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Statement On The Launch Of The New York Coalition For Independent Work

InternetAssociation

Internet Association is pleased to join efforts with the New York Coalition for Independent Work to advocate for a legislative framework that continues to provide New Yorkers a high level of autonomy, flexibility, and the right to choose when, how, and where they earn an income.”. ###.

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Statement On The Passage Of Anti-SLAPP Legislation In New York State

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Washington, DC – John Olsen, IA Director, State Government Affairs, Northeast Region, released the following statement on the passage of legislation in New York State that deters “Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation” (SLAPPs): “Strong anti-SLAPP laws are the best protection for consumers who want to give honest opinions online (..)

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Association Chat Open Chat on Zoom April 11

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One tap mobile +19294362866 ,,84118518808#,,,,*166454# US (New York). 13017158592 ,,84118518808#,,,,*166454# US (Washington DC). Bring your favorite beverage and come as you are! Join Zoom Meeting [link]. Meeting ID: 841 1851 8808 Passcode: 166454. ASSNchat #associations.

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What Does the Sale of The Washington Post Mean to Your Association?

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I’ve been thinking about what Jeff Bezos’ purchase of The Washington Post means for trade associations? We heard the news a couple of weeks ago that Jeff Bezos, founder and chief executive of Amazon is buying The Washington Post and there have been many articles about what this means for the newspaper business.

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Matt Gerst Joins Internet Association As Vice President And Associate General Counsel

InternetAssociation

Washington, DC – Internet Association (IA) announced today that Matt Gerst has joined as Vice President, Legal and Policy Affairs and Associate General Counsel. from New York Law School, and served as an adjunct professor of law in the scholarly writing program at the George Washington University School of Law. ###.

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50 Things That Shaped Our World in 1969

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In August, Woodstock attracts more than 350,000 rock n’ roll fans to a farm in upstate New York. More than 350,000 music revelers attended Woodstock in New York in August 1969. 250,000 protesters march on Washington against the Vietnam War. They won their first game against the New York Mets.

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Online Lenders Working to Find Advocacy Footing in Washington

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In comments to The New York Times , Hoopes noted that the group planned “to create an association in Washington that represents online lenders that are consumer-friendly and that adhere to the highest possible standards of disclosure, transparency and fair pricing.” ” An Early Regulatory Battle. .