Organizations
The organizations compiled by the Web Team at Howard L. Nations Law Firm provides vast resources for the legal community including information on CLE courses and membership as well as the latest information from over eighty industry organizations.
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Legal Organizations
AAJmart
http://www.atla.org/AtlaMart/Tier3/Forms/AdvertisingIndexes.aspx
An online shopping mall of law-related products and services sponsored by the Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
ABA Section of Science and Technology: Electronic Commerce Division
http://www.abanet.org/scitech/ec/home.html
The E-Commerce Division through its Committees and Working Groups addresses the legal issues arising from business, government, and consumer use of and reliance on such technology. This includes the legal issues relating to use of the Internet to do business, those that arise from the increasingly digital aspects of today's corporate environment, and the developing legal infrastructure for e-commerce.
American Bar Association
http://www.abanet.org
American Bar Association is the largest voluntary professional association in the world. With more than 400,000 members, the ABA provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, information about the law, programs to assist lawyers and judges in their work, and initiatives to improve the legal system for the public.
American Bar Association, Tort and Insurance Practice Section
http://www.abanet.org/tips/home.html
A somewhat eclectic Web site, reflecting an ABA section whose committees focus on topics ranging from admiralty to workers' compensation.
American Immigration Law Foundation
http://www.ailf.org/
Nonprofit organization works to increase public knowledge and understanding of immigration law. Peruse educational resources and related links.
American Law Institute - American Bar Association
http://www.ali-aba.org
CLE Information including: seminar info; writings; audios; videos; and courses.
Association of Federal Defense Attorneys
www.afda.org
Members have access to a newsletter, research materials, a document library, info. about training, and legislative advocacy work. One day pass available for new users.
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
http://www.atla.org/
Membership information; events and education; and legal links.
Australian Legal Information Institute
www.austlii.edu.au
This is to Australian Law what Cornell's Legal Information Institute is to U.S. Law. A comprehensive library of full text legal materials. It includes court decisions and legislation, a anumber of topical libraries and databases, and indexes of links to other Australian law sites.
British and Irish Legal Information Institute
www.bailii.org
BAILLI claims to be the most comprehensive collection of British and Irish primary legal materials on the internet, with well over 250,000 searchable documents 5.5 million hypertext links.
Computer Law Association
http://www.cla.org/
A non-profit international association serving information technology professionals worldwide with case developments and articles on computer law. Find case developments back to 1996 for all US circuit courts and for the US Supreme Court. Gives a calendar of upcoming events.
Dallas Bar Association
http://www.dallasbar.org
Defense Lawyers Associations
Alabama Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
http://www.acdla.org/
Alabama Defense Lawyers Association
http://www.adla.org/
Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice
http://www.aacj.org/
Arkansas Defense Lawyers
http://www.arkansasdefenselawyers.com/
California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
http://www.cacj.org/
Association of Southern California Defense Council
http://www.ascdc.org/
Association of Defense Council for Northern California and Nevada
http://www.adcnc.org/
Colorado Defense Lawyers Association
http://www.codla.org/
Colorado Criminal Defense Bar
http://www.ccdb.org/
Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
http://www.ccdla.com/
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
http://www.nacdl.org/
DC Association of Criminal Defense Lawers
http://www.dcacdl.org/
Flordia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
http://www.facdl.org/
Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
http://www.gacdl.org/
Georgia Defense Lawyers Association
http://www.gdla.org/
Hawaii Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
http://www.nacdl.org/public.nsf/bebf91933007e2ff85256b9c00763431
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Idaho Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
http://www.nacdl.org/public.nsf/bebf91933007e2ff85256b9c00763431
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Indiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
http://www.nacdl.org/public.nsf/bebf91933007e2ff85256b9c00763431
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Iowa Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
http://www.iacdl.com/
Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
http://www.kacdl.org/
Kansas Association of Defense Counsel
http://www.kadc.org/
Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
http://www.nacdl.org/public.nsf/
0/f68018a893883b5085256b9c007b41c7?OpenDocument
Louisiana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
http://www.lacdl.org/
Criminal Defense of Attorneys of Michigan
http://www.cdam.net/
Maryland Criminal Defense Attorneys' Association
http://www.mcdaa.org/
Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
http://macdl.com/
Minnesota Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
http://www.nacdl.org/public.nsf/bebf91933007e2ff85256b9c00763431
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Minnesota Defense Lawyers Association
http://www.mdla.org/
Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
http://www.macdl.net/
Montana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
http://www.mtacdl.org/
Nebraska Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
http://www.nacdl.org/public.nsf/bebf91933007e2ff85256b9c00763431
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Association of defense Counsel for Northern California and Nevada
http://www.adcnc.org/
New Hampshire Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
http://www.nacdl.org/public.nsf/bebf91933007e2ff85256b9c00763431
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Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey
http://www.acdlnj.org/
Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Mexico
http://www.nacdl.org/public.nsf/bebf91933007e2ff85256b9c00763431
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New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
http://www.nysacdl.org/
North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys
http://www.ncada.org/
Meckleburg County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
http://www.nacdl.org/public.nsf/bebf91933007e2ff85256b9c00763431
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North Dakota Association of of Criminal Defense Lawyers
http://www.nacdl.org/public.nsf/freeform/publicwelcome?opendocument
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
http://www.oacdl.org/
Oklahoma Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
http://www.ocdlaonline.com/
Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
http://www.ocdla.org/
Pennsylvania Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
http://www.pacdl.org/
Rhode Island Association of Criminal Lawyers Association
http://www.nacdl.org/public.nsf/bebf91933007e2ff85256b9c00763431
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South Carolina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
http://www.scacdl.org/
South Carolina Defense Trial Lawyers Association
http://www.scdtaa.com/
South Dakota Defense Lawyers Association
http://www.sddla.com/
Tennessee Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
http://www.tcdla.com/
Texas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
http://tcdla.com/
Vermont Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
http://www.vtacdl.com/
Virgina Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
http://www.vccda.org/
Virgina Association of Defense Lawyers
http://www.vada.org/
Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
http://www.wacdl.org/
Washington Defense Trial Lawyers
http://www.wdtl.org/
West Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia
http://www.dtcwv.org/
The Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
http://www.wacdl.com/
Wyoming Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
http://www.criminaljustice.org/public.nsf/bebf91933007e2ff85256b9c00763431
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Defense Research Institute
http://www.dri.org
The national bar association of more than 21,000 defense, insurance and corporate counsel.
Hieros Gamos
http:// www.hg.org/
One of the largest and most comprehensive legal sites with links to organizations, government, specific practice areas, discussion groups, law journals, law libraries, and other legal information.
Houston Bar Association
http://www.hba.org
Houston Trial Lawyers Association
http://www.htla.org/
Law Library Resource Xchange
http://www.llrx.com
A web publication with a special focus on research, management and technology topics for legal professionals. Features include articles, departments and columns with up-to- date information written by law librarians, attorneys, information specialists and consultants.
The Law and Society Association
http://www.lawandsociety.org/
This association brings together scholars from many fields and countries, interested in the place of law in social, political, economic and cultural life. Site includes a web board where people can exchange ideas, and links to related sites.
Legal and Patent Search, Inc.
http://www.1800inventor.com
One of America's premier legal and patent search companies, incorporating honesty and integrity in its commitment to assist lawyers, corporations and individuals in simplifying the complexities of patent laws and procedures.
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
www.naela.com
NAELA is an organization of lawyers who concentrate in legal issues affecting the elderly and disabled. This site offers a members only area that contains a directory, forums, publications, special interests and academy info. The public section offers links and a directory of members.
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
www.criminaljustice.org
Serves as a public forum on criminal justice matters and as a private online service for NACDL members. Includes news releases, legislative alerts and selected full text articles from current and past issues of NACDL magazine. Features a members only section of criminal law links.
National Center for State Courts
http://www.ncsconline.org/
The NCSC provides leadership and service to state courts.
National Criminal Justice Association
http://www.ncja.org/
Special interest group based out of Washington D.C. that represents states on crime control and public safety matters. Site provides general info. on membership, events and publications.
National District Attorneys Association
http://www.ndaa.org/
The nation's largest, primary and most influential organization of prosecuting attorneys. NDAA's American Prosecutors Research Institute (APRI) provides specialized training/technical assistance.
National Legal Aid & Defender Association
www.nlada.org
Membership to this organization includes civil and criminal lawyers representing indigent clients. Obtain a full text of Indigent Defense, or the black letter standards which covers assignment of counsel, training administration and other matters.
Southern Trial Lawyers Association
http://www.southerntriallawyers.com/
State Bar Associations
Alabama State Bar Association
http://www.alabar.org/
Alaska State Bar Association
www.alaskabar.org/
Arizona State Bar Association
http://azbar.org/
Arkansas State Bar Association
www.arkbar.com/
California State Bar Association
http://www.calbar.org/
Colorado State Bar Association
http://www.cobar.org/
Connecticut State Bar Association
http://www.ctbar.org/
Delaware State Bar Association
http://www.ct-tla.org/
District of Columbia State Bar Association
http://www.badc.org/
Flordia State Bar Association
www.flabar.org/
Georgia State Bar Association
http://www.gabar.org/
Hawaii State Bar Association
http://www.hsba.org/
Idaho State Bar Association
http://www2.state.id.us/isb/
Illinois State Bar Association
http://www.illinoisbar.org/
Indiana State Bar Association
http://www.state.in.us/isba/
Iowa State Bar
http://www.iowabar.org/main.nsf
Kansas State Bar
http://www.hg.org/cgi-bin/redir.cgi?url=http://www.kybar.org/
Kentucky State Bar
http://www.kybar.org/
Louisiana State Bar
http://www.lsba.org
Maine State Bar Association
http://www.mainebar.org/
Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar (Attorney Search)
http://www.mebaroverseers.org/index.asp
Maryland State Bar Association
http://www.msba.org/
Massachusetts Bar Association
http://www.massbar.org/
Michigan - State Bar of Michigan
http://www.michbar.org/
Minnesota State Bar Association
http://www.mnbar.org/
The Mississippi Bar
http://www.msbar.org/
The Missouri Bar
http://www.mobar.org/
Montana - State Bar of Montana
http://www.montanabar.org/
National South Asian Bar Association
http://www.na-saba.org/
Nebraska State Bar Association
http://www.nebar.com/
Nevada - State Bar of Nevada
http://www.nvbar.org
New Hampshire Bar Association
http://www.nhbar.org/
New Jersey State Bar Association
http://www.njsba.com/
New Mexico - State Bar of New Mexico
http://www.nmbar.org/
New York State Bar Association
http://www.nysba.org/
North Carolina State Bar
http://www.ncbar.com/index.asp
North Dakota - State Bar Association of North Dakota
http://www.sband.org/
Ohio State Bar Association
http://www.ohiobar.org/
Oklahoma Bar Association
http://www.okbar.org/
Oregon State Bar
http://www.osbar.org/
Pennsylvania Bar Association
http://www.pa-bar.org/
Rhode Island Bar Association
http://www.ribar.com/
South Carolina State Bar
http://www.scbar.org/
State Bar of South Dakota
http://www.sdbar.org/
Tennessee Bar Association
http://www.tba.org/
Texas - State Bar of Texas
http://www.texasbar.com/
Utah State Bar
http://www.utahbar.org/
Vermont State Bar
http://www.vtbar.org/
Virginia State Bar
http://www.vsb.org/
Washington State Bar
http://www.wsba.org/
West Virgina State Bar
http://www.wvbar.org/
Wisconsin State Bar
http://www.wisbar.org/
Wyoming State Bar
http://www.wyomingbar.org/
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
http://www.ttla.com
Access member services, TTLA's online library, conduct CLE searches, or post deposition searches.
Trial Lawyers' Associations
Alabama Trial Lawyer Association
http://www.atla.net/
Alaska Academy of Trial Lawyers
http://www.alaskatriallawyers.org/
Arizona Trial Lawyer Association
http://www.aztla.org/
Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association
www.arktla.org/ar/
Consumer Attorneys of California
http://www.caoc.com/
Colorado Trial Lawyers Assocaition
http://www.ctlanet.org/co/
Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
http://www.ct-tla.org
Delaware Trial Lawyers Association
http://www.dtla.org/de/
Flordia Trial Lawyers Association
http://www.aftl.org
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
http://www.gtla.org/
Hawaii Trial Lawyers Association
http://www.clh.org/
Idaho Trial Lawyer Association
http://www.itla.org/
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
http://www.illinoisbar.org/
Indiana Trial Lawyers Association
http://www.i-t-l-a.org/
Iowa Trial Lawyers Association
http://www.iowatla.org/
Kansas Trial Lawyers Association
http://www.ktla.org/
Kentucky Academy of Trial Lawyers
http://www.kata.org/ky/
Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association
http://www.ltla.org/la/
Maine Trial Lawyers Association
http://www.mtla.org/
Michigan Trial Lawyers Association
http://www.mtla.net/
Maryland Trial Lawyers Association
http://www.mdtriallawyers.com/
Massachusetts Academy of Trial Lawyers
http://www.massacademy.com/ma/
Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association
http://www.mntla.com/
Mississippi Trial Lawyers Association
http://www.mstla.com/ms/
Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
http://www.matanet.org/mo/
Montana Trial Lawyers Association
http://www.monttla.com/
Nebraska Association of Trial Lawyers
http://www.nebraskatrial.com/
Nevada Trial Lawyers Association
http://www.ntla.org/
New Hampshire Trial Lawyers Association
http://www.nhtla.org/nh/
Association of Trial Lawyers of America-New Jersey
http://www.atlanj.org/
New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association
http://www.nmtla.org/
New York State Trial Lawyer Association
http://www.nystla.org/
North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers
http://www.ncatl.org/
North Dakota Trial Lawyers Association
http://www.ndtla.com/
The Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers
http://www.oatlaw.org/
Oklahoma Trial Lawyers Association
http://www.otla.org/
Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
http://www.oregontriallawyers.org/
Pennsylvania Trial Association
http://www.patla.org/
Rhode Island Trial Lawyers Association
http://www.ritla.org/ri/
South Carolina Trial Lawyers Association
http://www.sctla.org/
Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association
http://www.ttla.org/
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
http://www.ttla.com/tx/
Utah Trial Lawyers Association
http://www.utla.org/ut/
Vermont Trial Lawyers Association
http://www.vtla.org/vt/
Virgina Trial Lawyers Association
http://www.vtla.com/
Washington Trial Lawyers Association
http://wstla.org/Default.aspx
West Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
http://www.wvtla.org/
Wisconsin Academy of Trial Lawyers
http://www.watl.org/
Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association
http://www.wytla.org/
Trial Lawyers For Public Justice
http://www.tlpj.org
TLPJ specializes in public-interest litigation in areas of civil law, toxic torts, the environment, access to the courts, class action abuse prevention, and discrimination.
World Intellectual Property Organization
www.wipo.org
WIPO is the U.N. Agency responsible for the protection of intellectual property throughout the world. Site provides background and texts of all major treaties and other forms of international IP protection. Also includes specific WIPO initiatives on dispute resolution, domain names, electronic commerce, biotechnology, and other current issues.
Nursing Organizations
American Academy of Nursing
http://www.aannet.org/
Washington D.C. based organization made up of 1,200 education, management, practice and research professionals in the nursing industry. Information on programs, membership, conferences, news and publications.
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
http://www.aanp.org/
Full service organization for nurse practitioners of all specialties.Serves as a resource for nurse practitioners, their patients and health care consumers.
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
http://www.aacn.org/
Formerly American Association of Cardiovascular Nurses, Critical Care Nursing is that specialty that deals with human responses to life threatening health problems. Read about education, certification programs, careers, and publications.
American Association for the History of Nursing
http://www.aahn.org/
Research the history of nursing and discover links to numerous bibliographic resources.
American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants
http://www.aalnc.org/
Nonprofit organization dedicated to the professional enhancement of registered nurses practicing in a consulting capacity in the legal field. Find out about their educational programs, development opportunities and many other benefits of membership.
American Association of Managed Care Nurses
http://www.aamcn.org/
Resource for Managed Care Nursing, find practice standards, resources, journals, bi-weekly nursing news update and membership information.
American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
http://www.aann.org/
Recognized on all aspects of Neuroscience Nursing. Find membership information, educational resources, bulletin board and newsletter.
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
http://www.aana.com/
Details of this association for registered nurse-anesthetists, with articles on anesthesia practice for professionals and patients.
American Association of Occupational Health Nurses
http://www.aaohn.org/
Site provides news, discussion forum, publications and continuing education information related to occupational nursing.
American Association of Office Nurses
http://www.aaon.org/
Promotes recognition and professionalism of office nursing. Contains membership info. and resources.
American College of Nurse-Midwives
http://www.acnm.org/
Locate a nurse-midwife from a list of nearly 400 practices in the U.S. Includes advice about choosing a midwife and question to ask.
American College of Nurse Practitioners
http://www.acnpweb.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1
Browse site to find legislative updates, details of Medicaid and policy activities.
American Holistic Nurses Association
http://www.ahna.org/
Provides details of the certificate program in holistic nursing and hosts a chat forum.
American Medical Informatics Association
http://www.amia.org/
Learn about the AMIA, its leader teams, bylaws, opportunities, roles and journals.
American Nurses Association - Nursing World
http://www.nursingworld.org/
Represents the nations 2.2 million registered nurses. Find associations, meetings and links to important reference sources.
Industry Organizations
ABATE of California - American Brotherhood Aimed Toward Education
http://www.abate.org/
Motorcyclists' organization dedicated to protecting riders' rights and promoting safety, including rider training and educational programs.
Administration on Aging - AOA
http://www.aoa.gov
U.S. Department of health and human services, Administration on Aging. Find information on the older americans act, administration on aging, aging network, state and area agencies.
Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association - AOPA
http://www.aopa.org
AOPA is the largest, most influential aviation association in the world. Provides member services that range from representation at the federal, state and local levels to legal services and advice.
Advocates for Auto and Highway Safety
http://www.saferoads.org
Alliance of consumer, health and safety groups and insurance companies and agents working together to make America's roads safer.
American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators - AAMVA
http://www.aamva.org
Non - profit organization which develops model programs in motor vehicle administration, police traffic services and highway safety. Its program development and research activities provide guidelines for more effective public service. Search for events, products and services and news room.
American Association of State and Highway Transportation Officials - AASHTO
http://www.aashto.org/aashto/home.nsf
Non-profit, no partisan association representing all five transportation modes; air, highways, public transportation, rail and water in the 50 states, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
American Gear Manufacturers Association - AGMA
www.cssinfo.com/info/agma.html
Voluntary association of companies, consultants, and academicians with a direct interest in the design, manufacture and application of gears and flexible couplings. Find information on programs and services, gear-related standards, market reports and statistics, expo, and AGMA training school.
American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association AHRMA
http://www.ahrma.org/
Guide to vintage racing in the United States. This site includes news, race results, the rule book, and an events calendar.
American Institute of Chemical Engineers - AIChE
www.aiche.org//
Founded in 1908, AIChE is a professional association of more than 50,000 members that provides leadership in advancing the chemical engineering profession. Information on conferences, publications, careers and employment, education and training, and membership.
American Motorcyclist Association
http://www.ama-cycle.org/index.asp
American Motorcyclist Association is a 210,000 member organization with a 73-year history pursuing, protecting and promoting the interests of the worlds largest and most dedicated group of motorcycle enthusiasts. Find news, accident studies, current laws, sports, clubs, travel and tours information.
American National Standards Institute - ANSI
http://www.ansi.org
Non-profit organization that administers and coordinates the U.S. voluntary standardization and conformity assessment system. Library and databases are available as well as list of services, standards information, events and membership. ANSI online provides convenient access to timely and relevant information on the ANSI Federation and the latest national and international standards - related activities.
American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
http://www.asce.org/
This site provides information about the various fundraising programs conducted by the foundation to fulfill its mission to generate resources for civil engineering profession.
American Society of Mechanical Engineers - ASME
www.asme.org
International nonprofit organization that sets many industrial and manufacturing standards. Also promotes and enhances the technical and professional well being of members through education, training and conferences. Find publications, events and resource center.
American Society for Nondestructive Testing - ASNT
www.asnt.org/home.htm
ASNT helps create a safer world by serving the NDT (nondestructive testing) professions and promoting NDT technologies through publishing, certification, research and conferencing.
American Society of Safety Engineers - ASSE
http://www.asse.org
Founded in 1911, this is the oldest and largest professional safety organization. Its members manage, supervise, and consult on safety, health and environmental issues in industry, insurance, government and education.
American Society for Testing Materials - ASTM
http://www.astm.org
Provides a global forum for the development and publication of voluntary consensus standards for materials, products, systems and services. ASTM standards serve as the basis for manufacturing, procurement and regulatory activities.
Automotive Lift Institute - ALI
http://www.autolift.org
Trade Association of U.S. manufacturers of in ground lifts which monitors state and local regulations, with safety being its primary activity. Find industry statistical information, news releases, safety standards, safety manuals and videos, and membership information.
Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute - BHSI
http://www.bhsi.org
Acting as a clearing house and technical resource for bicycle helmet information. Find everything you need to know about helmets including, various kinds, safety information, helmet laws, helmet recalls, statistic research, and brain injury information.
Boat Safe
http://www.boatsafe.com
Approved by the NASBLA and recognized by the US Coast Guard, this company offers certification courses, safe boating tips and quizzes, contests, and safety courses with boating simulations and animations.
Boaters Against Drunk Driving - BADD
http://www.badd.org
National non-profit organization dedicated to public awareness for safe, sober, responsible boating throughout US and Canada. Find interests, statistics, BADD chapters and objectives.
Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association - BHMA
http://www.cssinfo.com/info/bhma.html
BHMA is the sole U.S. organization to develop and maintain performance standards for architectural hardware. Also sponsors independent certification of builders hardware products.
Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association - BIFMA
http://www.cssinfo.com/info/bifma.html
Works with ANSI to produce voluntary standards for manufacturers of office furnishings. Standards are intended to provide a common basis for the evaluation of safety, durability, and the structural adequacy of the specified furniture.
Canadian Standards Association - CSA
www.csa.ca/default.asp?language=english
CSA enhances public safety and health. Advance the quality of life, help preserve environment and facilitating trade.
Canena - Council for Harmonization of Electrotechnical Standardization
http://www.canena.org
The goal of Canena is to foster the harmonization of electrotechnical product standards conformity assessment test requirements and electrical codes between all democracies of the Western Hemisphere.
