Proxy Voting: Should Our Nonprofit Allow It?
Proxy voting may be an option for your nonprofit organization. Historically, non-profit organizations conducted business by boards of directors or members meeting regularly and voting…
4 Steps You Can Take Now to Reinstate Tax-Exempt Status for Your Non-Profit
Establishing tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the federal tax code is an initial step that most organizations must take to operate as non-profit organizations.…
NonProfit Lawyers Explain the Difference Between Directors and Officers?
Nonprofit lawyers are often asked the difference between directors and officers in a nonprofit corporation. Directors and officers are roles within a nonprofit corporation that…
Can Buyers Legally Waive the Implied Warranty of Workmanship and Habitability Re: New Home Construction?
Questions about implied warranty of workmanship and habitability are common. As the homebuilding booms sweeps across the nation, a record number of homeowners are stepping…
Helpful Tips from Nonprofit Attorney For Recording Church Services and Activities
Your nonprofit attorney wants you to know that various legal considerations exist when it comes to taking pictures, recording, and live streaming church services and…
LENDER REPRESENTATION
Nationwide Lender Representation for Distressed Property In Arizona At The Law Offices of Mary T. Hone, PLLC, in Scottsdale, we provide comprehensive representation for lenders…
Ask a Nonprofit Lawyer if a Nonprofit Can Protect Its Volunteers From Liability?
Your nonprofit lawyer may refer you to A.R.S. § 12-982, which sets forth Arizona’s Volunteer Protection Statute, when it comes to issues concerning volunteer liability.…
How Nonprofit Organizations Protect Their Tax-Exempt Status
As your nonprofit lawyer would tell you, once you have gone through the steps to achieve tax-exempt or 501(c)(3) status through the Internal Revenue Service…
New DOE Rule changes Student Loan Forgiveness
As nonprofit lawyers are aware, the Department of Education (DOE) has expanded the student loan forgiveness program called Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) to include…
12 Tips to Keep Your Church From Violating Copyright Laws
Since many services use copyrighted worship music and lyrics — either through public platforms like YouTube assuming their right to use the material falls under…
How to File My Nonprofit Annual Report: A Step-By-Step Guide
All nonprofit organizations in Arizona must file an annual report with the Arizona Corporation Commission on the anniversary of the nonprofit’s date of incorporation. This…
The Top 5 Legal Concerns That Lead to Church Legal Issues
Based on a review of thousands of cases involving churches and religious organizations, attorney and co-founder of Church Law & Tax Richard Hammar has identified…