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Sooner or later, every defense lawyer runs into the exclusive remedy doctrine and its tricky cousin, the “physical aggression exception.” Join Naomi Olds and Jaime Matier from Scanlan Griffiths + Aldridge for a practical, one-hour webinar (CLE credit pending) that will equip defense counsel with key strategies for spotting exclusive-remedy issues early and framing them persuasively throughout litigation. Get a refresher on the factual and legal triggers for workers’ compensation exclusivity, learn about the physical aggression exception, and apply recent amendments to the physical aggression statute to strengthen dispositive motions.

GUEST SPEAKERS    

Jaime Matier is a civil litigation attorney with Scanlan Griffiths + Aldridge in Boise. After graduating from the University of Idaho College of Law, Jaime began her career clerking for the Hon. Daniel Eismann of the Idaho Supreme Court and for the Fourth Judicial District before joining a long-standing civil defense firm. Today, Jaime helps employers, transportation companies, and insurers resolve a variety of civil matters, including employment disputes, motor vehicle and transportation losses, and professional liability. She currently serves as the Vice President of Idaho Women Lawyers and enjoys live music, local theater, and running with her Catahoula Leopard Dog, Albert.

Naomi Olds is also a civil litigation attorney with Scanlan Griffiths + Aldridge in Boise, Idaho, and a graduate of the University of Idaho College of Law. Naomi joined Scanlan Griffiths + Aldridge in 2021 after clerking for the Hon. John Stegner of the Idaho Supreme Court. Naomi defends individuals and companies in a variety of areas, but focuses on medical malpractice defense, where she collaborates closely with clients and experts to develop narratives grounded in medicine, facts, and humanity. In her free time, Naomi enjoys jigsaw puzzles, reading and writing, and hiking with her Border Collie, Emmylou.

An application for 1.00 CLE hour in ethics
has been submitted to the Idaho State Bar.