LITIGATION. June 2, :50am 11:40pm - Not on My Airplane You Don t! Denied Boarding vs. Discriminatory Practices

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1 LITIGATION Committee CLE Seminar June 2, 2006 Le Parker Meridien Hotel AVIATION LITIGATION COMMITTEE CLE SEMINAR HIGHLIGHTS THE FUTURE OF AVIATION LITIGATION 8:00am 6:00pm - Registration 8:00am 8:55am - Continental Breakfast 8:55am 9:00am - Opening Remarks 9:00am 9:50am - Critical Cases in Aviation Litigation 9:50am 10:40am - Punitive Damages and Tort Reform 10:40am 10:50am - Break 10:50am 11:40pm - Not on My Airplane You Don t! Denied Boarding vs. Discriminatory Practices 11:40am 12:30pm - So Many Courts, So Little Time The Challenges of Multi- Jurisdiction Aviation Litigation 12:30pm 2:00pm - Luncheon Critical Issues in Aviation Safety 2:00pm 2:05pm - Afternoon Remarks 2:05pm 2:55pm - Do We Insure This Issues in Aviation Insurance 2:55pm 3:45pm - GARA Do We Need It? 3:45pm 3:55pm - Break 3:55pm 4:45pm - Sensitive Security Information Does it Impede Justice? 4:45pm 5:45pm Hot Issues in Ethics for the Aviation Practitioner 5:45pm 6:00pm Closing Remarks 6:00pm 7:30pm Cocktail Reception

2 LITIGATION Committee CLE Seminar June 2, 2006 Le Parker Meridien Hotel Committee Co-Chairs George McKeegan Seminar Co-Chairs Frederick P. Alimonti James E. Robinson Kenneth P. Nolan Mark C. Fava Dear Colleagues The Aviation Litigation Committee of the ABA Section of Litigation invites you to attend the 12 th Annual Aviation Litigation CLE Seminar in New York City. This year s program will be held at the elegant and trendy landmark hotel, Le Parker Meridien, located at 118 West 57 th Street,. The hotel is near the wonderful new shops and restaurants at Columbus Circle and a block from Central Park. June is the best month to visit and enjoy New York City. Stroll through Central Park, shop in Soho, dine in the Village, walk over the Brooklyn Bridge. Enjoy the Big Apple. We have assembled an outstanding group of speakers to discuss the most current and future topics in Aviation Litigation. Although there have not been major air disasters within the United States, our profession has continued to change. Post September 11 th, we now confront issues like Security Sensitive Information (SSI) and other insurance and litigation issues that are new and have a significant impact on our work and our lives. We will have leading authorities discuss these issues as well as punitive damages, the economic loss issue, changes in the aviation insurance industry, ethical questions that confront us and others. We look forward to seeing you at this extremely interesting and fun event in New York on June 2, Bring a colleague, treat your family. Learn and have fun. Thank You The Aviation Litigation Committee extends its gratitude to the following sponsors Baumeister & Samuels, P.C. Clifford Law Offices Condon & Forsyth Cozen O Connor Holland + Knight Kriendler & Kreindler LLP McKeegan & Shearer PC Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP Sidley Austin LLP Speiser, Krause, Nolan & Granito

3 Litigation 8:00am - 6:00pm - Registration 8:00am - 8:55am - Continental Breakfast 8:55am - 9:00am - Opening Remarks 12:30pm 2:00pm - Luncheon Program Critical Issues in Aviation Safety Speakers: John Goglia, Senior Vice President JDA Aviation Technology Solutions, Washington, D.C. 2:00pm - 2:05pm - Afternoon Remarks Program Information 9:00am - 9:50am - Critical Cases in Aviation Litigation Moderator: Thad Dameris, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pitman LLP, Houston, TX Speakers: David J. Harrington, Holland + Knight, LLP, New York, NY; Jeanne M. O Grady, Speiser Krause Nolan & Granito, 9:50am 10:40am - Punitive Damages and Tort Reform Moderator: James E. Robinson, Cozen O Connor, Philadelphia, PA Speakers: Tony Faiia, American International Aviation Agency, a Member Company of C.V. Starr & Co., Inc., Atlanta, GA; Gary Robb, Robb & Robb LLC, Kansas City, MO; Doug Shearer, McKeegan & Shearer, 10:40am 10:50am - Break 10:50am - 11:40am - Not on My Airplane You Don't! Denied Boarding vs. Discriminatory Practices Moderator: Mark C. Fava, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, Charleston, SC Speakers: Debra D. Fowler, Department of Justice, Washington, DC; Donna Lieberman, New York Civil Liberties Union, ; Cristina Schoen, U.S. Aviation Underwriters, Inc., 11:40am 12:30pm - So Many Courts, So Little Time: The Challenges of Multi-Jurisdiction Aviation Litigation Moderator: Richard E. Genter, Law Offices of Richard E. Genter, Jenkintown, PA Speakers: Douglas A. Latto, Baumeister & Samuels, PC, New York, NY; Catherine Slavin, Cozen O Connor, Philadelphia, PA 2:05pm 2:55pm - Do We Insure This - Issues in Aviation Insurance Moderator: Christa Meyer Hinckley, The Law Offices of Christa M. Hinckley, PLLC, Dallas, TX Speakers: Sharon M. Holahan, Global Aerospace, Short Hills, NJ; Russell M. Mirabile, U.S. Aviation Underwriters, Inc., ; Brian Smith, Aerospace Claims Management Group, Inc., Dallas, TX 2:55pm 3:45pm - GARA - Do We Need It? Moderator: Jeremy I. Hager, Alimonti Law Offices, PC, White Plains, NY Speakers: Patrick E. Bradley, Reed Smith, LLP, Princeton, NJ; John McClune, Schaden, Katzman, Lampert & McClune, Troy, MI; Michael Olin, Grossman, Roth, Olin, Meadow, Cohen, Yaffa, Pennekamp & Cohen, P.A., Coconut Grove, FL; Frederick C. Schafrick, Goodwin Proctor LLP, Washington, DC 3:45pm - 3:55pm - Break 3:55pm 4:45pm - Sensitive Security Information - Does It Impede Justice? Moderator: Mary Schiavo, Motley Rice, Mt. Pleasant, SC Speakers: Desmond T. Barry Jr., Condon & Forsyth, ; Robert A. Clifford, Clifford Law Offices, Chicago, IL 4:45pm 5:45pm - Hot Issues in Ethics for the Aviation Practitioner Moderator: Blanca I. Rodriguez, Kreindler & Kreindler LLP, Speakers: Michael J. Crowley, Gallagher Gosseen Faller & Crowley, Garden City, NY; Brenda D. Posada, Sterns & Walker, Oakland, CA 5:45pm - 6:00pm - Closing Remarks 6:00pm - 7:30pm - Cocktail Reception

4 General Information REGISTRATION FEE The deadline for advance meeting registration is Friday, May 19, After that date, all registrations will be considered onsite registrations. The meeting registration fee includes written course materials, continental breakfast, (2) coffee breaks, luncheon and a reception. REGISTRATION CANCELLATION Requests for registration fee refunds must be made in writing and received in the ABA Section of Litigation office on or before May 19, You may fax your request to Bridget Morton at (312) There will be an administrative fee of $50 deducted from the refund. After May 19, 2006, cancellation requests will not be processed. The ABA reserves the right to cancel any programs and assumes no responsibility for personal expenses. Refund requests will be processed 30 days after the meeting concludes. AIRLINE RESERVATIONS The ABA Online Travel can be accessed at from the ABA home page. You can automatically receive ABA discounts from American Airlines, as well as view and purchase other low fare options including web fares. Reservations can also be made with the ABA Travelocity Business at (866) Please provide the following ABA discount codes when making your reservation with your own travel agent. Airline: American Airlines Phone: (800) Acct #/Star File: #18395 HOTEL INFORMATION The Aviation Litigation Committee CLE Seminar will be held at The Le Parker Meridien Hotel located at 118 West 57th Street (Fifth Avenue at Central Park), New York, New York Registrants can make their reservations by calling (212) To receive the special ABA negotiated rate of $329 plus tax, per night, attendees must indicate that they are attending the ABA Section of Litigation Aviation Litigation Committee CLE Seminar. The deadline for accommodations is Friday, May 11, Please be aware that the room block may fill before the deadline. After this date, rates are subject to availability. Hotel reservation cancellations must be received by 3:00pm one day prior to the scheduled day of arrival to avoid a one-night cancellation charge. SERVICES FOR THE DISABLED If special arrangements are required for an individual to attend this program, please contact Bridget Morton at (312) MCLE CREDIT Accreditation has been requested for this program from every state with mandatory continuing legal education requirements for attorneys. Please be aware that each state has its own rules and regulations, including what qualifies for CLE credit. Certificates of Attendance will be available at the conclusion of the program for both attendees and speakers. Please call Bridget Morton at (312) two to three weeks prior to the seminar for questions pertaining to the number of credit hours requested. PROGRAM MATERIALS Section members can access program materials on-line one month after the seminar. TAX DEDUCTION FOR EDUCATION PURPOSES In the United States, an income tax deduction may be allowed for education expenses undertaken to maintain or improve professional skills. This includes registration, travel, meals and lodging, subject to applicable limitations [see Treas. Reg ] Coughlin v. Commissioner, 203 F.2d 307). FINANCIAL HARDSHIP / SCHOLARSHIP POLICY Financial scholarship applications are available for this program. To request an application or receive additional information, contact Karen Kasparaitis at (312) CONFERENCE ATTIRE Business attire is recommended for all attendees. REACH US THROUGH THE WEB For more information on the ABA Section of Litigation Aviation Committee CLE Seminar or to register online, log on to the Committee s home page at: litigation/committee/aviation

5 Registration Form 2006 ABA Section of Litigation Aviation Litigation Committee CLE Seminar June 2, 2006 Le Parker Meridien Hotel Registration Deadline: May 19, 2006 Registration Options Online: (Credit card users only) Mail or fax this form to: Bridget Morton ABA Section of Litigation 321 North Clark Street Chicago, IL Fax: (312) NAME ABA MEMBERSHIP ID# (AS IT SHOULD APPEAR ON BADGE) (8 DIGIT # ABOVE NAME ON MAILING LABEL) COMPANY/AFFILIATION ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP TELEPHONE FAX * *Providing your address will allow you to receive communications and promotions from the Section of Litigation and other ABA entities. ACCOMPANYING SPOUSE/GUEST (NAME/CITY/STATE AS IT SHOULD APPEAR ON BADGE) SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS REGISTRATION FEES Online Mail/Fax/Onsite Section of Litigation Members $400 $450 Government/Academic/Public Service $350 $400 Young Lawyers (age 35 or younger or in practice less than 5 years) Non-Section Members $600 $650 Law Students $25 $50 Total Amount Special Events (Please RSVP, space is limited) Luncheon I will attend I will not attend (no additional cost) Reception $ I will attend I will not attend (no additional cost) METHOD OF PAYMENT Charge to the Following Credit Card: AME VISA MC Card # Expiration Date Signature Enclosed is a check made payable to the American Bar Association, Section of Litigation for $ *Registration will not be processed until payment is received. For more information regarding the Section of Litigation, visit our Web site: