Private clubs expect their front-line staff to keep members happy – but when does that expectation cross the line and create workplace liability risks for your organization? Over the past year, multiple golf and country clubs...more
You have finally reached agreement on your new Executive Director’s contract. After much internal deliberation, the Compensation Committee ultimately approves a compensation package that significantly exceeds the...more
Museum leaders have a lot on their plates as they consider the visitor experience, shifts in revenue sources, and evolving exhibition designs. But an under-the-radar issue may arise that also warrants attention and careful...more
The sudden onset of a crisis can pose an existential threat to your non-profit organization, especially since your reputation is your most valuable strategic asset. A strong reputation is often the primary driver of financial...more
President Donald Trump signed a massive budget bill last month – the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) – and it significantly impacts non-profits and tax-exempt organizations. While some of the new changes may be...more
8/11/2025
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Welcome to this edition of the FP Non-Profit Snapshot, where we take a quick look at a recent significant legal development with an emphasis on how it impacts non-profit organizations. This edition focuses on a landmark...more
In a time where headlines are dominated with executive orders and political shake-ups, non-profit boards cannot afford to be distracted from leadership decisions that matter most. Your CEO plays a pivotal role in guiding your...more
2/12/2025
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Before the ink dries on your professional New Year’s resolutions, you may want to add “empower leaders with investigation training.” While most employers appreciate that complaints about potential workplace misconduct or...more
1/7/2025
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Employers recently received some helpful guidance from federal workplace officials to ensure your workplace investigations run smoothly, comply with legal standards, and put you in the best position to reach a fair and...more
ChatGPT quickly became unavoidable in higher education after its release in 2022. While the artificial intelligence chatbot can be a valuable tool on college campuses, it also raises serious concerns – such as widespread...more
6/11/2024
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Higher education leaders have plenty of cutting-edge legal issues to follow – affirmative action, freedom of speech, discrimination – but you are now on the front lines when it comes to the appropriate use of generative...more
3/28/2024
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The Department of Education recently reminded educational institutions receiving federal funding of their responsibility to foster inclusive campuses in light of the nationwide rise in hate crimes and threats to Jewish,...more
11/13/2023
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