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Trade Associations

Here's a look at documents from national and international trade associations

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Professional Accounting Coalition Expresses Strong Opposition to Draft Regulation Excluding Accounting From Professional Degree Designation
NEW YORK, Dec. 17 -- The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants issued the following news release:

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Professional Accounting Coalition Expresses Strong Opposition to Draft Regulation Excluding Accounting from Professional Degree Designation

The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA), together with eight other professional accounting organizations representing approximately 1.5 million accounting and finance professionals, sent a letter (https://www.aicpa-cima.com/resources/download/coalition-department-of-education-letter) to the U.S. Department of Education expressing ... Show Full Article

New York Legislation Will Protect Homebuyers From Predatory Contracts
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- The American Land Title Association issued the following news release:

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New York Legislation Will Protect Homebuyers from Predatory Contracts

The American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, AARP and the New York State Land Title Association (NYSLTA) applaud the New York State Legislature for passing S 6361/A 5886, which includes provisions protecting homeowners from the predatory practice of filing unfair real estate fee agreements in property records, known as Non-Title Recorded Agreements for Personal ... Show Full Article

New Battlespace: Autonomy and Robotics Are Reshaping Modern Warfare
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 17 -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International issued the following news release:

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The New Battlespace: Autonomy and Robotics Are Reshaping Modern Warfare

AUVSI President & CEO Michael Robbins joined Michael Brasseur on the Skapa Podcast: Creating the Future to discuss how autonomy and robotics are reshaping modern warfare. The conversation explores why future military advantage will be defined by scale, speed, and trust in autonomous systems, not reliance on legacy platforms alone.

Robbins emphasizes the critical importance of building confidence ... Show Full Article

KDI Office Technology Named 2026 Ricoh ProVision Dealer Partner for Third Consecutive Year
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Dec. 17 -- The Business Technology Association issued the following news:

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KDI Office Technology Named 2026 Ricoh ProVision Dealer Partner for Third Consecutive Year

BTA member KDI Office Technology has announced that it has once again been named a Ricoh ProVision Dealer Partner for 2026, marking the company's third consecutive year receiving this honor. The ProVision Dealer Partner designation recognizes outstanding service performance, technical certification and an exceptional customer experience across Ricoh's national dealer network.

View the official recognition ... Show Full Article

Consumer Technology Association: CES 2026 Defines the Future of Manufacturing
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 17 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following news release:

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CES 2026 Defines the Future of Manufacturing

Show highlights include Advanced Manufacturing Showcase and new manufacturing track featuring NAM President and CEO Jay Timmons and SME Executive Director and CEO Jeannine Kunz

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The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)(R) announces CES(R) 2026 will spotlight next generation manufacturing, exploring how innovations in energy, mobility, and AI are changing how we design, build and deliver products.

"Manufacturing is transforming fast and ... Show Full Article

American Fintech Council Urges a Thoughtful Framework to Ensure Practical Small Business Lending Data Reporting
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- The American Fintech Council, an organization that says it promotes a transparent, inclusive, and customer-centric financial system, issued the following news release:

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American Fintech Council (AFC) Urges a Thoughtful Framework to Ensure Practical Small Business Lending Data Reporting

Letter to CFPB on 1071 calls for an iterative, data-driven approach that protects small business owners and ensures a fair, competitive credit market

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The American Fintech Council (AFC), the premier industry association representing responsible fintech companies and innovative banks, ... Show Full Article

American Fintech Council Joins Cross-Industry Coalition Urging Congress to Advance FCRA Litigation Reform
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- The American Fintech Council, an organization that says it promotes a transparent, inclusive, and customer-centric financial system, issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2025:

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American Fintech Council (AFC) Joins Cross-Industry Coalition Urging Congress to Advance FCRA Litigation Reform

Broad group of financial services, business, and consumer reporting organizations calls for targeted reforms to curb abusive litigation while preserving strong consumer protections

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The American Fintech Council (AFC), the premier industry association representing responsible ... Show Full Article