Nonprofit Law, Communications & Media Law

Internet Fundraising for Tax-Exempt Organizations

by Jamie Bowles | Proskauer - Not for Profit/Exempt... on 5/9/2013

The IRS recently released an Information Letter, written in response to a congressman’s inquiry about an unidentified charity’s unidentified practices, confirming that Section 501(c)(3) organizations may use the internet to...more

Advertising News & Analysis - April 25, 2013

by Jeffrey D. Knowles, Kristalyn Loson, Randall Miller, Jonathan L. Pompan, Melissa Landau Steinman | Venable LLP on 4/29/2013

In this issue: - Venable Welcomes Randy Miller - FTC Survey Estimates Fraud Affected 25.6 Million Americans in 2011 - New Florida Law May Axe Charitable Promos, Cause Marketing Campaigns - What to...more

State Regulation of Nonprofit Organizations: Everything You Need to Know about Required State Filings for Your Nonprofit...

by Kristalyn Loson | Venable LLP on 4/24/2013

In This Presentation: - Incorporation/Annual Corporate Reporting - Foreign Corporation Authorization/Reporting - State Tax - Registration and Reporting - Charitable Solicitation...more

EXCLUSIVE: Florida’s top sweepstakes regulator discusses recent changes to Florida’s game promotion statute

by Thompson Coburn LLP on 4/23/2013

Effective April 10, 2013, the state of Florida made changes to its Game Promotion Statute. The changes were made partly in response to the state’s recent ban of so-called Internet sweepstakes cafes....more

So You Want to Create an App?: Important Legal Considerations for Nonprofits

by Krista Coons, Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum | Venable LLP on 4/9/2013

In this presentation: - Apps! A Mobile Revolution - But, What Exactly Is an App? - Apps vs. Websites: A Primer - Legal Considerations - Why Does IP Ownership Matter? - Creation of...more

Raising Funds for Nonprofits: Key Legal Issues, Common Pitfalls & New Intellectual Property Concerns

by Marcella Ballard, Kristalyn Loson, Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum | Venable LLP on 4/1/2013

In this presentation: *Charitable Solicitation: - Charitable Solicitation Regulatory Overview - Legal Considerations for the Charity’s Own Fundraising - Working with Professional...more

Preparing an Online Social Media Policy: The Top Ten Legal Considerations for Your Nonprofit

by Ronald Taylor, Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Armand Zottola | Venable LLP on 3/12/2013

Legal issues - Same as before but new platforms – Entity use of social media – Pathways to Legal Liability or Risk: Defamation, Intellectual Property, Trade Secret, Advertising, Privacy, and...more

The Impact Of The Supreme Court’s Recent Decision In Clapper v. Amnesty International USA On Privacy and Data-Security Litigation

by Edward Boyle, David Cinotti, Emilio W. Cividanes, Thomas Gilbertsen, Stuart P. Ingis, Joeann Walker | Venable LLP on 3/6/2013

On February 26, 2013, the Supreme Court decided Clapper v. Amnesty International USA, which clarified the standard to establish Article III standing for claims based on impending or future harm. The Supreme Court, in a 5-4...more

Top Five International Trademark Pitfalls for Nonprofits

by Andrew D. Price, Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum | Venable LLP on 3/6/2013

In this presentation: - Brand Value - Brand Strength - Brand Registration - Brand Control - Brand Distinctiveness, Availability & Exclusivity Please see full presentation below for...more

Commercial Co-ventures – Best Practices and Legal Developments for Nonprofits

by Kristalyn Loson, Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum | Venable LLP on 2/11/2013

In this presentation: - Recognizing Commercial Co-ventures - Common Regulatory Requirements - Contractual Issues - Disclosures - The Charity’s Role – Federal Tax Considerations - Emerging Models...more

Form PC Revisions and Other Areas of Focus on Charities – A Summary of Remarks by Mary Beckman, Non-Profit Organizations/Public...

by Sharon C. Lincoln | Foley Hoag LLP on 2/1/2013

Forthcoming revisions to Form PC, examining new forms of solicitation using social media, and newly proposed legislation regarding director compensation were topics covered by Mary Beckman, Chief of the Massachusetts Attorney...more

DC Circuit Reversed Van Hollen. Players Changed Tactics to Avoid Disclosure. Did It Matter in 2012? by Claudia A. Hrvatin

by King & Spalding on 2/1/2013

On September 18, 2012, in Van Hollen v. Federal Election Commission, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit reversed a March 30th ruling of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia...more

New York Attorney General Proposes New Rules Requiring Nonprofits Funding Political Communications to Disclose Donors

by Ronald M. Jacobs, Alexandra Megaris, Lawrence H. Norton | Venable LLP on 12/19/2012

On December 11, 2012, the New York Attorney General’s Office proposed rules that would require nonprofit organizations doing business in New York to disclose their spending on a wide range of activities, including those...more

What New York’s Cause Marketing Guidelines Mean for You

by Venable LLP on 11/9/2012

In this presentation: - Intro (NYAG Investigation, Best Practices)! - What Precipitated Guidelines! - Force of Law?! - Challenges/Considerations! - Your Questions! Please see full presentation...more

New York Attorney General Issues Best Practices for “Pink Ribbon” and Other Cause Marketing Campaigns

by Proskauer - Not for Profit/Exempt... on 11/2/2012

“Cause marketing campaigns,” or “commercial co-ventures” (i.e., advertising campaigns in which a company indicates that the purchase or use of its products will result in a charitable contribution) have long been a popular...more

Significant New and Higher Standards for Cause Marketing: New York Attorney General Releases Report on "Pink Ribbon" Campaigns

by Venable LLP on 10/23/2012

The New York Attorney General (“NY AG”) released a much-anticipated report on "pink ribbon" campaigns, last week. The report, entitled Five Best Practices for Transparent Cause Marketing (the “Best Practices”), available...more

How Nonprofits Can Raise Money and Awareness Through Campaigns Without Raising Legal Risk

by Venable LLP on 8/3/2012

In this presentation: - Charitable Solicitation Requirements Overview - Regulatory Update - Social Media Implications - Raffles/Sweepstakes - Promotions Through Social Media - Mobile...more

Groups Sponsoring Electioneering Communications Must Disclose All Donors Pending Appeal of District Court Order

by Venable LLP on 5/22/2012

Advocacy groups and trade associations that fund political advertisements may be compelled to make heightened donor disclosures as a result of recent litigation. The expanded disclosure requirements apply to “electioneering...more

FCC Proposes to Liberalize Rules Against Noncommercial Stations Fundraising For Third-Party Non-Profit Groups

by Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 4/27/2012

The FCC has adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking suggesting, with significant limitations, a liberalization of its rules that prohibit noncommercial broadcasters from raising funds for an entity other than the station...more

Social Media and Charitable Solicitation Considerations

by Venable LLP on 4/26/2012

In this presentation: - General Legal Issues with Entity Use of Social Media * Defamation * IP * Misleading Advertising * Privacy – “Similar Issues, New Platforms” - Charitable Solicitation...more

Watchdog Group files Complaint on Tax-related Comment by Bishop

by Darrin Mish, Tampa Tax Attorney on 4/23/2012

The watchdog group Americans United for Separation of Church and State filed an official complaint against Roman Catholic Bishop Daniel Jenky of the Peoria, Illinois diocese over remarks he made about how social services for...more

All About UBIT: What Nonprofit Leaders Need to Know

by Venable LLP on 3/20/2012

In this presentation: - What is Unrelated Business Income? - UBIT Exceptions: Qualified Sponsorship Income - UBIT Exceptions: Royalty Income - Cause-Related Marketing Please see full presentation...more

Charitable Solicitation and Commercial Co-Venturer Red Flags: Insights for Charities and Marketers from the NY Attorney General

by Venable LLP on 2/28/2012

In November 2011, it was widely reported that the New York Attorney General (the “NY AG”) had opened an investigation into the cause-related marketing efforts of “pink ribbon” charities. As...more

How Nonprofits Can Raise Money and Awareness through Promotional Campaigns without Raising Legal Risks

by Venable LLP on 2/15/2012

How Can Nonprofits Raise Money Using Promotional Campaigns? Promotional campaigns by nonprofits, their agents, and for-profits that engage in “cause marketing” are heavily regulated under state law. Each...more

Legal Risks in Nonprofit Social Media Use

by Gammon & Grange, P.C. on 2/3/2012

Social media has become an invaluable tool for advancing nonprofit causes. But most nonprofits are unaware of the many potential legal traps in the online world. Below are some tips on avoiding legal troubles in social media...more

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