Defining Roles and Responsibilities within an Organization
Nonprofit Quick Tip: State Filings in Montana and Nebraska
Nonprofit Quick Tip: State Filings in Iowa and Idaho
Nonprofit Quick Tips: State Filings in Alabama and Arkansas
Nonprofit Quick Tip: State Filings in Wisconsin and Minnesota
Key Takeaways: HB 797 will comprehensively modernize the Florida Nonprofit Corporation Act, with changes taking effect July 1, 2026....more
Updating your association's governance involves modernizing governing documents, clarifying roles and streamlining decision-making. The process should be seen as continuous improvement, starting with diagnostics and...more
The SEC’s recent policy change on issuer-investor mandatory arbitration provisions has prompted quick reactions from proxy advisors and early adopters in the market—setting the stage for renewed debate over whether companies...more
In this episode of OK at Work, attorneys Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger from Offit Kurman discuss the importance of clear organizational structures and effective board governance. They highlight the need for well-defined...more
Once you've decided that you want to take the leap of faith and start your own company, what should you do? In other articles, we have provided some practical tips for founders in starting and operating a company), but what...more
Thinking about where to incorporate your company? While Delaware has long been the go-to choice for startups formed as corporations in the US, we’ve observed that recent changes in the legal landscape and statements by public...more
Welcome to EO Radio Show – Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. I'm Cynthia Rowland, and this episode marks the 25th in our series of "Nonprofit Quick Tip" episodes, which focus on the details of state registration for nonprofit...more
Orrick's Founder Series offers monthly top tips for UK startups on key considerations at each stage of their lifecycle, from incorporating a company through to possible exit strategies. ...more
On September 17, 2025, without seeking public comment, the SEC approved two controversial items in a 3-1 vote...more
Welcome to EO Radio Show – Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. I'm Cynthia Rowland, and episode 135 is the 24th in a series of "Nonprofit Quick Tip" episodes focusing on the details of state registrations of nonprofit...more
The North Carolina General Assembly recently passed House Bill 388 (the “Act”), which was subsequently signed into law by Governor Josh Stein on June 30, 2025. Originally published on the NCBA's Bar Blog, Business Law...more
We often remark anecdotally that disputes over ownership status—whether one is or is not an owner—seem far more common in the context of LLCs than corporations. The contrast between the often-permissive structure of the...more
I have feverishly been reporting about provisions of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and have left my multi-part series on Subchapter S adrift at sea. Accordingly, I want to sneak in one more article in this Subchapter S...more
On July 21, 2025, the California Supreme Court issued a significant decision clarifying that a forum selection clause in a company’s certificate of incorporation is not unenforceable simply because the selected forum (here,...more
On August 1, 2025, legislation went into effect amending the Delaware General Corporation Law (DGCL) of the state of Delaware as contained in Senate Bill No. 95. The following is a brief summary of some of the more...more
Welcome to EO Radio Show – Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. I'm Cynthia Rowland, and episode 130 is our 22nd in a series of "Nonprofit Quick Tip" episodes focusing on the details of state registration of nonprofit corporations....more
The Handbook for Directors of Nonprofit Corporations in the United States summarizes the duties of directors of nonprofit corporations, provides general background information regarding selected available federal tax...more
Nevada advanced its quest to challenge Delaware as the go-to state for incorporation on May 30, 2025, when Gov. Joe Lombardo signed significant amendments to the Nevada Revised Statutes that govern corporations there....more
Starting a nonprofit is exciting—but missing one critical detail in your formation documents can cost you time, money, and potentially your federal tax-exempt status. If your goal is to operate as a 501(c)(3) charitable...more
Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. I'm Cynthia Rowland, and EO Radio Show episode 110 is the 18th in a series of quick tip episodes focusing on the details of state registration of nonprofit...more
Guernsey has long been one of the world's premier jurisdictions for investment funds - There are a number of advantages for using Guernsey as a jurisdiction, including the wide variety of company and limited partnership...more
In 2020, GlobalTech Corporation, a Nevada corporation, filed an amendment to its articles of incorporation increasing its authorized number of shares of common stock from 10 million to 500 million. The amendment was...more
Although a nonprofit corporation does not have to file an annual report, its members do have statutory inspection rights similar to those of the shareholders of a business corporation. Rarely, however, do members or the board...more
The 30th U.S. President Calvin Coolidge, when he was not being “Silent Cal,” once said “the only difference between a mob and a trained army is organization.” The former President’s quote of the criticality of organization...more
I always enjoy hearing from readers of this blog. Recently, I wrote: Reading these statutes together, it is relatively clear that Nevada, like Delaware, permits the articles of incorporation to vary the mandate that...more