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Developments in Association Law 2021 – 2022

A review of notable cases and regulatory developments for nonprofit organizations at the federal and state levels in 2021 and 2022. Governance - Striltschuk v. Hryckowian, 202 A.D.3d 497, 160 N.Y.S.3d 56 (2022)...more

Developments in Association Law 2020-2021

A review of key legal developments for nonprofit organizations at the federal and state levels in 2020 and 2021. Antitrust Torrey v. Infectious Diseases Society of America, No. 17-190 (E.D. Tex. Sept. 1, 2021), No. 407 &...more

Association Mergers in the Time of Pandemic

For associations facing a bleak future as a result of COVID-19, a merger with another association in the same field may provide a lifeline. Integrating culture and operations poses challenges, but when they can be overcome,...more

Event Contract Cancellation in the Time of COVID-19

Force majeure and other important considerations for nonprofits. Nonprofit organizations should carefully review their event contracts before deciding whether to cancel due to COVID-19, in order to ascertain potential...more

Association Mergers: Timing Is Everything

When and how two associations combine in a merger depends a lot on circumstances at the beginning, middle, and end of the transaction. From leadership transitions to board meeting schedules to advocacy needs, here’s how...more

Developments in Association Law 2018-2019

A review of key legal developments for nonprofit organizations at the federal and state levels in 2018 and 2019. Antitrust enforcement continues against nonprofits. ...more

DOL Endorses Volunteer Treatment of Certification Exam Graders

DOL Opinion Letter confirms that volunteer status not jeopardized by nonprofit payment of expenses. Department of Labor Opinion Letter endorses non-employee classification of member volunteers at nonprofit, without...more

Can Association Membership Be Tied to Professional Certification?

Talone settlement highlights the continuing risk nonprofit organizations face if they link membership to credentialing. - Antitrust class action targeted American Osteopathic Association’s practice of requiring physicians...more

New EU Data Laws—What Nonprofit Organizations Need To Know; Including Template for US/EU Privacy Notice

How will the new European Union data protection law affect U.S. nonprofit organizations? Nonprofit organizations based in the U.S. can often handle large amounts of data which originates in the EU—for example, they may...more

Nonprofits: Beware of Antitrust Troubles

On June 12, 2017, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey denied a motion to dismiss a class action against the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) in Talone v. American Osteopathic Association (No....more

Developments in Association Law 2015–2016

The Nonprofit Organizations Practice at Pillsbury has prepared this summary of significant legal and policy developments that have occurred in approximately the past year. All of these developments have potential impacts upon...more

Antitrust “State Action” Exemption: North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners v. Federal Trade Commission

On February 25, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in North Carolina State Board of Dental Examiners v. Federal Trade Commission, holding that a regulatory board made up of market participants is exempt from...more

The ADA and Private Professional Certification

Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended, mandates that private entities offering examinations or courses related to certain applications, licensing, certification, or credentialing ensure that such...more

The For-Profit Entity's Guide to Doing Business with Nonprofit Organizations

30-SECOND SUMMARY It may seem logical for certain for-profit organizations to enter into business arrangements with nonprofits. Although both parties can certainly benefit from such an arrangement, the nonprofit must be...more

New York’s Non-Profit Revitalization Act

The New York Non-Profit Revitalization Act of 2013 (the “Act”) was signed into law December 18, 2013, and the bulk of its provisions will take effect July 1, 2014. As we reported in our previous alert on the subject, the...more

Proposed Reform of New York’s Charities and Nonprofits Laws Would Ease Burdens

On May 14, 2013, New York State Attorney General Schneiderman joined with the New York Senate and Assembly Committee Chairs to propose legislative reforms to New York’s charities and nonprofits laws. If the reforms are...more

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