Chad Kolton

Sep 3, 2023 | associationsnow.com | Chad Kolton |Samantha Whitehorne

On September 1, ASAE filed an amicus curiae brief to the U.S. Supreme Court [PDF], supporting the United States Soccer Federation’s request for the Court to review a case with significant implications for associations [PDF]. The case revolves around whether a plaintiff challenging an association for alleged antitrust violations can include association members as codefendants solely due to their membership and adherence to the association’s rules, codes, or standards.

Aug 31, 2023 | associationsnow.com | Chad Kolton |Samantha Whitehorne

Business On August 30, the Biden administration issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking from the Department of Labor to extend overtime pay eligibility to more than 3 million workers. The initiative comes following a similar attempt by the Obama administration over eight years ago to revise overtime eligibility regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Aug 18, 2023 | associationsnow.com | Chad Kolton |Samantha Whitehorne

On August 13, House Ways and Means Chair Jason Smith (R-MO) and Oversight Subcommittee Chair David Schweikert (R-AZ), issued a letter on regulations surrounding political involvement by tax-exempt organizations [PDF]. In the letter, Reps. Smith and Schweikert cited potential for foreign influence through 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) groups in American elections and sought input, while hinting that legislative action may be necessary.

Aug 4, 2023 | associationsnow.com | Chad Kolton |Samantha Whitehorne

Launched in July, the National Governors Association’s new “Disagree Better” initiative seeks to address the problem of polarization in American society by encouraging constructive dialogue and healthy conflict resolution. The NGA initiative is based on the understanding that a majority of Americans, often referred to as the “exhausted majority,” desire a more positive and optimistic approach to dealing with differences.