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Associations at Odds Over Proposed Massachusetts Ban on Noncompete Clauses

Associations Now

Deval Patrick (D) proposed legislation in April that would ban the practice of keeping employees from working for a competitor under most circumstances. California is one of just two states (along with North Dakota) that ban noncompete clauses in most cases. Massachusetts Gov. Where Industry Groups Stand. Webb told The Boston Herald.

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Wise Words from the Corner Office

Association Adviser

On the regulatory side, rulemaking starts out with a proposed rule. They often come to us seeking to make a difference on behalf of the industry, although sometimes we recruit or suggest people for projects based on our subject matter needs. A public comment period is allowed, which we take advantage of often.

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Wise Words from the Corner Office

Association Adviser

On the regulatory side, rulemaking starts out with a proposed rule. They often come to us seeking to make a difference on behalf of the industry, although sometimes we recruit or suggest people for projects based on our subject matter needs. A public comment period is allowed, which we take advantage of often.

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Solutions for Your Membership Conundrum

Association Adviser

We have a lot of benefits you may be interested in,’” he says, including technical details they can put into proposals and other benefits they wouldn’t immediately recognize. A California Nurse Mentor Project study found that mentoring reduced RN attrition, saving hospitals between $1.4 “It’s not just a welcome call. million and $5.8

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How Top Leaders and Advocates Navigate Fast-Changing Times

Association Adviser

Boomer succession plans can be just as important as millennial recruiting. . Sometimes advocacy is used to prevent a proposed bill or measure from becoming law. Don’t just reach out blindly to legislators and policymakers—educate them with facts, data and hard evidence. .

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Association Law Blog: Top Ten Signs of a Dysfunctional Board

Association Law

Last Minute Proposals - if important or controversial items of business are handled via last-minute (read: sneaky) proposals when there is no true emergency, the board is probably being manipulated. It may have difficulty recruiting quality members. Sacramento, California, United States. Newer Post. Older Post.

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