Governor Signs New Mandatory Liability Bill Into Law
Governor Don Siegelman signed HB134, the newly revised mandatory liability law into effect on May 15, 2000 which makes significant changes in the old law.  An All-Industry committee representing all parties affected by the previous bill, presented a number of needed changes to Governor Siegelman which ultimately resulted in HB134.  The new law is effective on June 1, 2000.  Your April 21st  Newsline contained a list of the changes made.  If you did not receive a copy of the changes made in the new bill, contact Nita Blankenship at the association office (205) 326-4129 and she will send you a copy.

AIIA Annual Convention Just Around The Corner-5 Continuing Education Hours!
The 104th Annual AIIA Convention will be held at the San Destin Hilton from June 11-13, 2000. You need to make your reservations to attend if you have not already done so.  This year’s convention will feature a seafood buffet, our fabulous trade show, golf, fishing and tennis tournaments, our annual business meeting which will feature technology guru Mary Eisenhart, our annual cookout, and closing banquet.  All functions at this year’s convention are casual. Come on down to the beach! Network with your fellow agents! Bring the Kids!

Employment Practices Seminar on June 29th!
AIIA has teamed up with the Alabama Retail Association to sponsor an Employment Practices Seminar.  The seminar will be held at the Harbert Center in Downtown Birmingham and will be presented by Johnston, Barton, Proctor and Powell, LLP, a highly experienced law firm specializing in labor and employment law.  Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. and the seminar wraps up at 3:30. The program includes an overview of the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family Medical Leave Act, the American Disabilities Act, the Alabama Workers Compensation Law, and the Hiring and Firing of Employees.  The seminar is approved for 6 hours of continuing education and is a bargain at only $40.  For more information including a complete schedule and registration form,  please  contact  the  Alabama Retail Association at 1-800-239-5423.

Upcoming AIIA Education Classes
The Digital Road                             June 13, 2000  San Destin, FL Hilton                5 Hours CE
E&O                                                 June 21, 2000  Birmingham                             6 Hours CE
CIC-Ruble Seminar                         June 26-28, 2000  Gulf Shores                         20 Hours CE
E&O                                                July 11, 2000  Sheffield                                    6 Hours CE
E&O                                                July 13, 2000  Tuscaloosa                                 6 Hours CE
The Dirty Dozen                              July 25, 2000  Mobile                                       6 Hours CE
The Dirty Dozen                             July 26, 2000  Montgomery                              6 Hours CE
The Dirty Dozen                            July 27, 2000  Birmingham                               6 Hours CE
The Dirty Dozen                            July 28, 2000  Huntsville                                   6 Hours CE
CIC-Comm Prop                            Aug 9-11,2000  Point Clear-Grand Hotel           20 Hours CE

Remember, Classes fill up early so you need to register early to be assured you will be able to attend the seminar of your choice. 

For more information on these and all of our other courses, you can contact the association office at (205) 326-4129 or see a complete calendar on our web site at www.aiia.org or call our Fax-On-Demand Service and request the education brochure of your choice.