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

Ungrated

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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Know before you fly: Not all flags are treated equally under the law

Ungrated

Other states, such as California and Connecticut, do not permit associations to restrict the display of political flags. Proudly fly your flags—in compliance with your association’s governing documents and state statutes. State laws in Minnesota, Nevada, Ohio, and Washington prevent restrictions on the display of state flags.

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Monday Buzz: Take Advantage of Google’s Management Resources

Associations Now

The company has produced “a host of training and support documents to help newer managers learn the tricks of the trade, elicit great feedback, mentor colleagues, and run effective one-on-ones,” reports Inc. Take a look at the company’s surveys, worksheets, slides, and documentation developed for managers for a little inspiration.

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

AMG

“Virtual meetings have increased the efficiency and resident participation of meetings resulting in more community engagement, as well as offering a cost-effective way to share information and documents,” says, Paul Mengert, CMCA, PCAM, chair and federal liaison of the CAI North Carolina Legislative Action Committee. added Mengert.

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GMO Labeling Battle Gets Fresh Kick-Start in Washington

Associations Now

” Such a rule would conflict with a recently enacted Connecticut law requiring GMO labeling and prohibiting the use of the term “natural” on packaging of foods containing GMOs. In the wake of the leak of the GMA document, environmentalist and food activist organizations have questioned the association’s motives.

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

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Connecticut – 3.5 Academic Conferences Cancelled or Postponed due to COVID-19 – CESSE started a crowdsourced document to track STEM and scholarly society events that have been affected by coronavirus. Illinois – 12.7 million – started 5 p.m. million – effective 11:59 p.m. New Jersey – 8.9 million – started 9 p.m. Louisiana – 4.6

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

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Connecticut – 3.5 Academic Conferences Cancelled or Postponed due to COVID-19 – CESSE started a crowdsourced document to track STEM and scholarly society events that have been affected by coronavirus. Illinois – 12.7 million – started 5 p.m. million – effective 11:59 p.m. New Jersey – 8.9 million – started 9 p.m. Louisiana – 4.6