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California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and New York SHIELD Act for Associations, Nonprofits, and Other 501(c) Organizations

Delcor

Of course, it’s a little more complicated than that. Though the GDPR originated in the EU, high-profile data breaches have become increasingly more common and inspired similar regulations in the United States. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). What exemptions exist?

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Association Management Group (AMG) CEO Paul Mengert Named Educator of the Year by Community Associations Institute (CAI)

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He has created and led numerous educational courses over those two decades on a wide variety of topics at both the national and local chapter levels. He has authored several association books and numerous articles, which are taught in several training courses and in multiple languages.

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Visual Effects Association Throws in Towel and Ceases Operation

Associations Now

Over the course of its brief existence the association was unable to raise enough money to cover the costs of its main objective: lobbying the federal government to help put an end to subsidies that are driving the visual effects (VFX) industry abroad. Canada soon followed suit, Bloomberg Businessweek reported.

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CVBs Publish Pokémon Go Guides to Draw Visitors

Associations Now

Visit Anaheim, which represents the California city that boasts Disneyland, was one of the first CVBs to use the game to market locations in the city, showing readers the best Pokémon haunts. Of course, there are plenty of rare Pokémon, Pokéstops, and gyms to find in the Happiest Place on Earth. A few Pokémon Go hotspots at Disneyland.

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Here’s a Tip From Marriott: Don’t Forget Your Housekeeper

Associations Now

This week, Marriott International is working with a nonprofit group run by former California first lady Maria Shriver to help ensure that its more than 20,000 housekeepers in the United States and Canada get tipped by guests for the work they do.

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Association Law Blog: Associations and Trademarks

Association Law

Trademark Basics: the United States Patent and Trademark Office. One of the most valuable tools you can use in working with trademarks is the United States Patent and Trademark Office website, located at www.uspto.gov. Of course, logos are usually distinctive by design, so logos are rarely deemed merely descriptive.

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Association Law Blog: Flip Camera and Cell Phone Videos at.

Association Law

Of course, you did. The following note is my almost exact response to a long-time, awesome client asking about whether the association could/should stop a member from posting video of association meetings and educational courses, and whether the association could prevent such taping. Sacramento, California, United States.

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