Recent court cases have significant implications for charitable organizations that use race as a factor in grantmaking. Litigation in this area is evolving quickly, and charitable organizations should carefully consult with an attorney when considering grants where race is a…
When a 501(c)(3) public charity has access to its clients’ health information, a question often arises as to whether the organization must comply with the Health Insurance Portability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). In this article, we provide an overview of…
LEGAL ALERT Nonprofits with trademarks have likely experienced being the target of scams related to their trademark registrations. The scams have been growing in sophistication and arise at every step of the trademark registration process. We want to make our…
Bryan Pautsch, CPA, J.D. and James Alex Bramer, CPA, Dean Dorton This article presents general guidelines for Ohio nonprofit organizations as of the date written and should not be construed as legal advice. Always consult an attorney to address your…
LEGAL ALERT Does your nonprofit utilize independent contractors? On January 10, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued its long-anticipated final rule formally revising its guidelines for classifying workers as employees or independent contractors under the federal Fair Labor Standards…
Social media is a boon for nonprofits. By posting on platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn, a nonprofit with limited means can reach a wider audience; tell its story; encourage engagement; and even solicit funds. The impact can…
On May 11, 2023, the Biden-Harris administration ended the COVID-19 public health emergency and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) updated its technical assistance on COVID-19 in the workplace.
WEBINAR VIDEO LINK (1 hour) Navigating the insurance-buying process can be a complex and difficult task for any nonprofit. With generally rising costs due to increased litigation and inflation, the task may be even more challenging. During this one-hour webinar,…
Navigating the insurance-buying process can be a complex and challenging task for any nonprofit leader. However, in the current state of the insurance industry, which is seeing generally rising costs due to increased litigation and inflation, which drives the cost…
Nonprofits commonly enter into agreements with vendors, consultants, and even fellow nonprofits. Most of the time everything goes off without a hitch. However, do you know how to protect your nonprofit in the event that something doesn’t go as planned?…
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