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31ST Annual National Conference on Equine Law
University of Kentucky
Office of Continuing Legal Education
May 4 & 5, 2016 • Keeneland Racecourse
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31 ST A n n u a l N at i o n a l C o n f e r e n c e o n
Equine Law
May 4 & 5, 2016
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The University of Kentucky
College of Law
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Please register me for the conference with the materials on a Jump Drive.
Sponsored by Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC
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Dean Dorton Allen Ford, PLLC
Blue & Co., LLC
Robson Forensic
Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC
Please register me for the conference with a hard copy of the materials.
$550 enclosed • $625 at the door
I would prefer vegetarian meals. (No extra charge.)
I cannot attend, but would like to order the course materials.
I want my materials on a Jump Drive. Enclosed is $100.
Kentucky residents add 6% sales tax for a total of $106.
I want a HARD COPY of the materials. Enclosed is $150.
Kentucky residents add 6% sales tax for a total of $159.
I want my materials both in HARD COPY and on a JUMP DRIVE.
Enclosed is $200. Kentucky residents add 6% sales tax for a total of $212.
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University of Kentucky,
Lexington, KY 40506-0048
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Keeneland Racecourse
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University of Kentucky
Office of Continuing Legal Education
CLE Suite, Room 20 Law Building
College of Law
Lexington, KY 40506-0048
Please register me for the conference with the materials both in hard
copy and on a Jump Drive.
$575 enclosed • $650 at the door
The Nation’s Authoritative Seminar on Equine Law
31ST Annual National Conference on Equine Law
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE
7:45 am
Registration Table Opens / Continental Breakfast
8:20 am
Welcome & Announcements
8:30 am
Annual Case Law Update for the Equine Law Attorney
9:45 am
Legal Ethics for the Equine Attorney
Laura A. D’Angelo, Conference Chair, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Frank T. Becker, Frank Becker Legal Services & Equine Dispute Resolution
James J. Bell, Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP
10:45 am Morning
Break
11:05 am Liability
Releases in the Equine Industry:
Recurring Enforcement Issues & Drafting Considerations
Julie I. Fershtman, Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith, P.C.
12:05 pm Luncheon & Special Presentation: Horse Country
Anne Sabatino Hardy, Executive Director, Horse Country, Inc.
Luncheon sponsored by Blue & Co., LLC
1:15 pm
Post-Lunch Break
1:30 pm
Update on Antitrust & the Legal Issues Surrounding Cloning in the Equine World
2:20 pm
Afternoon Break
2:40 pm
Common Client Questions & Answers Concerning Equine Insurance Policies
Lewis T. Stevens, Law Offices of Lewis T. Stevens
Limited Liability Operating Agreements for the Equine Client:
Using the “World’s Greatest Checklist”
3:25 pm
Thomas E. Rutledge, Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC // Laura A. D’Angelo, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
4:10 pm
Risk Management & Avoiding Liability in the Racing World
5:00 pm
Recess Conference / Cocktail & Networking Reception
Karin Ashford, Penn National Gaming, Inc. // Samuel W. Silver, Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP
Reception sponsored by Dean Dorton Allen Ford, PLLC
Thursday, May 5, 2016
7:45 am
Continental Breakfast
8:15 am
Annual Federal Legislative Update for the Equine Law Attorney
9:15 am
Tax Law Update for the Equine Law Practitioner
James J. Hickey, Jr., American Horse Council
Robert C. Webb, Frost Brown Todd LLC
Break
10:15 am Application of Current Employment Law
Catherine Salmen Wright, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Issues to the Equine Industry
11:00 am Estate Planning Issues for the Horse Owner
Shannon Bishop Arvin, Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC // Sarah Sloan Reeves, Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC
11:40 am Luncheon
12:40 pm Post-Lunch
1:00 pm
Luncheon sponsored by Robson Forensic
Break
Legal & Professional Liability Issues in Veterinary Pre-Purchase Examinations
Michael D. Meuser, Miller, Griffin & Marks, P.S.C. // Michael P. Casey, Casey Bailey & Maines, PLLC
Dr. Jeffrey T. Berk, Equine Medical Associates, PSC // Dr. Christopher (Kit) B. Miller, Miller & Associates
2:10 pm
Reducing Accounting Fraud Risks for Equine Clients
2:50 pm
Afternoon Break
3:05 pm
An Update on Equine Law Damages
3:50 pm
Equine Seller Disclosure Laws
4:40 pm
More of Equine Law’s Greatest Hits
5:20 pm
The objective of this conference is to convey an understanding of current legal issues
affecting breeding, buying, selling, ownership interests, racing and other business operations of the horse industry. The program is designed for attorneys who counsel, represent
or litigate on behalf of buyers, sellers, breeders, brokers, owners of interests in horses, and
other entities involved with the industry. This conference is open to the public. Individuals
with experience in the horse industry will find the sessions useful and informative. LEVEL OF
INSTRUCTION: Intermediate to advanced. SUGGESTED PREREQUISITE: Substantial interest,
experience or practice in subject area.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT
This conference is structured to provide continuing legal education credits for lawyers licensed
in states which require specific hours of instruction each year. The conference is now or will
be qualified for CLE credits in all mandatory states. The Kentucky Continuing Legal Education
Commission should approve the conference for 13.5 credit hours including 1 hour of ethics,
as should other “60 minute” states. States measuring credits in 50 minute increments should
approve the conference for at least 16 credit hours including 1 hour of ethics.
CONFERENCE LOCATION & ACCOMMODATIONS
Margrit Lent Parker, Childs McCune LLC
10:00 am Morning
University of Kentucky
Office of Continuing Legal Education
Elizabeth Z. Woodward, Dean Dorton Allen Ford PLLC // Nick Lynch, Dean Dorton Allen Ford PLLC
W. Craig Robertson III, Wyatt Tarrant & Combs LLP
Dorothy Bass Burch, Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
Moderator: Laura A. D’Angelo, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
W. Chapman Hopkins, Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC // Kerry O. Irwin, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
Nick Nicholson, Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC // Daniel A. Osborn, Osborn Law, P.C.
Walter S. Robertson II, Stites & Harbison PLLC
Adjourn Conference
For more information on this conference, visit www.UKCLE.com or call (859) 257-2921
The conference itself will be held at the historic Keeneland Racecourse Sales Pavilion in the
bluegrass region of Kentucky, located at 4201 Versailles Road in Lexington, Kentucky. For out
of town guests, UK/CLE has contracted with The Hilton Lexington Suites to reserve a block
of rooms for conference participants. The block is from May 3 - 6, 2016. Early reservations
are recommended. Reserve rooms directly with the hotel:
The Hilton Lexington Suites, 245 Lexington Green Circle, Lexington KY 40503, 859-271-4000.
$144/night, block listed as University of Kentucky College of Law, held until April 3, 2016 or
until the block is filled.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
The registration fee includes attendance for all sessions, course materials in format selected, Wednesday and Thursday luncheons, Wednesday reception, continental breakfasts,
and refreshments. Pre-registration is recommended. Door registrations on the day of the
program are accepted on a space available basis. Cancellation charges: Full refund up to
and through April 8; $100.00 cancellation charge from April 9 to April 22; and no refund after
April 22. Registrations are transferable and substitution of registrants may be made any time
before the seminar begins. If conference materials are desired, they will be mailed after
the program and the cost of the conference materials will be deducted from any refund.
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
We make diligent efforts to ensure that our meetings are held at facilities which are fully accessible to persons with mobility disabilities. If you plan to attend our program and will need
special facilities or assistance relating to a disability, please contact us at (859) 257-2921.
Airline Accommodations
Blue Grass Airport, Lexington (airport code LEX) is served directly by Allegiant Air, American
Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and US Airways, with direct flights to many major cities.
142ND KENTUCKY DERBY & RELATED EVENTS
The conference schedule, adjourning Thursday afternoon, will allow ample time to attend
the running of The Oaks (the traditional all-filly race) on Friday, May 6, 2016 and the famous
Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 7, 2016. Tickets for The Oaks and The Kentucky Derby
races can be purchased directly through the Churchill Downs Ticket Office, 700 Central
Avenue, Louisville, KY 40208, (502) 636-4400. Thoroughbred racing & related event tickets
at Churchill Downs or Keeneland Racecourse ARE NOT included as part of the conference.
Oaks Day at Keeneland: Martinis on the Lawn Clubhouse and Club Lawn
Derby Day at keeneland: Derby Day Simulcast Ticket Prices Vary
Advance purchase tickets for Keeneland Oaks & Derby events begin in March.
Buy tickets on-line at www.keeneland.com or by calling 859-254-3412/800-456-3412
Come to this year’s conference & benefit from...
• Critical updates on the law regarding equine breeding,
buying, selling, liability and management
• Authoritative analysis of over a dozen crucial topics by
experienced practitioners
• Well-researched written materials not available elsewhere
• An opportunity to compare experiences with practitioners
throughout the country
Each year, registrants from over 30 states and
several foreign countries take advantage of this
unique educational opportunity.
The 2016 Conference will be held at beautiful, historic Keeneland Racecourse.
Make your conference experience complete and enjoy all that Keeneland has to
offer! As part of the event, Keeneland offers conference attendees:
• Viewing of Morning Workouts
(begins at 6:00 am; no admission fee)
• Complimentary Tour of the Grandstand
• Complimentary Barn Tours
• Race Course Breakfast at the Track Kitchen
(begins at 6:00am; breakfast must be purchased by attendee)
• Conference Attendee Discount at the Keeneland Gift Shop
• Early Purchase Opportunities for Tickets to Keeneland’s Oaks & Derby Festivities
2016 PLANNING COMMITTEE
Conference Chair: Laura A. D’Angelo, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, Lexington, Kentucky
Robert M. Beck, Jr.
Stites & Harbison PLLC
Lexington, Kentucky
B. Paul Husband
Attorney at Law
Burbank, California
Frank T. Becker
Equine Dispute Resolution
Lexington, Kentucky
Michael D. Meuser
Miller, Griffin & Marks, P.S.C.
Lexington, Kentucky
Edward S. Bonnie
Frost Brown Todd LLC
Louisville, Kentucky
Richard A. Nunnelley
Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC
Lexington, Kentucky
Kevin P. Bucknam
University of Kentucky College of Law
Lexington, KY
W. Craig Robertson III
Wyatt Tarrant & Combs LLP
Lexington, Kentucky
Richard W. Craigo
Law Offices of Richard W. Craigo
Los Angeles, California
Phillip D. Scott
Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP
Lexington, Kentucky
George H. Elser
Elser Farms Corporation
Wayne, Pennsylvania
Samuel W. Silver
Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Julie I. Fershtman
Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith, P.C.
Farmington Hills, Michigan
Larry A. Stumpf
Black, Srebnick, Kornspan, & Stumpf
Miami, Florida
Ira A. Finkelstein
Law Offices of Ira A. Finkelstein, P.C.
New York, New York
Joel B. Turner
Frost Brown Todd LLC
Louisville, Kentucky
31ST Annual National Conference on Equine Law
University of Kentucky
Office of Continuing Legal Education
May 4 & 5, 2016 • Keeneland Racecourse
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Name
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Firm / Affiliation
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Address
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
CityState
Zip Code
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY
PERMIT NUMBER 51
Registration Form
31 ST A n n u a l N at i o n a l C o n f e r e n c e o n
Equine Law
May 4 & 5, 2016
Presented by
The University of Kentucky
College of Law
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone
Fax
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Email (required)
SPONSORED by
Please register me for the conference with the materials on a Jump Drive.
Sponsored by Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC
$500 enclosed • $575 at the door
Dean Dorton Allen Ford, PLLC
Blue & Co., LLC
Stoll Keenon Ogden PLLC
Please register me for the conference with a hard copy of the materials.
$550 enclosed • $625 at the door
Please register me for the conference with the materials both in hard
copy and on a Jump Drive.
Reset Form
$575 enclosed • $650 at the door
I would prefer vegetarian meals. (No extra charge.)
I cannot attend, but would like to order the course materials.
Keeneland Racecourse
A
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FERRENCE
Print Form
I want my materials on a Jump Drive. Enclosed is $100.
Kentucky residents add 6% sales tax for a total of $106.
I want a HARD COPY of the materials. Enclosed is $150.
Kentucky residents add 6% sales tax for a total of $159.
I want my materials both in HARD COPY and on a JUMP DRIVE.
Enclosed is $200. Kentucky residents add 6% sales tax for a total of $212.
Please Call for International Shipping Charges
To Pay by Check:
To Pay by Credit Card:
Mail this form with your check,
made payable to the University
of Kentucky, to our office:
Call us at (859) 257-2921 and we
can take your order and credit
card information in one step.
Office of Continuing Legal Education,
We accept Visa, MasterCard, American
Ste 20 Law Building,
Express, and Discover.
University of Kentucky,
Please note that a $25.00 fee will be
Lexington, KY 40506-0048
charged for all returned checks.
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University of Kentucky
Office of Continuing Legal Education
CLE Suite, Room 20 Law Building
College of Law
Lexington, KY 40506-0048
The Nation’s Authoritative Seminar on Equine Law