1. Hotel Information: The conference will be held at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess; Phone 480-585-4848 - Guest Fax 480-585-0086. Arrangements for childcare can be made by contacting the hotel’s concierge. Visit the hotel’s website at www.scottsdaleprincess.com for further information. To receive free internet in your guestroom and other perks at the Fairmont Princess during your stay, sign up now for their President’s Club at http://www.fairmont.com/fpc/.
2. Hotel Reservations: The Forum on the Construction Industry has negotiated a special room rate of $259 per single/ double room at the Princess. This rate is inclusive of bellman and maid gratuities. An 11.92% sales tax will also apply per night. To make your hotel reservations online, please follow the instructions on the registration form. You may call the hotel directly at 800-344-4758 and mention the ABA 2011 Forum on the Construction Industry Meeting. We have reserved a limited block of rooms through March 14, 2011. You must register for the conference prior to making your hotel reservation. After this date, the Hotel Reservation Office will assign rooms on a space available basis. All changes and cancellations to guaranteed hotel reservations must be made within 72 hours of the scheduled day of arrival to avoid a one night’s cancellation charge.
3. Air Travel: 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.
Ground Travel: The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is only a 20-25 minute drive from the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Taxis are available at a rate of $50 each way. You may also contact Transtyle at 800-410-5479 for airport pick-up in town cars at $60 per car. Supershuttle is also available at the rate of $27 pp each way and can be contacted at 800-258-3826. On-site self-parking for meeting attendees at the Princess is $10.00 per night and $20 for valet. Overnight parking fees are waived for hybrid car drivers.
4. Program Registration: To register for all programs and events described in this brochure, we encourage you to register online at www.abanet.org/forums/construction. Confirmations will be faxed to you within 72 hours of registration receipt. In order to be included in the list of program attendees, you must register by March 16th, 2011. Guest tickets for special events are available for an additional fee. Please see the registration form for price details.
5. On‑Site Check‑In: Beginning Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m., attendees may check‑in at the ABA registration desk to pick up name badges and course materials.
6. On‑site registration is available for those persons who missed the registration deadline. If you plan to register at the door, please call the Forum at 312/988-5678 on or before Friday, April 8th, 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.
7. Tuition information: 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 on CD-Rom only in effort to help “green” the environment.
8. Cancellation Policy: Registrants who are unable to attend the conference will receive a refund less a $50 administrative fee if written cancellation is received by March 16, 2011. Cancellations may be faxed to 312/988-5677. No refunds will be granted after March 16, 2011. 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.
9. 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.
10. Membership: 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. Forum 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.
11. Additional Course Materials: Materials for all programs may be available for purchase after the conference by calling the ABA Service Center at 1-800-285-2221.
12. 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.)
13. Americans with Disabilities Act: If special arrangements are required for disabled individuals to attend this program, please contact the Forum in writing by March 16, 3011 at the American Bar Association, 321 N. Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60654. Fax: 312/988‑5677.
15. Dress: In keeping with Forum tradition, participants are encouraged to wear business casual attire during the programs and to the special events.
16. For the latest program information: Please visit the Forum on the Construction Industry website:www.abanet.org/forums/construction. For further information on the city, travel, activities and entertainment options, visit www.scottsdalecvb.com.
