Nonprofits periodically ask how they can change their legal domicile or state of incorporation from one state to another. For some, an evolution in the location of physical or virtual headquarters, the type and nature of...more
Many nonprofit organizations, such as summer camps, schools, sports leagues, membership associations, religious organizations, childcare centers, and youth clubs for various hobbies, regularly host programs involving...more
With decades of experience assisting nonprofit clients with copyright issues, we periodically like to offer refreshers on key copyright issues and highlight current trends we see nonprofit organizations encounter with...more
4/2/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Copyright ,
Copyright Infringement ,
Copyright Office ,
Copyright Ownership ,
Copyright Registration ,
DMCA ,
Fair Use ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
IP License ,
Music ,
Nonprofits ,
Open Source Software ,
Photographs ,
Safe Harbors ,
The Copyright Act
With the current state of the world and heightened scrutiny of the nonprofit sector, it is critical that nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) with international reach routinely assess the effectiveness of their trade...more
2/27/2024
/ Compliance ,
Cross-Border Transactions ,
Economic Sanctions ,
Export Controls ,
Foreign Policy ,
Internal Controls ,
International Relations ,
International Travel ,
Know Your Customers ,
National Security ,
NGOs ,
Nonprofits ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Risk Assessment ,
Risk Management
Nonprofit membership organizations have been increasingly active when it comes to regulating conduct and ethics of members, both in their professional roles and in connection with association activities. When done properly,...more
As part of an ongoing effort to modernize its operations and reduce administrative burdens, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has revised and updated the Form 8940 for tax-exempt organizations, charities, and nonexempt...more
The New York Not-for-Profit Corporation Law (N-PCL) has been amended again, and this time, the amendments make decision-making easier for New York nonprofits. ...more
On January 5, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)—the federal agency tasked with protecting consumers from unfair and deceptive business practices and enforcing antitrust laws—proposed a rule that, if enacted, will...more
1/24/2023
/ 501(c)(3) ,
Comment Period ,
Contract Terms ,
Employment Contract ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Proposed Rules ,
Public Comment ,
Restrictive Covenants ,
Unfair Competition
Nonprofits should be aware of a troubling trend: phishing emails disguised as legitimate Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) Takedown Notices. Hackers use this ruse to grab your attention by accusing you of violating the...more