CEO DATELINE - The daily roundup of news important to associations - Nov. 14, 2013
IFA, U.S. Chamber: Obamacare causing job losses A new survey by two of Washington, D.C.'s largest business groups claims that the Affordable Care Act is already costing employers more money, leading to cuts in full-time jobs.
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - The daily roundup of news important to associations - Nov. 13, 2013
Indie business associations form coalition Seven organizations representing independent businesses have joined together to launch Advocates for Independent Business, a coalition "dedicated to ensuring that locally owned, independent businesses succeed and thrive." Among the coalition's founding members is the American Specialty Toy Retailing Association, which said that the new group would give its members a stronger and louder voice.
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - The daily roundup of news important to associations - Nov. 12, 2013
NAR to build new headquarters The National Association of Realtors announced plans Monday to replace its existing headquarters in Chicago with a new multistory building "intended to become the next destination building in the iconic Chicago skyline."
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - The daily roundup of news important to associations - Nov. 11, 2013
TechAmerica sues ITI over lobbying hires TechAmerica is suing the Information Technology Industry Council after the latter made off with three of TechAmerica's top lobbyists last week. The $5 million lawsuit, which was filed in D.C. Superior Court, claims breach of contract, according to Federal News Radio. It alleges that the lobbyists—Trey Hodgkins, Pam Walker and Carol Henton—gave ITI proprietary information that will harm TechAmerica's competitive advantage.
Read MoreCEO DATELINE - The daily roundup of news important to associations - Nov. 8, 2013
Association president testifies against "patent trolls" Jon Potter, president of the Application Developers Alliance, appeared before Congress Thursday to urge lawmakers to pass legislation that would curb abuses by so-called "patent trolls."
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