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Associations at Odds Over Proposed Massachusetts Ban on Noncompete Clauses

Associations Now

Deval Patrick (D) proposed legislation in April that would ban the practice of keeping employees from working for a competitor under most circumstances. California is one of just two states (along with North Dakota) that ban noncompete clauses in most cases. “We Massachusetts Gov. Where Industry Groups Stand.

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Luggage Tags and Breath Mints: How MSAE Refreshed Itself As Associations North

Association Adviser

AA: Ho w does it help your association recruit and retain more members? AK: There’s new energy and enthusiasm among Associations North members. AK: RFPs and proposals were sent to five branding firms we felt could meet our needs. An initial proposed name that spoke to our essential value of advancement didn’t quite fit the mark.