This article covers the basics of nonprofit partnerships, starting with basic terminology, and working through more complex topics counsel should understand.
Working on a nonprofit board can a valuable and rewarding experience. But when the members of the board fail to ask the right questions about how their organization is being managed, the results often end up making the front pages.
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.
This article discusses steps your Nonprofit can take in order to prevent embezzlement.
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.
September 20, 2007-Nonprofit Organization Committee Comment Letter, Form 990
While there are numerous reasons in-house attorneys might want to become involved in pro bono work, the business case for it may not seem as established as it is for law firms. In today's changing corporate world, the reasons are equally undeniable. Use this feature to pinpoint business-related benefits of having your legal department perform pro bono work.
ACC letter supporting New Hampshire's adoption of ABA Model Rule 5.5 (MJP).
The legal department at McDonald's adds to the bottom line by investing in the community through a diversity pipeline project.