LEGAL ALERT On March 16, 2026, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) updated its Form I-9 Inspection guidance, changing how the agency classifies certain Form I-9 errors during employer audits. Although the underlying Form I-9 requirements remain the same, several errors…
LEGAL ALERT Ohio has changed the rules, and the stakes are now much higher for nonprofits. If a nonprofit misses its Statement of Continued Existence filing for two years, the Secretary of State can now permanently cancel the organization’s corporate…
LEGAL ALERT Nonprofits that relied on the services of fundraising platform Flipcause, Inc. should be aware of actions they can take to possibly recover unpaid funds in light of Flipcause’s recent bankruptcy filing. Background Flipcause is a California-based fundraising platform…
As with every type of organization, nonprofits are at risk of falling victim to costly acts of fraud and tend to have some common characteristics that can make them particularly susceptible to such schemes. In this article, we will review…
The end of the year often brings a high number of donations. This is a great time for you to review and ensure you are following IRS requirements regarding written acknowledgements to your donors. For sample donation acknowledgements and helpful…
Form I-9 Matters Now More Than Ever Since taking office, the Trump Administration made enforcement of federal hiring laws a priority. In a quest to ensure employer compliance, the administration significantly increased enforcement efforts, with immigration authorities conducting more audits…
LEGAL ALERT On August 7th, the Trump administration signed an executive order to overhaul the federal grantmaking process. Aimed at increasing accountability and aligning awards with administration priorities, these changes mean heightened scrutiny, new compliance risks, and greater funding uncertainty…
LEGAL ALERT The Department of Justice (DOJ) released guidance on July 30, 2025 regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion programs (as practices that may violate federal anti-discrimination law) and the application of federal anti-discrimination laws to those who receive federal funds. The…
President Trump recently signed sweeping tax legislation that significantly impacts nonprofits and charitable giving. The new law introduces many significant changes for not only nonprofits, but for individuals and corporations that would have not only a direct but also indirect…
Over the past month, many nonprofits that receive federal funding have been told that to continue receiving federal funds, they must certify that they comply with executive orders or with federal anti-discrimination laws. This Legal Alert, prepared by our Exponentum…
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.
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