Legal Alerts
Get Ready for New Federal Government Policies and Enforcement Priorities
December 12, 2024
Nonprofit Organizations Registered as Lobbyists or Clients with NYS COELIG: Be Aware of New Filing Requirements
November 6, 2024
Nonprofit vs. Business Corporation: Which Structure is Right for You
September 30, 2024
Understanding Ex Officio Directors for Nonprofits
July 19, 2024
Does Your Government Contract Allow You to Safeguard Clients' Confidential Information?
July 16, 2024
Considering a Raffle Fundraiser? (updated)
June 25, 2024
Program Preservation, Evolution, and Financial Change: Finances and Fundraising: Fiscal Sponsorship as an Option in Challenging Times
March 15, 2024
Program Preservation, Evolution, and Financial Change: Finances and Fundraising: Asset Transfer Considerations
March 15, 2024
Program Preservation, Evolution, and Financial Change: Real Estate: Coping with Excess Space - Subleases and Assignments
February 27, 2024
Program Preservation, Evolution, and Financial Change: Employee Management: Rollback Employee Benefits
February 27, 2024
Program Preservation, Evolution, and Financial Change: Structuring Options: Structuring a Strategic Alliance
February 8, 2024
Program Preservation, Evolution, and Financial Change: Employee Management: Understanding Furloughs
February 8, 2024
Structuring a Stategic Alliance: Special Valentine's Day Edition
February 8, 2024
Going Remote? Address Considerations for New York Not-for-Profit Corporations - updated
January 10, 2024
What Nonprofits Should Consider Before Opening a Thrift Store
December 28, 2023
Community Arts Q&A Series: Income-Generating Activities, Part One: Sales of Tickets & Admission Fees to Performances/Events
December 27, 2023
Community Arts Q&A Series: Income-Generating Activities, Part Two: Sales of Food & Merchandise by Community Arts Organizations
December 27, 2023
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
December 27, 2023
501(c)(3) Public Charities Can Support or Oppose Ballot Measures but Must Comply with IRS Limits and Campaign Finance Rules - updated
December 12, 2023
Should a Nonprofit Organization Compensate Board Members?
October 25, 2023
Organizational Horrors (and How to Avoid Them)
October 24, 2023
Governance Policies and Procedures: Keeping Up with Good Governance for New York Nonprofits
October 24, 2023
Advocacy Coalition Agreements
September 22, 2023
New York City Human Rights Law Update: Size Discrimination
August 15, 2023
Re-evaluating Commercial Leases with Landlords
July 31, 2023
Youth Protection and Liability Concerns
July 11, 2023
Document Retention and Destruction Policies - updated
July 11, 2023
Audit Committees of New York Nonprofits
July 11, 2023
COVID-19 FAQs for Nonprofits - updated
June 28, 2023
Compliance with New York COVID-19 Leave Laws - updated
June 13, 2023
End to Form I-9 COVID Flexibility - updated
June 12, 2023
FAQ: Electronic Notarization in New York State
April 14, 2023
Board Meeting Math: Calculating the Quorum and "Entire Board" of a New York Nonprofit Corporation
March 20, 2023
Basics of the Federal Unrelated Business Income Tax on Nonprofits
February 22, 2023
New Electronic Posting Requirements for Employers in New York State
February 13, 2023
Lobbying Compliance FAQs for New York Nonprofits - updated
January 11, 2023
Are You Ready to Hire Your First Employees? - updated
December 21, 2022
Not-for-Profit Corporation Law Revisions Provide Flexibility for Unanimous Consent and Filling Vacant Board Seats
December 1, 2022
BOO!! Contract Horror Stories (and How to Avoid Them)
October 28, 2022
What to Do When You Receive a Copyright or Image Violation Notice
October 28, 2022
Amendments to Wage Theft Prevention Act, including Repeal of Annual Wage Notices - updated
September 28, 2022
New York Charities Bureau Requires Online Filing as of September 19, 2022
September 13, 2022
Ongoing Compliance Obligations for New York 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Corporations - updated
September 12, 2022
Authorized Deductions from Employee Wages - updated
August 25, 2022
How to Use New York State Shared Work Programs - updated
August 19, 2022
Monkeypox - What New York Nonprofits Need to Know
August 8, 2022
Complying with New York's Paid Family Leave Law - updated
August 7, 2022
Employment and Tax Law Considerations Related to Compensating Summer Youth Workers - updated
July 7, 2022
New York City and State Employers Must Disclose Salary Information in Job Postings - updated
July 7, 2022
Beware of New York Department of State Filing Delays
May 26, 2022
Providing Financial Support to Individuals
May 9, 2022
Changing From a Membership to a Non-Membership Structure
April 20, 2022
Considerations in Designing a Masking Policy
April 4, 2022
School Immunization Requirements for New York Students
March 31, 2022
Update on What to File with New York CHAR500, Including When New Audit Thresholds Take Effect
March 17, 2022
Effective May 7, 2022, New York State Law will Require Employers to Notify Employees of Monitoring
March 15, 2022
New York City to Require Bias Audit, Applicant Notification of Artificial Intelligence Hiring Tools Starting 2023
March 15, 2022
New Law Imposes Broader Whistleblower Anti-Retaliation Obligations on New York Employers - updated
February 22, 2022
Buy One, Give One? Get Your Cause Marketing Agreements in Writing
December 28, 2021
Labor Peace Agreement Requirements for Human Services Contracts FAQs
December 7, 2021
Recent New York City and New York State Retirement Program Legislation
November 17, 2021
Changing the Name of a New York Not-for-Profit Corporation - updated
October 15, 2021
Frequently Asked Questions: Virtual Board Meetings - updated
October 15, 2021
State and Local Tax Exemptions for New York 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Corporations
September 23, 2021
Use of Online Images and Other Online Materials
August 25, 2021
New York Nonprofits: Check Your Corporate Information in the Department of State's New Database
August 25, 2021
FAQs for Teaching Artists
June 29, 2021
New NY Court Decision Increases the Risk of Liability for Violations of Whistleblower Protections
May 19, 2021
New York City's Earned Safe and Sick Time Act Updated to Comply with State Requirements
January 12, 2021
New NY State Lobbying Rules Take Effect
January 6, 2021
Reverted New York State Election Law Allows Employees Up to Two Hours of Paid Time Off to Vote
April 29, 2020
Making Staff Changes in Response to COVID-19
April 1, 2020
Frequently Asked Questions: Providing Disaster Relief During the COVID Crisis - updated April 6
March 30, 2020
Keep Up with Changes to New York State and New York City Anti-Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Law - updated
February 28, 2020
Policies and Procedures to Help 501(c)(3) Organizations Stay Within Limits on Partisan Political Activity During Election Season
February 10, 2020
Election Season Compliance Resources for 501(c)(3) Organizations
February 10, 2020
New York's Amendments to Data Protection and Breach Notification Laws
December 19, 2019
New York State Increases Minimum Number of Members for Membership Nonprofit Corporations
November 21, 2019
New York Lobbying Compliance Resources for Nonprofit Organizations
November 21, 2019
New York State Changes to the Required Disclosure Language in Charitable Solicitations - updated
October 17, 2019
Conflict of Interest Issues Nonprofits Should Consider Before Accepting a Loan from an Insider
September 19, 2019
FAQ: Social Media Issues for Nonprofits
September 19, 2019
Is Your Grooming Policy Discriminatory?
June 21, 2019
EEOC Reporting Requirements on Pay Data Reinstated
June 21, 2019
Running an Effective Board Meeting
June 21, 2019
Conflict of Interest Policies
June 21, 2019
Directors & Officers Liability Insurance for Nonprofits
March 25, 2019
Creating a Scholarship Program
March 25, 2019
Involving Youth on Your Board
February 13, 2019
Gift Acceptance Policies for Nonprofits
December 3, 2018
Obligations of Directors, Officers, and Managers of Organizations That Register to Lobby
November 8, 2018
Real Property Tax Alert
October 19, 2018
Significant Tenant Lease Provisions - updated
October 18, 2018
What to Expect When Your Employee is Expecting
June 22, 2018
Charter School "Friends Of" Organizations FAQ
June 22, 2018
Community Arts Q&A Series: Common Intellectual Property Issues for Community Arts Organizations
May 10, 2018
Engaging Outside Help with Fundraising
February 13, 2018
Considerations in Placemaking
February 13, 2018
Antitrust Considerations in Forming or Joining an Independent Practice Association
September 25, 2017
Charging Fees for Program Services
August 21, 2017
Reminder: Freelance Isn't Free - updated
August 2, 2017
Nonprofit Revitalization Act FAQs - updated
May 11, 2017
A Practical Guide to Legal Risk Management: Contracts
March 7, 2017
A Practical Guide to Legal Risk Management: Governance
February 3, 2017
New York Prudent Management Institutional Funds Act
January 9, 2017
Tips for Public Charities that Make Grants to Advocacy Groups
October 26, 2016
The New Overtime Rules: A Practical Guide for Nonprofits
September 12, 2016
Stop Credit Discrimination in Employment Act Limits the Use of Credit Checks in Employment
October 19, 2015
Nonprofits are Affected by OSHA's Updated Recordkeeping Rule; plus Guidelines for Protecting Workers from Workplace Violence
October 19, 2015
Criminal Background Checks on Housing Applicants
April 7, 2015
IRS Form 1023-EZ Makes Applying for 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Status Easier for Small Organizations
July 29, 2014
Compliance for Charter Schools and Other Education Corporations with NYS Nonprofit Revitalization Act
March 14, 2014
IRS Updates Procedures for Reinstatement of Tax Exempt Status for Automatically Revoked Organizations
March 14, 2014