30% savings under EPO micro-entity rules\, first filing outside of the US\, Direct filing vs. the PCT\, Renewal fees – when and when not to pay them\, cost savings vs. cost avoidance\, and tips for in-house and law firm patent paralegals. \nCLE Hours = 1 Substantive
URL:https://nala.org/event/saving-clients-money-for-ip-paralegals-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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DESCRIPTION:Smoky Mountain Paralegal Association\n\n\n\nPlease see the attached brochure and session description documents which outline all of the information needed for approval (including session descriptions). Feel free to let me know if you need additional details. Thank you!\n\n\n\n\nLegal Ethics CLE hours:  1.5\nNon-substantive CLE hours:  1.5\nSubstantive CLE hours: 4.5\nTechnology CLE hours: 1.5
URL:https://nala.org/event/334826/
LOCATION:Blount Mansion Visitors Center in Knoxville\, 200 W Hill Ave\, Knoxville\, TN\, 37902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affiliated Associations CLE
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