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Association Law Blog: Certification Programs: A Legal Issues Checklist

Association Law

Certification Programs: A Legal Issues Checklist. Establishing or operating a certification program is rarely a simple matter. Certification programs frequently provide compelling membership value, and enviable revenue streams. On the other hand, numerous issues arise with a certification program. Thursday, July 15, 2010.

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Association Law Blog: Associations and Trademarks

Association Law

Association program names and even marketing phrases can be trademarks. So, I can call my business “Alcorn Associates” and that name will be my trademark even though I have not registered the name with the USPTO or California Secretary of State (Yes, trademarks can be registered with the USPTO and most states).

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 4.10.20

Reid All About it

MemberSuite suggests rethinking your normal promotional communication style when marketing a new virtual event. Presenters: Beth Arritt, Staff VP Marketing, AAAE. Agnes Amos-Coleman, MBA, CMP, education, conference, event, certification consultant, Amos-Coleman. Whelan, CDM, President, Marketing General Incorporated.

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Tax Time Coming Up - UBIT Guidelines for 501(c) Organizations

Association Law

UBI and Certification Programs. Certification programs can be difficult to characterize as related or unrelated. Certification programs are frequently organized as public benefit entities (generally exempt pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code). Sacramento, California, United States.

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Association Law Blog: Facts Association Executives Need to Know.

Association Law

Antitrust laws are set forth in the Sherman Act, Federal Trade Commission Act, the Clayton Act, the Robinson-Patman Act, and California’s Cartwright Act, among other statutes. Allocation or division of markets or geographical divisions of markets among competitors. Sacramento, California, United States.

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