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Explore indemnification clauses in nonprofit contracts including legal protections and compliance. Learn more about nonprofit risk management.

Learn about 2023 US data privacy laws and their impact on nonprofit organizations with compliance tips. Discover insights on legal obligations.

Understand ministerial housing allowances including IRS eligibility and compliance requirements. Explore insights on nonprofit tax benefits.

Explore PPP and EIDL loan requirements for nonprofits and churches including eligibility and compliance. Learn more about nonprofit financing.

Understand 501(c)(3) compliance for churches including risks of illegal activities and IRS rules. Learn more about nonprofit legal obligations.

Learn how to reinstate nonprofit tax-exempt status after IRS auto-revocation with steps for compliance. Explore guidance on nonprofit taxation.

Explore restricted vs. unrestricted charitable gifts for nonprofits including legal and IRS compliance. Discover insights on donation management.

Explore IRS rules on the tax deductibility of nonprofit membership dues including compliance requirements. Discover insights on nonprofit taxation.

Understand what qualifies as a charity for nonprofit tax-exempt status under IRS regulations. Learn more about nonprofit legal requirements.

Learn about arbitration clauses in nonprofit employment contracts including legal implications and compliance. Explore insights on employment law.

Explore 501(c)(8) and 501(c)(10) tax-exempt rules for fraternal societies including eligibility and compliance. Discover nonprofit tax guidance.

Understand legal considerations for church property ownership and disputes with insights on nonprofit governance. Learn more about property rights.

Explore legal protections against piercing the corporate veil for nonprofits including liability risks and safeguards. Discover insights on governance.

Understand the legal differences between employees and independent contractors for nonprofits and ensure compliance. Learn more about employment law.

Learn how to apply for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status using IRS Form 1023 with steps for compliance and filing. Explore guidance on nonprofit status.

Explore IRS requirements for 501(c)(7) tax-exempt social clubs including eligibility and compliance obligations. Discover insights on nonprofit tax law.

Understand how LLCs can be structured for nonprofits including legal benefits and compliance requirements. Learn more about nonprofit governance.

When and why do 501(c)(3) nonprofits need to provide charitable receipts to donors? Learn about IRS requirements for cash and noncash contributions.

When and how should nonprofit leaders provide personal security for employees? May personal security expenses qualify as a non-taxable fringe benefit treatment?

May nonprofits limit individual liability of their officers and directors? Learn about exculpation as a risk-mitigation tool and related legal developments.

How does Mayfield v. U.S. Department of Labor inform nonprofit employer best practices regarding the FLSA exempt salary threshold increases?

How can churches balance the desire to integrate sex offenders, within worship and other activities, considering legal and risk mitigation concerns?

Effective January 1, 2025, the newly amended Illinois Not-For-Profit Act requires new public DEI disclosures of officers and directors for certain nonprofits.

Should nonprofits offer pre-tax educational benefits to employees? What conditions apply the Internal Revenue Code, and what are the best options?

Effective July 1, 2024, the vast majority of employees working in Chicago will be covered under the new Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance.

How should nonprofit and religious leaders respond to security threats and disturbances? What is legally permissible, appropriate, and will mitigate liability?

To what extent are nonprofits able to legally record meetings and other activities while mitigating any associated risks in today's virtual world?

How long should nonprofits retain security and other video recordings? Key considerations inform policy and exceptions, such as litigation holds.

Salary thresholds for the “white-collar” and the ‘highly compensated” employee exemption will soon increase, as a result of the U.S. Department of Labor ruling.

The Fourth Circuit’s pending Buettner case addresses whether 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status alone equates to Title IX’s definition of financial assistance.

How can ministry leaders best promote safety and address security concerns in light of increased hostility and violence at religious gatherings?

The U.S. Corporate Transparency Act requires the provision of “beneficial owner” information to FinCEN. Surprisingly, it applies to certain nonprofits.

Faith’s Law squarely addresses educator sexual misconduct of K-12 students in school environments. How do Illinois schools comply with resulting obligations?

Legal developments strengthen employees’ religious and pregnancy-related rights and shape “undue hardship” considerations. How should employers respond?

The Braidwood appellate ruling clarifies tensions between employment discrimination laws and religious freedom protections for private employers under RFRA.

It is estimated that 7% of individuals in the U.S. are subject to a wage garnishment. What should nonprofit employers do upon receipt of such notice?

W&O partner attorney Sally Wagenmaker will present nonprofit ministry workshops at the 2025 Church Ministries Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Do nonprofits holding medical information fall under HIPAA coverage? Some nonprofits are covered entities and must comply with stringent HIPAA requirements.

How much should nonprofit founders be paid? A modest compensation approach can be beneficial, but may lead to employment-related challenges long term.

The Illinois Whistleblower Act provides enhanced employee protections to those who report wrongdoing at their workplace. What do nonprofits need to know?

Effective child safety screening may warrant additional risk assessment, such as for further questions for applicants and references, and other investigation.

How can nonbinding agreements help nonprofits in contract negotiations? Should nonprofits use letters of intent, term sheets, or memoranda of understanding?