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Course Description

As a government or contract attorney representing a state, county, municipal or local government office, you are confronted on a daily basis with issues of government liability. The Government Civil Practice Course will provide you with an overview of some of the most common issues you encounter, strategic tips to help you favorably resolve these issues, and the current status of the law. You will have the opportunity to learn from seasoned faculty and your colleagues from across the country.

Included in the program are topics such as:

• Discovery and Depositions
  
• Defending Deadly and Excessive Force Cases
  
• Regulatory Takings and Eminent Domain
  
• ADR and Negotiations
  
• Section 1983 Litigation
  
• Absolute and Qualified Immunity
  
• Ethics and Professionalism
  
• The FMLA, FLSA and ADA
  
• Sexual Harassment and Title VII Litigation
  
• Defending Injunctions
  
• Jail and Prison Litigation
  
• Drafting and Defending Ordinances
  
• Planning for and Responding to Disasters
  
• Evidentiary Issues

Course Information

Eligibility: Government Civil Practice is open to all government attorneys employed by municipal, county, or state governmental units and to attorneys in private practice who regularly advise and/or represent these entities in civil practice. The College may require proof of eligibility to attend its courses.

Course Tuition: The course fee is $665, which includes admission and course materials. The College adheres to a policy of non-discrimination in admissions, scholarship awards and administration.

Office Discounts: The first attendee from an office pays full tuition. Each additional attendee from the same office will receive a $50 discount for this course.

Cancellation and Refund Policy: Full refunds will be made for cancellations received by 5:00 pm, ten (10) business days prior to the beginning of the course. Refunds, less $60 for administrative fees, will be made for cancellations received after this date for all courses.

Late Registration Fee: If you do not register at least 10 days prior to the start of the course, you will be charged a late registration fee of $60 in addition to regular tuition. This fee also applies to walk-in registrants.

Accommodations: The course will be held at the Hyatt Regency Savannah. The group rate is $169 single/double occupancy per night. To secure this group rate, make reservations by November 10, 2008 by calling the hotel at 800-233-1234 or by calling CEM travel services at 800-247-8785; a first night’s deposit is required.

Travel Services: NCDA’s Travel Agency, CEM Travel Services, can take care of all of your travel needs. Call them at 800-247-8785 (Monday - Friday; 9 am - 6 pm Central) for airfare and rental car reservations. United Airlines is offering a special rate for this course - refer to code 563WD if you prefer to make your own airline reservation! Hertz offers special discounts for car rentals – refer to NCDA Corporate Discount Number 1572962. AVIS also offers special discounts for car rentals - refer to Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) Number D150036.