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Franchise Association Takes Seattle Minimum-Wage Case to Supreme Court

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The Changing Grassroots The battle over Seattle’s minimum-wage law highlights a current trend in urban areas. The International Franchise Association says that its lawsuit against Seattle over its $15 minimum wage brings up enough legal questions that the Supreme Court should weigh in on the issue.

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Driven to Organize: Seattle-Area Uber Drivers Form Association

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With regulations for app-based ride services looming in Seattle and with concerns rising over the companies’ business practices, a group of drivers decided it was time for an organization of their own. The new group expects to play a role in the development of regulations that would govern the rideshare industry in Seattle.

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Conference Circuit: Immune System

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The American Association of Immunologists’ Annual Meeting kicks off in Seattle later this week. Location: Seattle. Rundown Attendees: 3,000. Exhibitors: 150 plus. Distinguished Lectures: 3. Association: American Association of Immunologists. Conference: IMMUNOLOGY 2016. Venue: Washington State Convention Center.

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Reads of the Week: October 5, 2012

Reid All About it

Wilson’s amusing account of his relationship with Wordsworth in the Paris Review: If You See Wordsworth at the Side of the Road. Here’s a performance they did for Seattle radio station KEXP – check that station out too. Antilamentation is especially good for anyone who’s over-thought the past too much. I loved Eric G. Happy Friday!

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China Still Mulling Draft NGO Law

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This month, Chinese authorities confirmed they are still reviewing comments on proposed legislation that would restrict activity of foreign non-governmental organizations in the country, even though the comments period has long been closed. We still have to deal with various recommendations and opinions in order to revise this law well.”. “We

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China Intent on Restricting NGOs

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business leaders in Seattle last week, Chinese President Xi Jinping downplayed American concerns over a draft law that would subject foreign nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) operating in China to greater scrutiny. Despite concerns raised by U.S. associations and other NGOs, the measure is expected to pass without changes.

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Monday Buzz: Microsoft Announces Tech Talent for Good Program

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For now, Microsoft’s efforts are focused on nonprofits within its native Washington, such as Washington FIRST Robotics , Food Lifeline and the Seattle Aquarium. The Harvard Business Review ‘s Bill Huyett and Rodeny Zemmel have all the answers right here. Breakup of the Day.

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