Tag
Liability
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 2 years old
Does Your Association Need Image Permission Policies for Member-Generated Content?
Many associations rely on member-generated content for a wide range of projects, including social media, journals, and websites.…
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GovernanceArticleOver 2 years old
D&O Insurance: What Associations Need to Know
Find the idea of getting insurance primarily for your board members a little confusing? This FAQ helps break…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 2 years old
Three Scenarios That Might Require Online Waivers
At some point in our lives, we’ve all signed a waiver—whether it was to enter an extra scary…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Lessons for Your Legal Audit From Due Diligence Reviews
It is wise for any association to periodically conduct a legal audit of its organization and operations to…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Protect Your Association’s Attorney-Client Privilege
Most association leaders are familiar with the concept of attorney-client privilege in the context of engaging outside counsel…
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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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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Balance Free Expression and Workplace Harmony as Elections Approach
With an election right around the corner, political talk may seep into the office—even when the office is…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Should Your Chapters Sign a COVID-19 Waiver?
What happens when your chapters hold in-person meetings—even after your association has made it clear that events should…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Recommended Practices for Avoiding Discrimination in Hiring and Termination Decisions
The recent Black Lives Matter protests have made many people look more closely at racism in the United…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Five Legal Questions About Resuming In-Person Events as COVID-19 Continues
As associations begin to contemplate the return of in-person meetings and conferences—while they continue to hold and plan…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Directors and Officers Insurance Basics
Which associations need D&O? I would say all associations need it. If you have a board of directors,…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
The Fix: Leader Liability Protection
Once in a while, association board members may be accused of fraud, financial mismanagement, or negligence in carrying…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Why and How to Develop an Event Code of Conduct
Meetings, conferences, conventions, workshops, retreats—they’re the lifeblood of associations. Staff work painstakingly to control an array of variables…
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The Antitrust Risk You May Be Overlooking
Among the liability risks that keep association executives up at night, antitrust “tying” claims are probably low on…
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Be Ready to Investigate a Claim of Sexual Harassment
Imagine you have a volunteer leader who is known to make occasional off-color remarks to other members or your…
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A Framework for Responsible Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming integrated into our world, and in some cases it’s happening without people even…
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Best Practices to Minimize Risk in the #MeToo World
The #MeToo movement has brought increased reporting of sexual harassment in the workplace and decreased tolerance for wrongful…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Beware the Legal Pitfalls of New Work Arrangements
Fights over who gets the plum corner office have plagued employers for as long as there have been…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Reduce the Risk of Liability for Intoxicated Attendees
Association social events provide valuable opportunities for member engagement and are integral to keeping your organization relevant to…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
10 Tips for Negotiating Your Cyber Insurance Policy
Organizations of all sizes, across a wide spectrum of industries, have been increasingly exposed to network and data…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Harassment at Events: Liability Concerns and Prevention Best Practices
The opportunity to participate in annual meetings, conferences, tradeshows, and other association-sponsored events is often a primary motivation…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Stay Protected From Online Copyright Claims
Many associations have blogs and other online content platforms that allow users to post comments, pictures, music—you name…
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Legal Guidelines for Conducting Employee Evaluations
Association executives must at times consider reducing staff size in order to maintain the fiscal health of their…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Do Drones Have a Place at Meetings?
Whether drones are a fly-by-night fad or a must-have for any planner's toolbox remains to be seen, but…
