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News & Analysis as of May 23, 2013

Higher Education Oversight and Governance: Role of a College Board of Trustees

Art is Long, Life is Short: Estate Planning for the Artist and the Art Collector

by Sarah M. Johnson, Joshua J. Kaufman | Venable LLP on 12/10/2012

I. NON-CHARITABLE TRANSFERS DURING LIFE Art is particularly well-suited for charitable transfers if the circumstances fit, but not all collectors or artists want to leave their art to a charitable organization. In...more

Advanced Estate and Tax Planning for Art and Other Fine Collections

by InKnowVision on 5/8/2012

A composite of studies of trust and estate attorneys, trust officers, and financial planners revealed that: • Fewer than 10% of plans for their clients addressed art, antiques, and collectibles • Fewer than 10% used art...more

Charity vaunteth not itself: the new corporate charity in the UK

by Chris Robinson on 2/3/2012

A new form of corporate entity in the UK will be the Charitable Incorporated Organisation or CIO, likely to become the entity of choice for charities....more

You'll Be Saww-wwwy: The Unauthorized Use of Photos

by Erin McClarty on 12/27/2011

Considerations non-profits should take into consideration when using photographs. ...more

What It Takes To Give: Legal Challenges Associated with Celebrity Philanthropy

by Venable LLP on 6/21/2011

Charities’ Interest in Celebrities § Celebrities are inundated with numerous requests § Celebrities need to carefully research charities § Celebrities should identify a cause that means something to them §...more

Star Power: Celebrity involvement in charitable causes raises both tax and business affairs issues

by Venable LLP on 5/5/2011

THE PARTICIPATION OF CELEBRITIES in charitable causes is rooted in tradition and increasingly apparent in a variety of venues. When those who are famous for their achievements in the arts, entertainment, media, or sports...more

Navigating Nonprofit Partnerships, Joint Ventures & Commercial Co-Ventures: How Arts Organizations Can Avoid the Legal Pitfalls

by Venable LLP on 4/22/2011

Overview *Promotional and Fundraising Affiliations – Corporate Sponsorships – Licensing (Passive Royalty Income) – Commercial Co-Venture *Joint Activities – Joint Programs Via Contract – Subsidiary Entities •...more

Oregon Law Practice Management: How to Get the Most Out of Using a Contract Attorney

by Beverly Michaelis on 4/12/2010

How to get the best results from using a contract attorney; how to provide contract attorney services without running afoul of your professional liability coverage....more