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How Associations Are Changing Up School Sunscreen Rules

Associations Now

Similar measures were already on the books in California, New York, Oregon, and Texas, and legislators in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island are currently working on their own bills. The group has been particularly active in California, which passed its law exempting sunscreen from school medication rules in 2002.

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Associations at Odds Over Proposed Massachusetts Ban on Noncompete Clauses

Associations Now

61 % The increase in court decisions regarding noncompete agreements between 2002 and 2012, according to a study conducted for the Wall Street Journal by the law firm Beck Reed Riden LLP. As Patrick’s plan has drawn attention, so have examples of noncompete agreements turning up in unlikely situations. Clauses in Unlikely Places.

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Labor Tensions Cause Port Headaches for Retail, Manufacturing Industries

Associations Now

The current conflict isn’t unique, nor is it the worst example of a supply-chain hiccup involving ports. In 2002, after a 10-day work stoppage at the ports, President George W. But on Wednesday, PMA announced it would suspend vessel operations [PDF] again on Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. The time for action has come.”.

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Big Data: Big Headache or Big Opportunity for Associations?

Association Adviser

One of the things that California SAE’s Robert Newman said he has learned over the years is that “the ask” is so critical. “It’s such an easy thing to do and so often we don’t do it,” he said. ” You’ve got to go beyond simply asking members what they want, explained Notter. Be careful what you wish for.

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