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Corporate Transparency Act Ruled UNCONSTITUTIONAL

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Odds also are that this is the first you have heard that a Federal Court in the Northern District of Alabama has ruled it to be unconstitutional because the CTA “ cannot be justified as an exercise of Congress’ enumerated powers.” Why did an Alabama Court Federal District Court Find it Unconstitutional A. Janet Yellen et.

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Membership Hack: Student Competition

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A student competition held by the Greater Montgomery Home Builders Association introduces the construction trade to students in Alabama and raises funds for them to attend the International Builders’ Show. How to hack it?

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New Badges Highlight Girl Scouts’ Increased Focus on STEM

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18 “Coding for Good” badges , focused on teaching how to code and how to apply that knowledge to help others. GSUSA launched its new offerings last month in Huntsville, Alabama , amid festivities for the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. Three badges on space science.

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Advice for New Lawyers

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I’m speaking again this week to University of Alabama law students about career opportunities for lawyers working in government relations. University of Alabama Law School – Tuscaloosa. The rankings and reputation of the University of Alabama School of Law have steadily increased over the last quarter century.

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Add Chapters to Make an Old Association Feel New

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Reaching 100 years old is a milestone for any association , and it naturally prompts thoughts about how to reinvigorate the organization as it begins its second century. Last month, PEN America announced a member expansion plan to create regional chapters for the first time in its history.

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Hit the Road: Using Roadshows to Bring Education to Members

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Then there’s the Alabama State Bar Association, which has held the ASB Roadshow since 1995. For trainers, sessions will cover how to produce the best results for clients, while the owner-focused sessions will dive into website fundamentals and creating content that will drive engagement. continuing-education credits for less than $200.

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Medical Groups Look to Change Rhetoric on Gun Control

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Like Congress, medical groups struggle to agree on how to tackle the issue of gun violence. NRA sponsored similar legislation in Alabama, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and West Virginia.) The National Rifle Association sponsored legislation in 2011 that prohibited doctors in Florida from asking patients if they owned guns.