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…
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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…
What Nonprofits Should Consider When Granting Naming Rights
Granting naming rights to buildings and programs can be a double-edged sword for nonprofits if the proper legal protections are not in place to mitigate…
How the Withdrawal of the Independent Contractor Rule Could Affect Churches
Recently, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced proposals to withdraw the Independent Contractor Final Rule, stating that the rule would “significantly weaken protections afforded…
Guidance on Abuse Prevention And Protection Policies for Churches
Like any organization, churches need policies and procedures for handling misconduct by their leaders, employees, and volunteers. Failing to do so can leave a church…
5 Ways Church Leaders Can Maintain Financial Integrity
Church leaders encounter many demands in carrying out their daily duties, so paying careful attention to factors that may compromise a church’s financial integrity can…