Civil Rights and Governmental Tort LiabilityThe Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans
921 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
1/28/2009 - 1/30/2009Online registration is no longer available. Please register on-site with payment by check or credit card.
DescriptionCivil rights and governmental liability litigation continues to grow at an astounding rate. DRI’s 2009 Civil Rights and Governmental Tort Liability Seminar in New Orleans will, once again, assemble leading experts, trial attorneys and professors to present a variety of substantive and practical topics, including a program on e-discovery that will focus
on the litigation hold process as it relates to governmental entities, a session exploring underutilized doctrines and defenses, plus the latest updates in the areas of First Amendment retaliation, conspiracy, Fourth Amendment and substantive due process claims. In addition, this program will provide a practical guide to understanding the rules of engagement when dealing with the media, ethical considerations in public sector claims and trial tactics tips for voir dire and motions in limine. There will also be a primer on Wednesday afternoon for new attorneys to the civil rights arena or those who want a refresher course on the basics. Registration InformationREGISTRATION: The registration fee is $745 for members and those who join DRI when registering and $875 for non-members. The registration fee includes CD-ROM course materials, continental breakfasts, networking luncheon on Thursday, refreshment breaks and networking receptions. If you wish to have your name appear on the registration list distributed at the conference and receive the CD-ROM course materials in advance, DRI must receive your registration by January 9, 2009 (please allow 10 days for processing mail registrations). Registrations received after January 9, 2009, will be processed on-site. HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS: A limited number of discounted hotel rooms have been made available at the The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans, 921 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70112. For reservations, contact the hotel directly at 504.524.1331. Please mention DRI’s Civil Rights and Governmental Tort Liability Seminar to take advantage of the group rate of $259 Single/Double. The hotel block is limited and rooms and rates are available on a first-come, firstserved basis. You must make reservations by December 31, 2008, to be eligible for the group rate. Requests for reservations made after December 31 are subject to room and rate availability. TRAVEL DISCOUNTS: DRI offers discounted meeting fares on various major air carriers for DRI’s Civil Rights and Governmental Tort Liability Seminar attendees. To receive these discounts, please contact Hobson Travel Ltd., DRI’s official travel provider at 800.538.7464. As always, to obtain the lowest available fares, early booking is recommended.
PricingNon Member 875.00 USD Law Student Member 0.00 USD Corporate Members 745.00 USD Government Member 500.00 USD Member 745.00 USD
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