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1. HOTEL INFORMATION
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The conference will be held at Bellagio Hotel located at 3600 Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas,
NV 89109; Phone 702-693-7111. Visit the hotel's website at www.bellagioresort.com for
further information.
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2. HOTEL RESERVATIONS
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The Forum on the Construction Industry has negotiated a special room rate of $209 per
single/ double room. A 12% sales tax will also apply per night. You may call the hotel
directly at 702-693-7111 and mention the ABA Forum on the Construction Industry 2012
Annual Meeting. We have reserved a limited block of rooms through March 27, 2012. You
must register for the conference prior to making your hotel reservation. After this date,
and if we are sold out of our block, the Hotel Reservation Office will assign rooms on a
space available basis at a rate they choose. All changes and cancellations to guaranteed
hotel reservations must be made with the Hotel within 24 hours of the scheduled day of
arrival to avoid a one night's cancellation charge.
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3. AIR TRAVEL
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McCarren International Airport services the Las Vegas area. The airport is conveniently
located less than two miles away from the main Las Vegas strip. Taxicab transportation is
available at the airport and will average under $20 for one person and will take less than
15 minutes.
Airfare discounts to ABA meetings are available through ABA Online Travel. To access ABA
Online Travel, go to www.abanet.org, and click on the link at the bottom of the ABA
Calendar Box. 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 Orbitz
for Business (OFB) is 877-222-4185.
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4. PROGRAM REGISTRATION
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To register for all programs and events described in this brochure, we encourage you to
register online at www.americanbar.org/groups/construction_industry. Confirmations
will be emailed to you within 72 hours of registration receipt to the email provided. In
order to be included in the list of program attendees, you must register by April 9, 2012.
Guest tickets for special events are available for an additional fee. Please see the
registration form for price details.
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5. ON SITE CHECK IN
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Beginning Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., attendees may check in
at the ABA registration desk to pick up name badges and course materials.
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6. ON SITE REGISTRATION
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On site Registration is available for those persons who missed the registration deadline
starting on Wednesday, April 25 at 3:00 pm. If you plan to register at the door, please
call the Forum at 312/988-5678 on or before Friday, April 20, 2012, 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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7. TUITION INFORMATION
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Tuition includes admission to the program, welcome reception, continental breakfasts,
beverage breaks, luncheon, and course materials. The Forum will be providing this year's
program materials and CLE Certificates on CD-Rom only.
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8. CANCELLATION POLICY
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Registrants who are unable to attend the conference will receive a refund less a $50
administrative fee if written cancellation is received by April 9, 2012. Cancellations may
be faxed to 312/988-5677. No refunds will be granted after April 9, 2012. 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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9. CLE CREDIT
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ABA programs ordinarily receive CLE credit in AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, GU,
HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MN, MS, MO, MT, NH, NM, NV, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK,
OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, VI, WA, WI, WV, and WY. These states sometimes do
not approve a program for credit before the program occurs. This transitional program
is approved for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys in NY. For more
information about CLE accreditation in your state, visit www.americanbar.org/groups/
construction_industry : or contact Melissa Reesh at Melissa.Reesh@americanbar.org
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10. MEMBERSHIP
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To encourage registrants to join the ABA Forum on the Construction Industry, the reduced member's tuition rate will be extended to registrants who join the Forum when they register for the conference. Fo rum membership dues are $50 for attorneys/associates and $5 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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11. ADDITIONAL COURSE MATERIALS
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Materials for all programs may be available for purchase after the conference by calling the ABA Service Center at 1-800-285-2221.
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12. TAX DEDUCTION FOR EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES:
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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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13. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
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If special arrangements are required for disabled individuals to attend this program, please contact the Forum in writing by April 9, 2012 at the American Bar Association, 321 N. Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60654. Fax: 312/988 5677.
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14. DRESS
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In keeping with Forum tradition, participants are encouraged to wear business casual attire during the programs and to the special events.
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16. PROGRAM MATERIALS
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In our continuing effort to help "green" the environment, program materials for this year's meeting will be available for all attendees at the registration desk on CD-Rom only. Prior to the Forum, you will receive a link to the Forum webpage to access the materials if you wish to bring a hard copy of any particular program with you to Las Vegas.
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17. QUESTIONS
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If you have questions or require additional conference information, please call 312-988-5678; fax: 312-988-5677; e-mail: melissa.reesh@americanbar.org
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