With year end closely approaching and the holiday season upon us, nonprofits may be looking for ways to thank their local volunteers. PBPO often receives questions about how a nonprofit may recognize a volunteer’s time through stipends without jeopardizing their…
LEGAL ALERT A federal district judge in Texas recently invalidated the Labor Department’s overtime rule that sought to raise the minimum salary level that white collar employees must be paid to remain exempt from overtime pay. The ruling strikes down…
The use of artificial intelligence has made it easier for companies to crawl the internet for images owned by their clients. As a result, an increasing number of nonprofits are receiving letters demanding fees for the unauthorized use of copyrighted…
501(c)(3) public charities can and should be advocates for change. Public charities can express support or opposition to laws and ballot issues, they can contact lawmakers, and they can mobilize others to do the same. While 501(c)(3) public charities are…
501(c)(3) public charities can and should be advocates for change. Public charities can express opposition to laws, they can work towards change, and they can get out the vote. They are often in the best position to advocate on behalf…
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…
In April 2024, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released an update to its enforcement guidance on workplace harassment, almost 25 years after the EEOC last published guidance on this topic. Workplace harassment claims have become a serious matter…
LEGAL ALERT On April 23, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued its final rule regarding the salary threshold for overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This development will significantly impact employers, as it affects compliance obligations,…
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…
This celebratory and fun evening will bring together friends of PBPO to honor a decade of impact and to help generate support that will provide nonprofits with legal services and education.
Unable to attend our event? Please consider making a gift in honor of PBPO’s 10th anniversary to support our next decade of impact. DONATE HERE