[Audio] Nonprofit Quick Tip: State Filings in Wisconsin and Minnesota
Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. I'm Cynthia Rowland, and EO Radio Show episode 110 is the 18th in a series of quick tip episodes focusing on the details of state registration...
View Article[Audio] REFRESH Real Estate Leasing Tips for Nonprofits
Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. I'm Cynthia Rowland, and episode 111 of EO Radio Show is a "refresh" of our episode 53, "Real Estate Leasing Tips for Nonprofits," first...
View ArticleDEI Executive Orders and Related Litigation
Executive Summary - On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed 26 executive orders (EO), a record number of EOs signed by a President on Inauguration Day. In his first two weeks as President, a...
View ArticleKey Changes in the Revised Earned Sick Time Act for Michigan Employers
Just as the Michigan Earned Sick Time Act was set to go into effect on February 21, 2025, the Michigan Legislature came to an agreement to revise the Act. The Bill (HB 4002) was promptly signed by...
View ArticleSupreme Court Rules E-Rate Reimbursement Requests Are “Claims” Under the...
On February 21, 2025, the Supreme Court unanimously held that requests for reimbursement from a privately administered fund qualified as “claims” under the False Claims Act (FCA) because the government...
View ArticleProtect Your Nonprofit's Mission with Smart Trademark Strategies
Your nonprofit's name, logo, and slogans are more than just branding—they're valuable assets that should be protected and strengthened. Taking the right trademark steps can prevent legal issues,...
View ArticleNYC Transfer Tax, Charities, and Single Purpose LLCs – Are Lenders...
According to the New York City Comptroller, the City collected approximately $1.13 billion in Real Property Transfer Tax (“RPTT”) in the FY 2024. The Comptroller’s Office has forecast that $1.21...
View Article[Audio] REFRESH Nonprofit Tenants and Lease Agreements Best Practices and...
Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. I'm Cynthia Rowland and episode 112 of EO Radio Show is a "refresh" of episode 54, "Nonprofit Tenants and Lease Agreements: Best Practices and...
View ArticleVenture Philanthropy More Important Than Ever for Rare Disease Care
Private foundations providing support, resources, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by rare diseases have played an important role for more than 30 years in the advancement of...
View ArticleImpending IRS Workforce Cuts Mean Taxpayers Should Act Now to Resolve IRS Issues
The New York Times reported on March 4, 2025, that the Trump administration is aiming to cut half of the Internal Revenue Service’s workforce by the end of the year. The cuts are reportedly across all...
View ArticleThe Scarlet Shield Against Cyber Threats: Women Pioneering a Better Digital...
Imagine a world reminiscent of Barbie Land, where women are empowered as leaders in the fight against cyber threats. The International Women's Cyber Alliance (IWCA) is making this a reality, providing...
View Article[Audio] Nonprofit Employer Return-to-Office Mandates: Best Practices and...
Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. In today's episode, Cynthia Rowland talks with Farella employment lawyer Benjamin Buchwalter about a hot topic for nonprofits with employees:...
View ArticleNonprofit Health Care Mergers – Introduction: With Complexity Comes Opportunity
Share on Twitter Print Share by Email Share Back to top In the evolving health care landscape, mergers between nonprofit health care organizations are becoming increasingly common. Mergers are often...
View ArticleWealth Management Update - March 2025
March 2025 AFRs and 7520 Rate - The March 2025 Section 7520 rate for use with estate planning techniques such as CRTs, CLTs, QPRTs and GRATs is 5.40%, which was the same as the February 2025...
View Article[Audio] Nonprofit Basics: IRS 10-Course Charity Workshop
In today's EO Radio Show episode, Cynthia Rowland reports on the IRS' recent promotion of a free 10-course workshop on basic topics for individuals interested in learning about tax-exempt organizations...
View ArticleLegislation Introduced Aiming to Prohibit Tax Exemptions for Not-for-Profit...
On March 3, 2025, Senate Bill S584, sponsored by Sen. James Skoufis, was introduced to the NYS Senate during the 2025-26 NYS Legislative Session (the “Bill“). The Bill aims to amend paragraph (b) of...
View ArticleKnow What You Don’t Know: What Are the Top Legal Issues Nonprofits and...
The landscape is in flux right now for nonprofits, to say the least. To help structure your action plan, these are some of the top questions our Nonprofits & Associations team has been helping our...
View ArticleExecutive Order Highlights Risks to Nonprofit Tax-Exempt Status
President Trump’s executive order (EO) “Restoring Public Service Loan Forgiveness,” issued March 7, 2025, sets limits on student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PLSF)...
View ArticleNot Considering the Importance of Charitable Giving
When a client’s family does not wish to inherit a collection or if its inclusion in the estate would create a significant tax burden, it is crucial to explore charitable giving options. Proper planning...
View ArticleExecutive Order on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Has...
Nonprofits concerned about a politically motivated audit or other enforcement action under the current presidential administration should pay close attention to President Trump’s Executive Order...
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