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Indemnity deeds of trust historically have afforded an opportunity to minimize recordation taxes on commercial real estate loan transactions in nearly all Maryland jurisdictions. Referred to as IDOTs, they are typically…more

A recent decision in the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, Liu v. Amerco, demonstrates that even unsuccessful attempts to fix prices can lead to class action lawsuits. This case shows the serious legal…more

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

On May 16, 2012, the Small Business Administration issued a proposed rule implementing portions of the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010. See 77 FR 29130-29165 (May 16, 2012). The lengthy rule covers many areas of the regulations…more

On April 27, the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”) ordered the nation’s television broadcasters to transition filing their records of political air time sales from paper to a website the FCC will create and host. This…more

In this presentation: - Contracting Trends - Identifying Risks - Negotiating Contracts - Key Contract Provisions - Managing the Internal Contracting Process - The Top “Take-Aways” Please see…more

Earlier this year, the Internal Revenue Service’s (“IRS”) Exempt Organizations (“EO”) division unveiled its annual work plan. The plan highlights EO’s priorities for the year and is the best indicator of what the staff will be…more

The Foreign Agents Registration Act (22 U.S.C. § 611 et seq., “FARA” or the “Act”) requires persons and entities in the United States to register with the Department of Justice’s (“DOJ”) FARA Registration Unit when they engage…more

The U.S. House of Representatives’ Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight announced yesterday that it will hold a series of hearings on the tax-exempt sector and IRS oversight of tax-exempt activities. The first hearing will…more

In this issue: - When Ads Feature “Real” People, It Pays To Keep FTC Guidelines In Mind - NAD Says Disclosure May Not Always Remedy Apples to Oranges Comparison - FTC Holds Workshop On Mobile Payments - Top…more

Introduction - Federal and state laws governing consumer credit counseling agencies continue to evolve and create potential pitfalls and new compliance requirements. - In response, the industry has responded with self…more

In this issue: - UGG, Hermes Score Victories Against Counterfeiters - FTC Announces Preliminary Agenda for “DotCom Disclosures” Workshop - CA Law, FTC Regulation Give Cause for Care With “Made in USA”…more

Last week, at the Antitrust in Healthcare Conference held by the American Bar Association (ABA), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) affirmed their commitment to monitoring the competitive…more

On January 1, 2012, the District of Columbia Nonprofit Corporation Act of 2010 (the “New Act”) went into effect. As a general rule, the New Act provides D.C. nonprofit corporations with considerable flexibility to structure…more

501(c)(3)s and Political Activities *Political campaign intervention is prohibited. – Ban applies to political campaigns at all levels of government—federal, state, and local. – Consequences: * Loss of…more