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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. “We Massachusetts Gov. Where Industry Groups Stand.

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Trade Group: Driverless Trucks Could Solve Oil-Shipping Crisis

Associations Now

With oil-rich North Dakota raising fresh shipping concerns, the Central North American Trade Corridor Association hopes to make use of driverless semi-trucks to ease the shipment of oil along a key transport route. 83 is North Dakota, which is currently struggling with the supply chain headaches caused by an oil boom.

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Oil-Spill Regulations for Trains Irk Industry, Environmentalists

Associations Now

Department of Transportation has proposed new regulations for safer transport of flammable liquids. But its proposal for new safety regulations is getting no love from either environmentalists or the oil industry. With oil spills caused by derailed trains more common in recent years, the U.S.

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Luggage Tags and Breath Mints: How MSAE Refreshed Itself As Associations North

Association Adviser

AK: RFPs and proposals were sent to five branding firms we felt could meet our needs. After evaluation, conversations and revision of proposed elements, Mercury Creative Group’s proposal was accepted and approved by our board of directors. Associations North better reflects where we are headed and who we are.

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Supreme Court to Review Colorado “Amazon Tax” Law

Associations Now

North Dakota decision. The proposed Marketplace Fairness Act would address the issue by requiring companies to apply sales taxes to goods purchased out of state. Revisiting a Major Decision. While the bill passed the Senate more than a year ago, it’s lingering in the House.

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Supreme Court to Review Colorado “Amazon Tax” Law

Associations Now

North Dakota decision. The proposed Marketplace Fairness Act would address the issue by requiring companies to apply sales taxes to goods purchased out of state. Revisiting a Major Decision. While the bill passed the Senate more than a year ago, it’s lingering in the House.

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Railroad Group Says Oil Shipments Hurting Passengers

Associations Now

The route covers a sparsely populated region of the country (including North Dakota and Montana) where people have limited transit options, according to the group. More details: The root problem: Since 2008, when North Dakota hit what was then its pipeline limit, the state’s oil producers have relied on trains to ship oil.