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Coalition Files Amicus Brief Supporting Association Health Plan Rule

Associations Now

District Court for the District of Columbia, backs the administration’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the attorneys general of 11 states and the District of Columbia that seeks to invalidate the final AHP rule. The coalition’s amicus brief, filed with the U.S.

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Association Brain Food Weekly: 4.5.19

Reid All About it

The real situation is more complex: these industries haven’t adapted to changes in their market, but newer, more adaptive brands have. Navigating the Universe of Employee Medical Leave in DC: A Nonprofit’s Guide to the District of Columbia’s Universal Paid Leave Act (UPLA) and Other Employee Leave Laws (online and Washington DC).

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Thursday Buzz: Now That’s a Close Vote

Associations Now

On Monday, the District of Columbia Bar announced the results of its elections, and the two main presidential candidates were separated by just 35 votes, according to Legal Times. Successful Meetings has some useful tips for “bulletproof” contracts in what’s become a seller’s market.

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MGI President Rick Whelan Receives Direct Marketing Association of

Membership Marketing

Membership Marketing Blog. Membership marketing – acquiring, engaging, upgrading, and renewing members – is the cornerstone for associations and relationship driven organizations. MGI President Rick Whelan Receives Direct Marketing Association of Washington Distinguished Achievement Award. Speaking Engagements.

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Wine Retailer Group Expands Amid Industry Changes

Associations Now

The renamed association, which also launched a new website, said it will expand its advocacy focus from promoting nationwide direct shipping—allowing wine retailers to ship directly to consumers in all states—to issues such as third-party marketing and supplier purchasing.

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Coalition Warns of Ripple Effects From Ruling on Association Health Plans

Associations Now

“Those impacted include self-employed farmers and real estate agents and employees of small businesses whose employers cannot afford health coverage in the existing small group market.” Ruling in a lawsuit filed by the attorneys general of 11 states and the District of Columbia, U.S. District Judge John D.

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Could “Safe Phone Zones” Help Stop Distracted Driving?

Associations Now

The effort, conducted in cooperation with Travelers Marketing, is designed to give motorists designated spots to look at their phones, so they don’t do it while they’re stuck in traffic. Travelers Marketing has also worked on similar systems in Virginia and Arizona. Illinois isn’t the first state to try phone zones.