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What Associations Should Know About California’s AB 5

Associations Now

California’s “gig economy” law has created a lot of questions for organizations that hire independent contractors in the state. Changes may be coming, but in the meantime the measure sets out some clear guidelines, an employment lawyer says. California’s law was a wake-up call, and other states are considering similar legislation.

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Digital Privacy Compliance for Nonprofits: The Big 3 Laws

Achieve

Regulation #3: The CCPA The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is a California law that was passed in 2018. It’s functionally very similar to the GDPR, setting comparable guidelines around how the personal data of California residents can and cannot be collected, used, and sold.

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Medical Societies Speak Out on Proposed Aid-in-Dying Bills

Associations Now

Though the California Medical Association has taken a neutral stance, other groups in the U.S. More states are considering following the lead of California and four other states in crafting legislation that would allow physicians to assist in the deaths of terminally ill patients. The issue is also contentious north of the border.

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Building Community: Real Towns Inform Online Spaces

Higher Logic

Judd created Marfa to avoid the New York City art scene, so the town’s growth might actually compromise its value to the citizens. The California Gold Rush brought hundreds of thousands of adventurers out West, and along with this influx of people came an influx of towns. And remember to recognize them for their hard work.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 10.16.20

Reid All About it

Anna Goldfarb, The New York Times ). Discuss new guidelines for social distancing, sanitation, and food preparation and review ways meeting professionals are utilizing technology to expand the reach of their events to include those impacted by travel restrictions. Beth Zienesis, Your Nerdy Best Friend ). 1 CMP credit.

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

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(source: NY Times) April 5, 2020 – Two of the Trump administration’s top health officials issued grave warnings to the American public Sunday, saying the next week — when the outbreak is expected to reach its peak in places like New York — will be “our Pearl Harbor.”. Adams, on the news show “Meet the Press.” New York – 19.5

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Daily #COVID19 Updates for Association and Events Professionals – What You Need to Know

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(source: NY Times) April 5, 2020 – Two of the Trump administration’s top health officials issued grave warnings to the American public Sunday, saying the next week — when the outbreak is expected to reach its peak in places like New York — will be “our Pearl Harbor.”. Adams, on the news show “Meet the Press.” New York – 19.5