There’s no denying that sightseeing is a very compelling argument when deciding to attend a conference; otherwise organizers wouldn’t devote so much effort to selecting a perfect, inviting location. The Pacific Northwest's natural beauty is second to none. Portland, Oregon’s … [Read more...] about Countdown to ATA65: Portland, Oregon, here we come!
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What is AB5, and how is it affecting translators and interpreters in California?
Rafa Lombardino California Assembly Bill # 5, or AB5 for short, came as a result of a court case that went to the Supreme Court of California involving Los Angeles County and Dynamex Operations West, Inc., a transportation and logistics company. The purpose of this bill was to … [Read more...] about What is AB5, and how is it affecting translators and interpreters in California?
ATA Certification Exam registration fee increase
As many of you may already know, the ATA Board has voted to raise the registration fee for the Certification Exam from $300 to $525, effective January 1, 2019. While the board acknowledges this is a significant increase, it is necessary to keep up with the costs involved in … [Read more...] about ATA Certification Exam registration fee increase
Winner of TA first translation award announced
Becoming a literary translator is a notoriously difficult thing to do, but that hasn’t discouraged Daniel Hahn, Guest Speaker for the Portuguese Language Division in 2016, to do something about it. After winning the International Dublin Literary Award for his translation of José … [Read more...] about Winner of TA first translation award announced