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Org Domain Sale Decision Delayed After California Attorney General Weighs In

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ICANN delayed its final decision on the sale of.org to a private equity firm after California Attorney General Xavier Becerra urged the organization against the move. The post.Org Domain Sale Decision Delayed After California Attorney General Weighs In appeared first on Associations Now. And that has led to another delay.

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

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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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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. Nate Bradley, executive director of the California Cannabis Industry Association, told Mother Jones that the move was “huge for us.”

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Organic Advertising Fund Creates a Marketing Beef

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The Organic Trade Association is backing a proposed check-off program—an advertising and research fund collected from organic producers across the country—but some organic farmers are not on board. What is “organic,” anyway? campaign and the National Livestock and Meat Board for its popular “Beef.

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Momentum Picks Up for Federal Data Privacy Protection

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With a tough California law soon to take effect and a new Congress heading to DC, associations are making their case that the federal government should step in with new rules for data privacy and, potentially, new legislation. Near the top of the list for many organizations is data privacy. Even before the election, Sen.

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What Associations Should Know About California’s AB 5

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California’s “gig economy” law has created a lot of questions for organizations that hire independent contractors in the state. Many affected organizations are pinning their hopes on changes that may be made to the law. California’s law was a wake-up call, and other states are considering similar legislation.

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Member Record Inspection Rights (California Outline)

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This blog does not focus on homeowners associations or religious organizations. 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. Search This Blog.