The following is a summary of the remarks made by Cristina Vessels at the ACCP Annual Conference held in Denver, Colorado, on October 17, 2023. Understanding the legal requirements for different cause-related marketing...more
California is leading the way in regulating certain online fundraising activities that have not historically (or explicitly) been addressed in states' charitable solicitation laws. As we wrote last fall, Governor Newsom...more
With the Annual Tax Act 2020 passed by the Bundestag yesterday, the legislature took a big step towards non-profit organizations (hereinafter referred to as "NPOs"). Finally, new regulations have been created in non-profit...more
We previously posted about two leave-sharing programs available to employers during the COVID-19 pandemic: major disaster leave-sharing programs and medical emergency leave-sharing programs. These leave-sharing programs may...more
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to cause widespread challenges for employers and their employees. Accordingly, employers have implemented a number of policies and programs to assist employees and others impacted by...more
On May 26, 2020, the U.S. Treasury released Final Regulations on donor disclosure requirements that shield many nonprofits – except 501(c)(3) charities and 527 political organizations – from the requirement to disclose the...more
A group of 23 state regulators reached a deal with PayPal Giving Fund (PPGF) to settle allegations that it failed to provide adequate disclosures and information to consumers making donations through the platform. As a...more
Twenty-three state regulators have now reached a deal with a prominent online payments processor to address that company’s insufficient disclosures on its platform. We explain why that matters to you....more
As Hurricane Florence bears down on the Carolinas in the next few days, beware of scammers trying to take advantage of the good hearts of those of us who want to help the victims....more
Due to increased valuation of public and private equities, coupled with the upcoming end of the sunset provision that allows hedge fund managers to defer taxation on fees earned offshore, there is an increased interest among...more