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Associations at Odds Over Proposed Massachusetts Ban on Noncompete Clauses

Associations Now

The tech industry says a ban is needed to boost innovation, but business groups have a different take. Deval Patrick (D) proposed legislation in April that would ban the practice of keeping employees from working for a competitor under most circumstances. Massachusetts Gov. Where Industry Groups Stand. Webb told The Boston Herald.

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Florida Legislature Misses The Mark On Consumer Privacy Bills

InternetAssociation

Litigation is extremely expensive for both businesses and consumers, and inevitably impacts business resources for innovation and job creation. Without the business community and the state working in tandem, any proposed legislation will discount serious economic implications.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 12.20.19

Reid All About it

The American Society of Journalists and Authors is suing California to protect the rights of freelancers there , thank goodness. New York and New Jersey are proposing similar laws—speak up if you live there. If this law ever comes to North Carolina, I am screwed. Yeah, it’s that bad, going out of business bad. Penn… phew.

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California’s “Do Not Track” Law Keeps Door Open for Standard

Associations Now

Ad groups aren’t coming out in favor of a new California law requiring disclosure of whether a website follows “Do Not Track” requests, but the law isn’t drawing passionate criticism either. But the reaction to passage of a online tracking privacy law in California suggests there may still be solid footing for a proposal.

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Wise Words from the Corner Office

Association Adviser

Highlighting these case studies is also a good way to tell the world about the innovative, community-focused work our members do. On the regulatory side, rulemaking starts out with a proposed rule. We keep reader interests top of mind, break down complex topics, and strive to make content accessible to all audiences.

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Wise Words from the Corner Office

Association Adviser

Highlighting these case studies is also a good way to tell the world about the innovative, community-focused work our members do. On the regulatory side, rulemaking starts out with a proposed rule. We keep reader interests top of mind, break down complex topics, and strive to make content accessible to all audiences.

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American Beverage Association Aims High with Anti-Obesity Partnership

Associations Now

“This is the single-largest voluntary effort by an industry to help fight obesity and leverages our companies’ greatest strengths in marketing, innovation, and distribution,” ABA President and CEO Susan K. A national tax has been proposed in Congress but is unlikely to pass. Neely said in a statement.