Lawyers Clearinghouse

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (MBHP)
2017-02-10 09:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
The Lawyers Clearinghouse operates free legal clinics throughout the year at a number of area shelters. In order to qualify, clients must be homeless, using shelter services, or otherwise income eligible for free legal services. This week’s clinic will match pro bono attorneys with homeless clients at MBHP seeking legal assistance.
Clients should sign up in advance if possible by contacting the shelter representative:
Lynn – 617.425.6679
Clients who are unable to sign up in advance may still attend a clinic. We try to assist with most legal issues but do not take any domestic relations cases (divorce, custody, child support, etc) or represent defendants in criminal trials.
The full schedule is available to view and print in English and eight other languages.

Nonprofit Incorporation Workshop
2017-01-31 16:00 - 18:30 | Boston Public Library – Commonwealth Salon, 700 Boylston St., Boston, MA, 02116, United States
Registration: Click here. Please RSVP by January 27.
Are you a leader of an existing nonprofit organization or have an interest in creating a new one? Do you have questions and concerns about incorporating and/or filing for tax-exempt status? All nonprofit start-ups are invited to attend this legal seminar for nonprofits, led by experienced nonprofit attorneys. At this group session, we will assist your organization in understanding the complicated processes of formalizing a nonprofit in Massachusetts by addressing questions regarding:

For-Profit or Not-for-Profit?
What is a Not-for-Profit?
Incorporating & Structuring the Not-for-Profit
Option of Fiscal Sponsorship
State Reporting & Regulation
Federal Tax Exemption
Ongoing IRS Reporting & Regulation

Three of our presenters spoke with us about starting a nonprofit and the state of the sector as whole. Take a look at their in-depth responses here.
Presenters: Susan Abbott, Esq., Goodwin; Jim Grace, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston/Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts; Anli Jiao, Third Sector New England
Co-sponsors: Goodwin, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston/Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, Third Sector New England.

WEBINAR: Best Practices to Identify and Reduce Employment Law Risks in 2017 for Nonprofits
2017-01-31 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar
Registration: Click here.
Presenters: Tara K. Burke and Matthew R. Byrne, Jackson Lewis
If you have employees, you have employment risks. Unfortunately, it’s hard to keep track of all the laws and changes to them. This presentation is designed to assist nonprofit organizations start 2017 by taking practical steps to reduce potential liability.
Join us for this complimentary webinar in conjunction with the National Network of Business Law Pro Bono Providers. This webinar is geared towards executive directors, human resources professionals and board members of nonprofits.
During this webinar we will discuss:

Strategies to avoid common employee claims and lawsuits.
How to pay employees correctly and avoid common mistakes in the non-profit sector.
Steps to ensure up-to-date and legally compliant personnel policies.

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (Medeiros Center)
2017-01-27 09:30 - 12:00, 2016-10-14 09:30 - 12:00
The Lawyers Clearinghouse operates free legal clinics throughout the year at a number of area shelters. In order to qualify, clients must be homeless, using shelter services, or otherwise income eligible for free legal services. This week’s clinic will match pro bono attorneys with homeless clients at the Cardinal Medeiros Center seeking legal assistance.
Clients should sign up in advance if possible by contacting the shelter representative:
Jack – 617.619.6962
Clients who are unable to sign up in advance may still attend a clinic. We try to assist with most legal issues but do not take any domestic relations cases (divorce, custody, child support, etc) or represent defendants in criminal trials.
The full schedule is available to view and print in English and eight other languages.

Nonprofit Incorporation and Compliance Workshop: Forming a Not-for-Profit Organization with 501(c)(3) Status and How to Keep it Compliant with State and Federal Filing Requirements
2017-01-25 17:30 - 20:00 | Old City Hall – Lower Level Meeting Room, 1305 Hancock St., Quincy, MA, 02169, United States
Registration: Click here. Please register by January 20.
Are you a leader of an existing nonprofit organization or have an interest in creating a new one? Do you have questions and concerns about incorporating and/or filing for tax-exempt status? Come join us for this legal seminar for nonprofits, led by an experienced nonprofit attorney. At this group session, we will assist your organization in understanding the complicated processes of formalizing a nonprofit in Massachusetts by addressing questions regarding:

For-Profit or Not-for-Profit?
What is a Not-for-Profit?
Incorporating & Structuring the Not-for-Profit
Option of Fiscal Sponsorship
State Reporting & Regulation
Federal Tax Exemption
Ongoing IRS Reporting & Regulation

Presenter: Teresa Santalucia, Klein Hornig LLP
Dinner will be served.
This seminar is a joint project of Discover Quincy, Quincy Chamber of Commerce, and Lawyers Clearinghouse, with pro bono support from Klein Hornig LLP, and generous support of Northeast Community Bank.

How to Maintain Nonprofit, Tax-Exempt and Public Charity Status
2017-01-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Goodwin, 100 Northern Ave., Boston, MA, 02210, United States
Registration*: Click here to register. Please RSVP by January 10.
*Please note that registration is required for security clearance.
Payment: $25 per person. Click here to pay. Payment takes the form of a donation on Network for Good. Please choose “my full contact information” or “my name and email address only” under privacy preferences so we may log your payment.
This two-hour workshop offers an overview of compliance requirements with various government agencies and practical tips for nascent nonprofits to help ensure they will maintain not-for-profit and tax-exempt status.
Presenter: Veronica Zhang, Community Action Program Legal Services
Co-Sponsors: Goodwin Procter LLP, AAFCPAs and the Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston/Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (Pine Street Inn)
2016-12-16 09:30 - 12:00 | Pine Street Inn, 444 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA, 02118, United States
The Lawyers Clearinghouse operates free legal clinics throughout the year a number of area shelters. In order to qualify, clients must be homeless, using shelter services, or otherwise income eligible for free legal services. This week’s clinic will match pro bono attorneys with homeless clients at Pine Street Inn seeking legal assistance.
Clients should sign up in advance if possible by contacting the shelter representative:
Men’s Contact: Sharron – 617.892.9207
Women’s Contact: Catita – 617.892.9301
Clients who are unable to sign up in advance may still attend a clinic. We try to assist with most legal issues but do not take any domestic relations cases (divorce, custody, child support, etc) or represent defendants in criminal trials.
The full schedule is available to view and print in English and eight other languages.

Updated Overtime Rules
2016-12-12 09:00 - 10:30 | Boston Private, 10 Post Office Sq, Boston, MA, 02109, United States
Registration: Click here. Please RSVP by December 8.
Presenter: David Emer, Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP
Event Update as of 12/2/2016:
On November 22, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a preliminary injunction that blocks the implementation of the United States Department of Labor’s Final Rule that redefined the wage test for overtime exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The Final Rule was to be effective on December 1, and would have required employers, including nonprofits, to pay overtime to all so-called “white collar” executive, administrative, and professional workers earning less than $913 per week ($47,476 annually). The court’s order applies nationwide. In issuing the injunction, the court concluded that the states’ and business associations’ challenge to the Final Rule has a substantial likelihood of success on the merits, and the states and business associations would be irreparably harmed if the Rule was implemented.
What Is the Impact on Employers?
The nationwide injunction has created a great deal of uncertainty. The injunction is preliminary and not permanent at this point, and an appellate court might overturn the ruling. However, President-Elect Trump criticized the Rule during his campaign for President and expressed support for a carve-out for small business. Thus it is possible that the Trump administration would not pursue an appeal.
What does this uncertainty mean to your nonprofit? What should you do with the preparation for implementation that is already in place? What about all the consultation you had with the employees about the new system? Did your nonprofit talk about changing the payment structure with individual employees? What does that mean in terms of employment law?
Come and learn more about what this injunction may mean to your nonprofit and how to best handle various situations.
Agenda: 8:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. Breakfast & Networking; 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Presentation
A buffet of pastries, fruit, juices, coffee and tea will be available.
This seminar is a joint project of the Lawyers Clearinghouse and Boston Private.
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Volunteers and Interns: What Nonprofits Need to Know
2016-12-09 09:00 - 10:30 | Boston Private, 10 Post Office Sq, Boston, MA, 02109, United States
Registration: Click here. Please register by December 7.
Presenter: Christopher Kaczmarek, Shareholder, Littler Mendelson P.C.
Many nonprofits rely on the services of volunteers or interns. This seminar will answer the following questions:
– What are the legal definitions of volunteers and interns?
– What are the best practices in utilizing such resources available to nonprofits?
– How can you minimize your risk to potential liabilities through them and their services?
Come and get practical tips from an employment law specialist about utilizing volunteers and interns.
Agenda: 8:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. Breakfast & Networking; 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Presentation
A buffet of pastries, fruit, juices, coffee and tea will be available.
This seminar is a joint project of the Lawyers Clearinghouse and Boston Private.

Nonprofit Incorporation Workshop
2016-12-08 16:00 - 18:30 | Goodwin, 100 Northern Ave., Boston, MA, 02210, United States
Registration: Click here. Please RSVP by December 5.
Payment: $25 per person. Click here to pay. Payment takes the form of a donation on Network for Good. Please choose “my full contact information” or “my name and email address only” under privacy preferences so we may log your payment.
Are you a leader of an existing nonprofit organization or have an interest in creating a new one? Do you have questions and concerns about incorporating and/or filing for tax-exempt status? All nonprofit start-ups are invited to attend this legal seminar for nonprofits, led by experienced nonprofit attorneys. At this group session, we will assist your organization in understanding the complicated processes of formalizing a nonprofit in Massachusetts by addressing questions regarding:

For-Profit or Not-for-Profit?
What is a Not-for-Profit?
Incorporating & Structuring the Not-for-Profit
Option of Fiscal Sponsorship
State Reporting & Regulation
Federal Tax Exemption
Ongoing IRS Reporting & Regulation

Three of our presenters spoke with us about starting a nonprofit and the state of the sector as whole. Take a look at their in-depth responses here.
Presenters: Susan Abbott, Esq., Goodwin; Jim Grace, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston/Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts; Josh Sattely, Third Sector New England
Co-sponsors: Goodwin, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston/Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, Third Sector New England.

Clinic in a Box: Nonprofit Bylaws and Conflict of Interest Policy
2016-12-08 09:45 - 12:30 | Mintz Levin – 38th Floor, 1 Financial Center, Boston, MA, 02111, United States
The event is currently at capacity. Please contact Machiko Sano Hewitt with any questions.
Co-sponsored by Corporate Pro Bono, Lawyers Clearinghouse, Northeast ACC Chapter, and Mintz Levin

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (St. Francis House)
2016-12-02 09:30 - 12:00 | St. Francis House, 39 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02111, United States
The Lawyers Clearinghouse operates free legal clinics throughout the year at a number of area shelters. In order to qualify, clients must be homeless, using shelter services, or otherwise income eligible for free legal services. This week’s clinic will match pro bono attorneys with homeless clients at St. Francis House seeking legal assistance.
Clients should sign up in advance if possible by contacting the shelter representative:
Fabiana – 617.457.1034
Clients who are unable to sign up in advance may still attend a clinic. We try to assist with most legal issues but do not take any domestic relations cases (divorce, custody, child support, etc) or represent defendants in criminal trials.
The full schedule is available to view and print in English and eight other languages.

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (Bridge Over Troubled Waters)
2016-11-18 09:30 - 12:00 | Bridge Over Troubled Waters, 47 West St., Boston, MA, 02111, United States
The Lawyers Clearinghouse operates free legal clinics throughout the year at a number of area shelters. In order to qualify, clients must be homeless, using shelter services, or otherwise income eligible for free legal services. This week’s clinic will match pro bono attorneys with homeless clients at Bridge seeking legal assistance.
Please note: Bridge is a shelter intended for young people who are 18 to 24 years of age. Clients outside of this age range should come to one of our other clinics at the Pine Street Inn, St. Francis House, the Medeiros Center, MBHP, or the Southampton Shelter.
Clients should sign up in advance if possible by contacting the shelter representative:
Alex – 617.423.9575 x234
Clients who are unable to sign up in advance may still attend a clinic. We try to assist with most legal issues but do not take any domestic relations cases (divorce, custody, child support, etc) or represent defendants in criminal trials.
The full schedule is available to view and print in English and eight other languages.

Pro Bono Training: Landlord Tenant Law Basics
2016-11-14 15:00 - 18:00 | Boston Bar Association, 16 Beacon St., Boston, 02108, United States
This training will cover the basics of summary process law in landlord / tenant cases and how to represent both landlords and tenants in a summary process eviction matter.

Registration: Click here
Speakers: Hon. Jeffrey M. Winik, Boston Housing Court; Joanna G. Allison, Volunteer Lawyers Project of the Boston Bar Association; Dick Bauer, National Consumer Law Center; Felicia E. Higginbottom, Esq., Law Office of Vesper Gibbs Barnes & Associates

Sponsoring Section/Committee(s): Real Estate Public Service Committee; Delivery of Legal Services Section

Online Fundraising and UBIT
2016-11-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Boston Private, 10 Post Office Sq, Boston, MA, 02109, United States
Registration*: Click here. Please register by November 10.
*Registration is required for security clearance.
Presenters: Anita Lichtblau, Casner & Edwards LLP; Julia Campbell, J Campbell Social Marketing
Online fundraising is a commonplace feature of nonprofit operation. Is your nonprofit in compliance with pertinent law, such as MA data security and fundraising regulations? Does your nonprofit need to register with multiple states? Will advertisements your nonprofit places on its website incur Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT)? A 501(c)(3) organization expert and a social media marketing specialist will present the current state of online marketing and pertinent regulations.
Breakfast and networking 8:30 – 9:00 am. A buffet of pastries, fruit, juices, coffee and tea will be available.
This seminar is a joint project of Lawyers Clearinghouse and Boston Private Community Investment Series.

The New Overtime Regulations: What Your Nonprofit Needs to Know
2016-11-09 12:30 - 15:30 | DLA Piper LLP (US), 33 Arch St., Boston, MA, 02110, United States
Registration: Click here. Please RSVP by November 1. This seminar may be attended in person at DLA Piper or remotely via videocast.
In May, the Department of Labor published new regulations that change the rules regarding which employees are eligible for overtime pay. Beginning December 1, 2016, employees who earn less than $913 per week ($47,476 per year) are automatically eligible for overtime pay when they work more than 40 hours a week, regardless of what their job duties are. Only doctors, lawyers, teachers, and a few other classes of employees are not subject to this new rule. In addition, this dollar amount will be automatically adjusted every three years, in order to reflect increases in the cost of living. This new rule could have a significant impact on your nonprofit’s personnel costs.
To help nonprofits understand these new requirements, this seminar will deal with the new overtime regulations. We will review what the new overtime regulations provide and how they will impact your organization; the difference between exempt and non-exempt employees; what counts as work hours for purposes of the regulations; how to determine the a salaried employee’s rate of pay; what steps your organization should be taking to get ready for December 1; and how these changes will impact your responsibilities under other federal and local laws.
This seminar is designed for executive directors, human resource directors, office administrators and other nonprofit staff and volunteers responsible for human resources.
Moderator & Speaker: Judith Moldover, Sr. Staff Attorney, Lawyers Alliance for New York
Speakers: T.R. Kelly, V.P. & Assistant General Counsel, Employment Law, Pfizer; Garrett Kennedy, Associate Attorney, DLA Piper LLP (US)
Program (all times are Eastern Time)
12:30 PM Welcome and Opening Remarks
12:40 PM The Basics of Exempt Versus Non-Exempt Employees
1:35 PM What Is Compensable Time?
2:30 PM The New Overtime Regulations and How to Implement Them
3:20 PM Questions and Answers
3:30 PM Adjournment
View the full program booklet below:

Nonprofits and Charitable Activities and Donations Overseas
2016-11-03 16:30 - 18:00 | Goodwin, 100 Northern Ave., Boston, MA, 02210, United States
Registration: Click here. Please register by November 1.
Presenters: Susan Abbott, Goodwin Procter LLP; Peter Katz, Harvard University
Does your nonprofit engage in charitable programs overseas? Support foreign charitable activities with US funds? Two tax-exempt organization law experts will lead a seminar on direct charitable activities by U.S. charitable organizations and supporting foreign charitable activities with U.S. funds. The topics to be covered include: possible organizational structures; local issues to consider; charitable contributions to foreign organizations by Individuals; “Friends of” organizations; grants to foreign organizations by public charities; Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC); and banking and financing Issues.

[CANCELLED] 50(d) Regulations Affecting Historic Tax Credit and Renewable Energy Transactions: What Do We Need to Know?
2016-10-31 09:00 - 11:00 | Boston Private, 10 Post Office Sq, Boston, MA, 02109, United States
This even has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience. Please contact Machiko Sano Hewitt with any questions.
Presenter: Forrest Milder, Nixon Peabody LLP
The IRS recently issued its much-anticipated regulations on the treatment of 50(d) income, which arises when the lease-pass-through tax credit structure is used. Come learn about the new regulations and how they will affect historic tax credit and renewable energy transactions moving forward.
Breakfast/networking at 8:30 am. A buffet of pastries, fruit, juices, coffee and tea will be available.
This seminar is a joint project of Lawyers Clearinghouse and Boston Private Community Investment Series.

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (Southampton Shelter)
2016-10-28 09:30 - 12:00 | Southampton Shelter, 112 Southampton St., Boston, MA, 02118, United States
The Lawyers Clearinghouse operates free legal clinics throughout the year at a number of area shelters. In order to qualify, clients must be homeless, using shelter services, or otherwise income eligible for free legal services. This week’s clinic will match pro bono attorneys with homeless clients at the Southampton Shelter seeking legal assistance.
Clients should sign up in advance if possible by contacting the shelter representative:
Pedro – 617.534.6136
Clients who are unable to sign up in advance may still attend a clinic. We try to assist with most legal issues but do not take any domestic relations cases (divorce, custody, child support, etc) or represent defendants in criminal trials.
The full schedule is available to view and print in English and eight other languages.

Updated Overtime Rules
2016-10-28 09:00 - 10:30 | Boston Private, 10 Post Office Sq, Boston, MA, 02109, United States
Registration: Click here. Please RSVP by October 25.
Is your nonprofit ready for the new overtime rules which will become effective on December 1, 2016? The Department of Labor’s final overtime rules update the salary level required for the executive, administrative, and professional (“white collar”) exemption to ensure that the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) intended overtime protections are fully implemented. It also provides greater clarity for white collar workers and their employers, including nonprofit organizations. Neither the FLSA nor the Department’s regulations provide an exemption from overtime requirements for nonprofit organizations. While some nonprofits may not be covered under the FLSA, it is likely that many employees of nonprofits are entitled to FLSA protections. Come and join us for a 90 minutes training by employment law experts to help you better understand these new rules so that your nonprofit will remain in compliance.
Presenters: David Wilson, Michael Birch, and Charlotte Petilla of Hirsch Roberts Weinstein
Agenda: 8:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. Breakfast & Networking; 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Presentation
A buffet of pastries, fruit, juices, coffee and tea will be available.
This seminar is a joint project of the Lawyers Clearinghouse and Boston Private.

Nonprofit Incorporation Workshop
2016-10-27 16:00 - 18:30 | Goodwin, 100 Northern Ave., Boston, MA, 02210, United States
Registration: Click here. Please RSVP by October 24.
Payment: $25 per person. Click here to pay. Payment takes the form of a donation on Network for Good. Please choose “my full contact information” or “my name and email address only” under privacy preferences so we may log your payment.
Are you a leader of an existing nonprofit organization or have an interest in creating a new one? Do you have questions and concerns about incorporating and/or filing for tax-exempt status? All nonprofit start-ups are invited to attend this legal seminar for nonprofits, led by experienced nonprofit attorneys. At this group session, we will assist your organization in understanding the complicated processes of formalizing a nonprofit in Massachusetts by addressing questions regarding:

For-Profit or Not-for-Profit?
What is a Not-for-Profit?
Incorporating & Structuring the Not-for-Profit
Option of Fiscal Sponsorship
State Reporting & Regulation
Federal Tax Exemption
Ongoing IRS Reporting & Regulation

Three of our presenters spoke with us about starting a nonprofit and the state of the sector as whole. Take a look at their in-depth responses here.
Presenters: Janet Rickershauser, Attorney at Law; Lisa McChesney, Goodwin; Anli Jiao, Third Sector New England
Co-sponsors: Goodwin, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston/Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, Third Sector New England.

Corporate Governance for 501(c)(3) Organizations and their Board Members
2016-10-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Boston Private, 10 Post Office Sq, Boston, MA, 02109, United States
Registration*: Click here. Please RSVP by October 20.
*Registration is required for security clearance.
A 2-hour, interactive seminar led by a tax-exempt organization specialist. The agenda includes: Role of the Board, Director Duties, Board Composition, Board Procedures, Policies, Other Compliance Issues and Director Liability.
Presenters: Maura Murphy, Rackemann, Sawyer & Brewster
Agenda: 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m., Breakfast and Networking; 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Presentation
A buffet of pastries, fruit, juices, coffee and tea will be available.
This seminar is a joint project of the Lawyers Clearinghouse and Boston Private.

Updated Overtime Rules
2016-10-20 09:00 - 10:30 | Stonehill College – Brocktonian Room, 16 Belmont St., Easton, MA, 02357, United States
Registration and Payment: Click here.
Presenter: David Emer, Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP
Is your nonprofit ready for the new overtime rules which will become effective on December 1, 2016? The Department of Labor’s final overtime rules update the salary level required for the executive, administrative, and professional (“white collar”) exemption to ensure that the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) intended overtime protections are fully implemented. It also provides greater clarity for white collar workers and their employers, including nonprofit organizations. Neither the FLSA nor the Department’s regulations provide an exemption from overtime requirements for nonprofit organizations. While some nonprofits may not be covered under the FLSA, it is likely that many employees of nonprofits are entitled to FLSA protections.
Come and join us for a 90 minutes training by employment law experts to help you better understand these new rules so that your nonprofit will remain in compliance.

Volunteer Celebration
2016-10-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Boston Bar Association, 16 Beacon St., Boston, 02108, United States
RSVP here.
This Pro Bono Month, we want to recognize the many volunteers who dedicate their time and expertise to helping our nonprofit and homeless clients.
So stop by for drinks and appetizers and let us thank you for all you do!
Bring a friend and an item or two to help guests at our partner shelters stay warm this winter.
We are collecting: New gloves, hats, scarves, hand warmers, underwear, socks, and unused travel size toiletries

Legal Clinic for the Homeless (Pine Street Inn)
2016-10-07 09:30 - 12:00 | Pine Street Inn, 444 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA, 02118, United States
The Lawyers Clearinghouse operates free legal clinics throughout the year a number of area shelters. In order to qualify, clients must be homeless, using shelter services, or otherwise income eligible for free legal services. This week’s clinic will match pro bono attorneys with homeless clients at Pine Street Inn seeking legal assistance.
Clients should sign up in advance if possible by contacting the shelter representative:
Men’s Contact: Sharron – 617.892.9207
Women’s Contact: Hawah – 617.892.9302
Clients who are unable to sign up in advance may still attend a clinic. We try to assist with most legal issues but do not take any domestic relations cases (divorce, custody, child support, etc) or represent defendants in criminal trials.
The full schedule is available to view and print in English and eight other languages.

Updated Overtime Rules
2016-10-04 09:30 - 11:00 | Fidelity House Human Services – Heritage Place, 439 South Union Street, Lawrence, MA, 01843, United States
Registration: Click here. Please RSVP by September 30.
Is your nonprofit ready for the new overtime rules which will become effective on December 1, 2016? The Department of Labor’s final overtime rules update the salary level required for the executive, administrative, and professional (“white collar”) exemption to ensure that the Fair Labor Standards Act’s (FLSA) intended overtime protections are fully implemented. It also provides greater clarity for white collar workers and their employers, including nonprofit organizations. Neither the FLSA nor the Department’s regulations provide an exemption from overtime requirements for nonprofit organizations. While some nonprofits may not be covered under the FLSA, it is likely that many employees of nonprofits are entitled to FLSA protections. Come and join us for a 90 minutes training by employment law experts to help you better understand these new rules so that your nonprofit will remain in compliance.
Presenters: David Wilson, Michael Birch, and Charlotte Petilla of Hirsch Roberts Weinstein

Lobbying, Advocacy & Political Activities for 501(c)(3) Entities in an Election Year
2016-09-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Stonehill College – Brocktonian Room, 16 Belmont St., Easton, MA, 02357, United States
Registration and Payment: Click here.
Presenter: Teresa Santalucia, Partner, Klein Hornig LLP
As the general election of possibly historic importance nears, nonprofits need to review the rule of engagement in this area so as to remain in compliance with pertinent laws and regulations. This seminar will give a general overview of basic federal tax and election law for 501(c)(3) organizations, explore ways to organize specific voter engagement activities, and discuss best practices during an election year including the following questions:
• What is the difference between advocacy and lobbying?
• When and how is it okay for a nonprofit to lobby and what happens if a nonprofit crosses the line?
• Are nonprofit organizations completely prohibited from any involvement in candidate campaigns?

Nonprofit Incorporation Workshop
2016-09-27 16:30 - 18:30 | The Wheelhouse at the Bradford Mill, 33 Bradford St., West Concord, MA, 01742, United States
Registration: Click here. Please RSVP by September 23.
Payment: $25 per person. Click here to pay. Payment takes the form of a donation on Network for Good. Please choose “my full contact information” or “my name and email address only” under privacy preferences so we may log your payment.
Are you a leader of an existing nonprofit organization or have an interest in creating a new one? Do you have questions and concerns about incorporating and/or filing for tax-exempt status? All nonprofit start-ups are invited to attend this legal seminar for nonprofits, led by experienced nonprofit attorneys. At this group session, we will assist your organization in understanding the complicated processes of formalizing a nonprofit in Massachusetts by addressing questions regarding:

For-Profit or Not-for-Profit?
What is a Not-for-Profit?
Incorporating & Structuring the Not-for-Profit
Option of Fiscal Sponsorship
State Reporting & Regulation
Federal Tax Exemption
Ongoing IRS Reporting & Regulation

Three of our presenters spoke with us about starting a nonprofit and the state of the sector as whole. Take a look at their in-depth responses here.
Presenter: Elizabeth Reinhardt, Law Offices of Elizabeth S. Reinhardt
Co-sponsors: Goodwin, Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston/Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts, Third Sector New England, and the Law Offices of Elizabeth S. Reinhardt.

WEBINAR: Is Your Employee Exempt or Non-Exempt From the New Overtime Requirements?
2016-09-14 00:00 - 17:00
Registration: Click here to register.
The Department of Labor has issued new overtime regulations effective December 1, 2016. Under the new regulations, the minimum weekly earnings an exempt employee must earn will increase from $455 to $913 per week. In addition, the new regulations left in place the requirement that in order to be exempt from the overtime requirements, an employee’s primary duties must be considered exempt. But what are considered exempt duties? Under the law, an employee must be a working in a bona fide executive, administrative, or professional capacity.
Tune in to our webinar when Sadina Montani of the law firm of Vedder Price will discuss “what is a bona fide executive, administrative or professional employee”. Also, find out what steps an employer should take to make sure its employee are being properly classified. Now is the time to review your employee classifications, before the new wage limits go into effect.
This webinar is a joint project of DC Bar Pro Bono Center and Lawyers Clearinghouse.
If you have more questions after the webinar, come and join us at in-person seminars in Lawrence, Boston and Easton on this topic in October!
