- Air Travel
Airfare discounts to ABA meetings are available through ABA Online Travel, the ABA travel agency, Travelocity Business or directly from the airlines. To access ABA Online Travel, go to www.abanet.org, "Member Tools". At ABA Online Travel you will have automatic access to meeting airfare discounts, web fares and web book only airlines. The ABA's toll-free number for Travelocity Business is 1-866- 321-8403. Ground Travel: The JW Marriott is 20 minutes north of Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. Taxis are available at a rate of $50 each way. Shuttle services and rental car companies are located on the airport premises. On-site parking at the JW Marriott is $23.00 per night for valet and self-parking is complimentary.
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- On Site Check In
Beginning Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., attendees may check in at the ABA registration desk to pick up registration packets that contain name badges, conference bags with information kits and course materials.
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- On Site Registration
On-site registration is available for those persons who missed the registration deadline. If you plan to register at the door, please call Kim Turner at 312/988-5666 on or before Friday, October 5, to confirm that space is still available. Failure to call in advance may preclude admission to a sold out conference. On site registrants must pay the registration fees by check, money order, Visa, MasterCard, or American Express. NO registrations will be accepted without payment.
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- Tuition Information
Tuition for the intensive programs is separate and in addition to the main program registration fee. Intensive program tuition includes course materials, box lunch, and beverage break. Tuition for the main program includes admission to the two day program, welcome reception, continental breakfasts, beverage breaks, box lunches, course materials and the Annual Reception/Dinner.
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- Cancellation Policy
Registrants who are unable to attend the conference will receive a refund less a $75 administrative fee if
written cancellation is received by September 17, 2007. Cancellations may be faxed to 630/262-1520,
Attn: Technical Registration Experts. No refunds will be granted after September 17, 2007.
Substitutions are acceptable, or conference materials will be sent in lieu of a refund after the program.
The ABA reserves the right to cancel any programs and assumes no responsibility for personal expenses.
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- CLE Credit
CLE accreditation has been requested for this conference from every state with mandatory continuing legal education requirements for lawyers. Please be aware that each state has its own rules and regulations, including its definition of CLE. Check with your state agency for confirmation of this program's approval. Attorneys seeking to obtain MCLE credit in Louisiana and/or Pennsylvania will be required to pay state accreditation fees directly to these states. Certificates of attendance will be available the last day of the conference at the registration desk. You may contact your respective state(s) for confirmation of the number of CLE credit hours requested by the ABA or credit approved by any particular state.
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- Membership
To encourage registrants to join the ABA Forum on
Franchising, the reduced member's tuition rate
will be extended to registrants who join the Forum when
they register for the conference. Forum membership dues
are $50 for attorneys/associates and $10 for law students.
Membership in the ABA and one Section is a prerequisite to Forum membership. Please include a separate
check (payable to the American Bar Association) for membership dues.
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- Additional Course Materials
Materials for all programs may be available for purchase after the conference by calling
Kim Turner at 312/988-5666.
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- Forum Policy Regarding Self Promotion and Conflicts
In order to insure a spirit of collegiality at the Annual Forum, please respect the Forum on Franchising's policy which provides that no individual, group or entity (other than the ABA) may engage in any type of self promotion or conflicting activities (such as giving gifts; hosting group functions (i.e., more than six guests including meals, parties, sporting events, meetings or seminars; or displaying or distributing advertising, marketing materials, books, articles, case reports or anything of value or scheduling non- Forum sponsored group meetings) at or in connection with the Annual Forum or any Forum sponsored events (i.e., from the time the first event or program starts to the time the last event or program ends), in or near the city where the Forum event is taking place. The 2007 Annual Forum starts at noon, Wednesday, October 10, 2007 and concludes at the end of the day on Saturday, October 13, 2007.
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- Tax Deduction for Educational Expenses
In the United States an income tax deduction may be allowed for educational expenses undertaken to
maintain or improve professional skills. This includes registration fees, travel, meals and lodging
expenses (see Treas. Reg. Sec. 1.162-2) Coughlin v. Commissioner, 203 F.2d 307 (2nd Cir. 1953.)
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- American With Disabilities Act
If special arrangements are required for disabled individuals to attend this program, please contact Kelly
Rodenberg in writing by September 17, 2007 at the American Bar Association, 321 N. Clark Street,
Chicago, Illinois, 60610. Fax: 312/988 5677.
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- Dress
In keeping with Forum tradition, both participants and speakers are encouraged to wear business casual
attire during the programs and resort wear to the special events.
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- For the Latest Program Information
Please visit the Forum on Franchising website:www.abanet.org/forums/franchising/annual_meeting. For further information on the city, travel, activities and entertainment options, visit www.phoenixcvb.com or www.scottsdalecvb.com.
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