Hotel Accommodations
Hotel
ABI has reserved a block of rooms at The Fairmont Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica, Calif., at a special conference rate of $345 per night (single/double). To reserve your special rate, reservations must be made by January 22, 2008. Reservations may be made only after you have registered with ABI. Upon payment of the conference registration fees, you will receive a hotel reservation form with your conference confirmations. Reservations are limited and rooms are held on a first-come, first-served basis. ABI cannot guarantee anyone a room after the January 22 cutoff or after the special-rated ABI block has been filled.
Continuing Education Credit
Approval for approximately 5 hours of continuing legal education credit is pending for all states requiring CLE. ABI will apply for CPE accreditation upon request. California MCLE – This conference has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 5 hours. ABI certifies that this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing MCLE.
Cancellation Policy
All fees, except a $75 handling fee, will be refunded if notice of cancellation is received in writing by February 8, 2008.
No refunds will be made if notice is received after February 8, although substitutions will be allowed.
ABI offers intermediate to advanced-level courses, which have no prerequisites for attendance. ABI is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE sponsors. State boards of accountancy have the final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Ave. North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2417, or www.nasba.org. For more information regarding administrative policies such as complaint and refund, please contact the American Bankruptcy Institute at (703) 739-0800. ABI acknowledges that in some instances there will be persons who need to attend an educational seminar for CLE credit who are not able to pay full registration fees. ABI will handle such instances on a case-by-case basis and will work with the individual on alternative solutions. For persons who cannot meet the full registration rate, ABI will offer a reduced rate based on what the individual can reasonably afford to cover the cost of meals and materials. For persons unable to pay a reduced rate, ABI may allow the individual to work at the registration area for a few hours during attendee check-in, or assist in conference set up. ABI also has reduced rates for government employees, professors, law clerks and students. Financial assistance is available for this program. For more information, please contact the American Bankruptcy Institute at (703) 739-0800 or send an e-mail to snelligan@abiworld.org.