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Defamation Claims by Directors and Officers Against Members – What you Need to Know

Association Alert

Second, private business boards differ from HOA boards because our legislature has extended some First Amendment-type protections to HOA members that corporate shareholders, for example, may not enjoy. Johnson , No. 1 CA-CV 21-0676, (Ariz. The Plaintiffs appealed.

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How Not to React to Criticism on Social Media

Associations Now

A brand meltdown of epic proportions that swept across the internet last week shows the importance of having a social media policy in place. Hack or no hack, the episode serves as an example for associations, or any person or business, of how not to respond to criticism on social media. It all just made it worse.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 1.17.20

Reid All About it

I like looking outside the association world for examples of communities that deliver value to their constituency. Johanna Hernandez, administrator in the Office of Innovation & Strategy at the office of the city manager, Tucson, Arizona. Rise of the Branded Community Over Social Media . Wed 1/22 at 12 p.m.

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Strategic Communications Power Membership Value at the American Public Power Association

Association Adviser

We are a team of 10 people managing external and internal communications, branding and media relations for public power. We manage our digital channels — website, social media, blogs, and publications. For example, one goal is to help members raise awareness of public power in their communities.

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Happy, Healthy 2016: What’s Your Theme for the Year?

Beth Kanter

For example, just a few weeks ago I decided to kick a bad habit to curb: sleeping with my mobile phone which was disrupting my sleep. So, I am very focused on discovering examples of Happy, Healthy Nonprofits and their secrets for success. How about you? I did it! I’m now am feeling refreshed and recharged for a new year.

Iowa 28
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Association Law Blog: Facts Association Executives Need to Know.

Association Law

Indeed, in a recent case, the FTC attacked two Arizona dentists for agreeing between themselves not to do business with a particular insurance company. social media. The FTC sued and ended its assault only after both dentists were financially ruined, and their misdeeds published nationally. employment. fiduciary duties.

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Coronavirus Updates for Association and Events Professionals – What You Need to Know

AssociationChat

We found that while Retail, Real-Estate, and Travel & Hospitality industries have struggled, industries such as Media & Entertainment, Video Conferencing and Social Media have prospered. Arizona, Ohio and other states have shuttered schools for weeks to try to limit transmission of the virus.