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Contracts
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
Should You Use Multiyear Agreements for Your Meetings?
Signing on for several years with the same venue or venue group can streamline the negotiation process and…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Legal Issues for Meetings: Lessons Learned and Planning Ahead
In the year since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, every association has faced the question whether to…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
A Checklist for an Effective Chapter Affiliation Agreement
Many associations use local chapters to engage members, deliver programs, and explore new growth opportunities. To keep the…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
What CEO Compensation Looks Like Now
Thanks to COVID-19, associations want change agents in the corner office, but budgets are tight. The savvy new…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
COVID-19: Legal Strategies for Association Meetings
Due to the unforeseen and devastating effects of the rapidly spreading COVID-19 pandemic, associations are facing tough decisions…
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Executive LeadershipArticleOver 5 years old
Best Practices for Association CEO Employment Contracts
Hiring a new CEO is one of the most significant undertakings in the life cycle of an association,…
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Organizational StrategyArticleOver 5 years old
Six Tips for Consulting Contracts
Consultants are often a key resource for achieving your association’s mission. When you hire a consultant, it’s important…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Executive Compensation Excise Tax: Who, What, and How Much?
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 added a new 21 percent excise tax on tax-exempt organizations,…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Defining Termination for Cause in Executive Employment Agreements
Most associations have some sort of written employment agreement with their chief staff executive, even if it takes…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Legal Insights on Structuring AMC Agreements
Contractual agreements between associations and their partner association management companies require thoughtful consideration of roles and responsibilities, which…
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What Not to Miss in Your Next Contract Review
Grab your red pen, ease into a comfy chair, and get ready for some exciting contract review! Those are words…
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Members onlyMeetings / EventsTemplateOver 5 years old
Speaker Agreement
A fill-in-the-blank speaker agreement between an organization and a conference presenter, covering event details, preparation deadlines, rehearsals, session…
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OperationsArticleOver 5 years old
Good Counsel: Devil in the Details
Don’t ignore the boilerplate in your next contract review. Read on for some thoughts on how to better…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Be Prepared for When Meetings Go Wrong
You can plan your meeting down to the last detail, but how do you prepare for natural disasters…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Shore Up Your Meeting Contracts in Uncertain Times
Long ago, you developed plans for a successful meeting and prayed that you wouldn’t be hit with a…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Wednesday Buzz: Is Your Force Majeure Clause Strong Enough?
In the midst of hurricane season, prevent a major financial loss by strengthening your force majeure clause. Also:…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Affiliation Agreements: Best Practices for Success
Chapters provide a variety of benefits to their parent organizations. Even with the growing number of virtual communities…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Legal Elements of Executive Succession Planning
With more and more baby boomers retiring, more changes are coming to association C-suites. Wise association executives already…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Are Your Website Terms Enforceable?
When an association makes sales, or otherwise engages in commerce, through a website, it's important that the site…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Two Contract Terms That Can Cause Big Trouble
Almost every association, at some point, seeks assistance from outside consultants or providers of products and services. That…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Cover Data-Breach Risk in Licensing Agreements
Many associations license their data to third parties as a revenue source. In the past, these agreements were…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
4 Trouble Spots in Meeting Contracts
It may seem as though contracts with meeting facilities are nothing but standard legalese, but they address important…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Three Disruptions Affecting Meetings and Contracts
New technology, changing attendee behavior, and alternative lodging options are a few elements disrupting association meetings. At a…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Good Counsel: Make Your Best Meeting Contract
Review these provisions before you sign on the dotted line.
