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Hotel Accommodations

Located within the gracious Port Royal Plantation, the magnificently renovated Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa is set on a pristine stretch of sandy white beach along the Atlantic. Grab a chair and relax, take time out for yourself or get on a bike and explore. Whether it is on one of the three Port Royal championship golf courses or its award-winning tennis courts, a visit to the Heavenly Spa by Westin or simply watching the day go by from a lounge chair by one of the pools, the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa offers endless ways to renew. Each guest room comes with its own private patio or balcony—allowing you to enjoy the naturally soothing surroundings of Hilton Head Island, in addition to the comfort of the Old South décor. From state-of-the-art WestinWORKOUT® Gym, where you can invigorate with a full-body fitness routine, to the bicycle and jogging paths, three championship golf courses and 16 tennis courts, Port Royal Plantation offers a bounty of stimulating activities to choose from. Explore other area favorites such as kayaking, sailing, deep-sea fishing and horseback riding. Let your senses guide you through palmetto-lined boardwalks, lush gardens, serene fountains and enchanting lagoons to a tranquil oasis. UNWIND, Westin’s evening ritual, encourages you to reflect and rejuvenate as you make your journey from day to night, enjoying food, drink and a unique ambience.

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Cancellation Policy

All fees, except a $75 handling fee, will be refunded if written notice of cancellation is received by July 26, 2009. No refunds will be honored after July 26, but substitutions will be allowed.

Continuing Education

Approval for approximately 9 hours of CLE credit is available, including 2.5 hours of ethics. CPE credit is also available; mark the appropriate box on the registration form. California MCLE—ABI certifies that this activity has been approved for MCLE credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 9 hours.

*ABI offers intermediate–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. For information on tuition assistance, send an e-mail to jgood@ abiworld.org.

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