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Righting past wrongs: Utah and Connecticut simplify removal of discriminatory covenants

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Community associations in Utah and Connecticut can now use a streamlined process to invalidate racially restrictive provisions contained in governing documents or in individual deeds of homes. Laws similar to the ones in Utah and Connecticut have passed in Washington state, Florida, and Maryland in recent years.

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What Is ADPPA And How Could It Affect Associations?

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On July 20, 2022, the House Energy and Commerce Committee (E&C) approved the proposed American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA) by a 53-2 margin. This is especially true as it comes at a time when five out of the fifty United States (California, Colorado, Connecticut, Utah, and Virginia) have their own data privacy laws.

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Building standards: Improving structural integrity requirements for condominiums

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CAI’s Government and Public Affairs Committee recently held a meeting with experts representing attorneys, builders, reserve specialists, and insurance professionals to discuss current best practices, standards, and public policies related to condominium structural integrity requirements. Building inspections and maintenance.

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New Association Seeks to Clear Path to Law Practice for Former Inmates

Associations Now

After leaving prison, he earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Connecticut and a law degree from Vanderbilt University. But Tejada, now 29, still can’t practice law, despite passing the Connecticut bar exam.

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Library Groups Say LinkedIn Policy Changes Could Violate Users’ Privacy

Associations Now

And an official with the Connecticut Library Association suggested that LinkedIn was abusing its position as a resource in libraries to increase its subscriber count.

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Conference Circuit: Linguistic Society of America

Associations Now

In a plenary address that evening, University of Connecticut linguistics professor Diane C. The initiative, launched by a subset of LSA’s Committee on the Status of Women in Linguistics, pairs people up so they can have a brief meeting with a mentor outside of their official support system.

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New Legislation Allows North Carolina Condominium and Homeowners Association Residents to Conduct Virtual Meetings

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Once the pandemic forced residents to shelter in place, CAI and the Institute’s North Carolina Legislative Action Committee began advocating for new laws to assist community associations officially conduct business. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, community associations were required to host in-person meetings. added Mengert.