Description
Attend this live webinar and gain a better understanding of common legal issues nonprofits face on a regular basis.Are you new to the nonprofit world? Do you have staff who have never worked for nonprofit before? This topic will cover all the legal basics of working for a nonprofit. You will be better equipped to avoid legal problems and speak knowledgably to volunteers on legal issues. Handouts will include useful guides for future reference.
Date: 2019-12-12 Start Time: End Time:
Learning Objectives
State Law Limitations on Nonprofit Activities
• Meaning of Term Nonprofit
• Restrictions State as Nonprofit Statutes
• Dueling Authorities: State Law vs. Bylaws
Fiduciary Responsibilities
• Standard Applied by Courts
• Duty of Care
• Duty of Loyalty
IRS Restrictions on Nonprofit Activities
• Categories of Exemption
• Meaning of Term Tax Exempt
• Definition of Taxable Income
Contract Law
• What Constitutes a Binding Contract
• Enforceability of Contracts
• Clause to Watch for
Anti-Trust Law
• Conspiracies to Restrain Trade
• Group Boycotts
• Criminal Penalties
Copyright Law
• Creators Own Their Work
• Fair Use
• Registration
CLE (Please check the Detailed Credit Information page for states that have already been approved) ,Additional credit may be available upon request. Contact Lorman at 866-352-9540 for further information.
Barbara F. Dunn-Barnes & Thornburg LLP
