Associations Now

JUNE 10, 2014

The noncompete agreement—a key tool employers use to keep talented employees from jumping ship to join competitors—is under scrutiny in Massachusetts, where the governor wants to ban them. The tech industry says a ban is needed to boost innovation, but business groups have a different take. Where Industry Groups Stand.

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Associations Now

MAY 1, 2013

An early case: In June 2011, North Dakota resident Rodney Brossart became the first person arrested with the help of a drone, the result of a 16-hour standoff in which Brossart threatened to kill police officers who entered his property. . “But without any framework, any technological tool is subject to abuse by law enforcement.”

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Association Adviser

JULY 15, 2014

Our research shows that “lobbying/advocacy efforts” is now the single most important topic to association leaders and their members—ahead of “best practices,” “industry news” and even “careers.” ” But, the two terms should not be used interchangeably. ” More than half (52.1

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