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Robots as “Electronic Persons”? EU Proposal Gets Pushback
A European Union proposal that would regulate robots, out of concern that they might take jobs away from…
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International Olympic Committee Takes on IAAF’s Russia Ban
In the lead-up to the Rio Olympics, the International Olympic Committee this week took a stand on a…
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The Hidden Business Costs of a Cyberattack
Understanding the havoc cyberattacks can wreak on an association’s business is the first step to remaining proactive against…
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Cannabis Legalization Collides With Workplace Drug Policies
As more states legalize medical and recreational use of marijuana, employers are finding themselves in unfamiliar staff-management territory.…
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Advertisers’ Report Puts Extra Scrutiny on Transparency Issues
A new report released this week by the Association of National Advertisers makes some bombshell claims about how…
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Ad Industry Launches Certification Program to Fight Fraud
The Trustworthy Accountability Group, a coalition of advertising groups supportive of transparency efforts in advertising, has launched a…
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Ready for Trouble? Key Cybersecurity Stats
A survey by ISACA and RSA Conference, “State of Cybersecurity: Implications for 2016,” asked 841 people with cybersecurity…
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Copyright Infringement: Protect Your Content
Fending off content infringement in the internet age.
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Associations: Cincinnati Zoo Tragedy Offers Lessons
After Harambe, a gorilla at the Cincinnati Zoo, was killed during the rescue of a young boy who…
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3 Basic Steps for Leading Through Ethical Issues
Associations can be full of ethical landmines. How do you handle conflicts of interest on your board? Comped…
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Zenefits: A Startup’s Lesson on Compliance
A cautionary tale from the company Zenefits highlights the importance of not cutting corners with compliance. Also: A…
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Tech Group to Defense Department: Don’t Endorse Products
After a top Defense Department official appeared to endorse Windows 10 last month, a major computing trade group…
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IT Group: New EU Data Protection Rules Could Affect You
Even if your organization isn't based in Europe, you may need to plan for the European Union's latest…
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Predictive Tool Sniffs Out Food Fraud
To help grocery manufacturers assess their risk of getting adulterated food, the Grocery Manufacturers Association is deploying new…
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Meat Institute to Researchers: Don’t Delay Sharing Results
In the wake of the long-delayed release of research on the healthfulness of vegetable oil, the head of…
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Tax-Theft Incidents Create Headaches for Workers, Employers
The current tax season has seen a variety of hacking and phishing attempts against both employers and individuals.…
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Ad-Blocking Browser Riles Up Newspaper Group
The Newspaper Association of America, joined by some of its largest members, has called on the makers of…
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Tech Groups Speak Out Against Draft Encryption Bill
Since it was leaked last week, a draft bill pushed by the two leading members of the Senate…
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Eye-Testing App Draws Optometric Association’s Ire
In a letter to the Food and Drug Administration this week, the head of the American Optometric Association…
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GAO Report Looks at Lobbyists’ Compliance
A Government Accountability Office report found most lobbyists are in compliance with the 1995 Lobbying Disclosure Act, but…
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Ad Bureau Offers Publishers Strategies to Tackle Ad Blocking
In an attempt to get ahead of an issue frustrating members in the publishing industry, the Interactive Advertising…
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Medical Societies Speak Out on Physician-Assisted Suicide
Though the California Medical Association has taken a neutral stance, other groups in the U.S. and Canada resist…
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Parmesan Filler Controversy Highlights Cheese Integrity Issues
The revelation that wood pulp was used as filler in grocery store brands of Parmesan cheese led to…
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Why Password Sharing is a Bad Idea
A survey of U.S. consumers found password sharing is common among a majority of people both at home…
