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ASAE Board of Directors Announces Selection of Michelle Mason as Next President and CEO

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I look forward to collaborating with a dynamic board of directors and a dedicated staff team as we create an accessible, inclusive, and transformational community for members and industry. A heartfelt thank you to Susan Robertson for her leadership and paving the way for women in the industry,” said Mason. About ASAE.

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NAACP Secures Changes to California Marijuana Initiative

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After successfully voicing their concerns about how a marijuana legalization measure could negatively impact African American and Latino urban communities in California, the state’s NAACP chapter endorsed the ballot initiative. We were not consulted with,” California NAACP President Alice Huffman told the Sacramento Bee this week.

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Why These California Groups Shifted on Medical Marijuana

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Since 1996, medical marijuana has been legal in California—but regulatory efforts have remained limited and largely local, with some groups opposing statewide regulation for nearly two decades. ” The industry’s position: Several marijuana advocacy groups welcomed the associations’ change in stance. It’s flawed.

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Association Law Blog: Association Mergers (California Outline)

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Association Mergers (California Outline). The process describe here is for a California entity, but the laws are similar in most jurisdictions. Sacramento, California, United States. I am an association industry lawyer and management consultant. I am a member of the State Bar of California. Search This Blog.

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Member Record Inspection Rights (California Outline)

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Member Record Inspection Rights (California Outline). This outline explains California mutual benefit and public benefit corporation member inspection rights, and the obligations placed on those corporations/associations. All references in this outline are to the California Corporations Code. Search This Blog. Newer Post.

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Don’t Get Fooled: Home Security Groups Warn of Deceptive Salespeople

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The Electronic Security Association, which says its industry has been updating offerings for the smart home era, operates an information resource called Alarm.org. The home security industry, which tends to be commonly associated with those unwanted door-to-door sales, has a message: Keep your guard up.

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Why a Telemedicine Group Launched a Task Force on Climate Change

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“Telemedicine and health information technology help save time, energy, raw materials (such as paper and plastic), and fuel, thereby lowering the carbon footprint of the health industry,” Yellowlees wrote, according to mHealth Intelligence.