Legal Alerts
Criminal Background Checks: Complying with New York City's Fair Chance Act - updated
November 24, 2021
Redundant Requirement to File Annual Financials with NY Department of State is Repealed
November 16, 2021
Ongoing Compliance Obligations for New York 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Corporations - updated
September 23, 2021
New York Nonprofits: Check Your Corporate Information in the Department of State's New Database
August 25, 2021
New NY Court Decision Increases the Risk of Liability for Violations of Whistleblower Protections
May 19, 2021
Provisions of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Relevant to Nonprofit Organizations
March 30, 2021
Provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (the CAA) Relevant to Nonprofit Organizations - updated
January 27, 2021
501(c)(3) Organizations Can Support or Oppose Ballot Measures but Must Comply with IRS Limits and Campaign Finance Rules
January 22, 2021
New York City's Earned Safe and Sick Time Act Updated to Comply with State Requirements
January 12, 2021
Youth Protection and Liability Concerns in Remote Learning During COVID-19 Health Emergency
May 14, 2020
Reverted New York State Election Law Allows Employees Up to Two Hours of Paid Time Off to Vote
April 29, 2020
Paycheck Protection Program Under the Historic Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Signed into Law on March 27, 2020
March 30, 2020
Frequently Asked Questions: Providing Disaster Relief During the COVID Crisis - updated April 6
March 30, 2020
Families First Coronavirus Response Act: What Nonprofit Employers Need to Know - updated April 3
March 20, 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
Important Notice for Organizations that Own Real Estate Exempt from Real Estate Taxes Under NY Real Property Tax Law Section 420-a
January 16, 2020
Exempt Salary Thresholds, Minimum Wage Increase for Small Employers on December 31
December 19, 2019
After Court Ruling, Nonprofits Covered by Executive Order 38 Can Use Non-State Funds for Executive Compensation Over $199,000
November 21, 2019
New York State Increases Minimum Number of Members for Membership Nonprofit Corporations
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
New Sexual Harassment Posting and Training Obligations for New York Employers - updated
February 13, 2019
Obligations of Directors, Officers, and Managers of Organizations That Register to Lobby
November 8, 2018
Deadlines Approach for New Sexual Harassment Posting and Training Obligations for New York Employers - updated
October 18, 2018
Community Arts Q&A Series: Common Intellectual Property Issues for Community Arts Organizations
May 10, 2018
Antitrust Considerations in Forming or Joining an Independent Practice Association
September 25, 2017
Can a Nonprofit Provide Financial Support to Individuals? Legal Issues in Nonprofit Administration of Emergency Grants
September 25, 2017
New Law Imposes Donor Disclosure and Other Requirements on Certain 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) Organizations
September 1, 2016
Increased Requirements by Comptroller's Office for Registration of Shelter Contracts
December 3, 2015
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
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
Community Arts Q&A Series: Income-Generating Activities, Part Two: Sales of Food & Merchandise by Community Arts Organizations
December 10, 2013
New Regulations on Executive Compensation and Administrative Costs for State Contractors
June 27, 2013
New Disclosure Requirements for Communications that Support, Oppose or Mention a NY Candidate or Ballot Proposal
June 27, 2013
Community Arts Q&A Series: Income-Generating Activities, Part One: Sales of Tickets & Admission Fees to Performances/Events
April 11, 2013