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SUMMARY:2023 Passenger Rail Law Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In cooperation with the Commuter Rail Coalition\, Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell LLP is pleased to present the 2023 Passenger Rail Law Workshop. This year’s workshop will be held at the Madison in Washington\, DC\, on November 6 & 7\, 2023. \nAttendees will learn from experts the fundamental legal principles that underlie virtually all elements of passenger rail.  This workshop is the only conference that combines a thorough review of the basics of passenger rail law with an update on recent legal developments.  Conducted in an interactive classroom format\, participants can expect instructors to include government attorneys from DOT and FRA\, as well as seasoned practitioners with decades of experience and in-depth understanding of the federal laws\, regulations\, and policies that govern rail. \nCLE credits will be pre-approved for select states and all attendees will receive a copy of the Passenger Rail Law Desk Reference\, a comprehensive\, user-friendly resource book that you can expect to be a well-used reference tool. \nTopics include: \n\nRail Law 101\nRegulatory & Safety Requirements\nRail Transaction Basics\nFunding & Financing\nRailbanking\nMega Projects\nEnvironmental\nProperty Interest in Rail Line\nLabor & Employment\nTOD\nPreemption\n\nTaught in plain English\, the workshop is not limited to lawyers.  Others who can benefit include executives\, planners\, finance staff\, environmental management\, operations managers and consultants. Senior rail managers and commissioners or board members attend as well.  Attendees can expect valuable networking opportunities as well; both with other attendees\, industry experts and the cohort of instructors. \nOne of the most valuable benefits of the workshop is that all attendees receive the Passenger Rail Law Desk Reference\, a comprehensive\, user-friendly resource book that you can expect to be a well-used reference tool. \nThis workshop is one-of-a-kind.  Don’t miss your chance to attend and take advantage of the opportunity to gain valuable insight and information that you can put to use immediately. \nAll presentations will be available for download and all participants will receive the Passenger Rail Law Desk Reference to take home. \nSCHEDULE OF EVENTS \nMonday\, November 6\, 2023 \n11:00 am                      Registration/Information Desk Opens \n1:00 – 5:15 pm            Workshop Begins \n5:30 – 7:00 pm           Networking Reception \nTuesday\, November 7\, 2023 \n7:30 – 8:30 am             Breakfast \n8:30 – 5:15 pm            Workshop resumes\, with break for lunch \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION FEES  \nInclusive of refreshment breaks\, reception\, and meals noted above \n\n$650 for CRC members\, early registration\n$750 for CRC members after Oct 6\n$575 for speakers\n$800 for non-CRC members\n\nThe deadline to register for this event is October 31. There will be no on-site registration available. \nChange of plans? There is no fee to transfer a registration up until Oct 31.  If you must cancel a registration\, we will charge a $50 administration fee if you notify us before Oct 6; 50% to cancel after Oct 6\, up through Oct 27.  No refunds can be processed after Oct 27. \nLOCATION & ACCOMMODATIONS \nAll workshop events will be held at: \nTHE MADISON\n1117 15th St NW\nWashington\, DC 20005 \nYou may book accommodations directly with the Madison by calling 202-862-1600. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nATTIRE \nAttire for the Passenger Rail Law Workshop is business casual. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTRAVEL INFORMATION \nThe following transportation centers are listed in the order of proximity to the Madison. \n\nWashington DC Metrorail Stations: The closest station to the hotel is McPherson Square (Silver/Orange/Blue lines) and the Farragut North Station (Red line)\nRonald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is 6 miles and a 15-20 minute\, one-way drive to the hotel depending on traffic. There is no airport shuttle.  MetroRail’s Blue line will deliver you from DCA to McPherson Square Station.\nWashington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is 27 miles and a 45-60 minute one-way drive to the hotel depending on traffic. There is no airport shuttle available.  MetroRail’s Silver Line will deliver you from IAD to McPherson Square Station.\nBaltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) is 37 miles and a 60-70 minute one way drive to the hotel depending on traffic. There is no airport shuttle available.\n\n\nPARKING \nThe hotel has no parking of its own but public lots are plentiful. \nCLE  ACCREDITATION \nIt Is the responsibility of each participant to file the appropriate paperwork with your state bar(s) for continuing legal education for this course. \nCLE accreditation is granted on a state-by-state basis. Each state has its own rules and regulations that define eligible course content for CLE credit. Due to varying state bar approval procedures\, we cannot foresee for how many credits the workshop will be approved. \nRegistrants may request accreditation from specific states after the workshop has taken place by usually providing course materials. If you have questions or require additional documents to complete your state filing\, please contact or Shelby Kaiser with Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell. \nCourse information will be updated as it is received.
URL:https://www.old.railwayage.com/event/2023-passenger-rail-law-workshop/
LOCATION:The Madison Hotel\, 1177 15th St NW\, Washington\, D.C.\, 20005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Commuter Rail Coalition":MAILTO:ADMIN@CommuterRailCoalition.org
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