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A Checklist for Social Media Legal Notices and Policies

By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Esq. and A.J. Zottola, Esq.

A non-exhaustive list of provisions to consider in connection with preparing a policy, agreement or legal notice for use with members and others that connect, or wish to connect, with an association through an online social networking site or in connection with a more formal terms of service or legal notice for a page, site or blog on a social networking site.

Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts

Association Articles of Incorporation

This is a very basic, plain-English set of Articles for an Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(6)-type organization, i.e., a trade association or professional society or similar.

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Public Company Best Practices for Nonprofits

By F. Sheffield Hale

Nonprofit organizations continue to grow in number; in doing so, they have attracted scrutiny and are no longer able to "relax" when it comes to corporate governance. This article distills those governance practices that are most applicable and easily adapted by nonprofits, and provides examples of relevant governance documents that can be adapted to any nonprofit with minimum effort.

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Nonprofit Legal Questions: New Activity in a Country

By Anita Drummond, Venable LLP

This is a sample checklist of key considerations for non-profit organizations who wish to start activities in a new country - such as identifying who can authorize entering a new country and specific activities, and the conditions under which and the resources with which this may be done.

Sample Forms, Policies, and Contracts

Association Bylaws

This is a very basic, plain-English set of bylaws for an Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(6)-type organization, i.e., a trade association or professional society or similar.

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Unanswered Questions: Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation

By Jennifer Babe and Robert B. Hayhoe

The Canadian Anti–Spam Legislation has major implications for nonprofits doing business in Canada. Without explicit advance permission from Canadian residents, you might be precluded from contacting them by email. Don’t let your organization be caught by surprise.