There is often great confusion and sometimes “bad feelings” that crop up around who is responsible for what on a not-for-profit.  The Board?  the Executive Director? the Management? This seminar will start with an overview of not-for-profit governance and compliance issues …

Where is the Line between the Board Duties and the Management Responsibilities of a Not-for-profit? Read more »

Does your nonprofit organization have concerns about compliance with information security and data privacy rules and regulations?  Would you like to better understand the various state and federal laws that govern your organization’s obligations with regard to protecting confidential, personal, …

Information Security & Data Privacy for Nonprofits: An Overview and Q&A Session Read more »

The Lawyers Clearinghouse hosted a graduation ceremony for the 2014-2015 class of Access to Justice Fellows on Thursday, June 11, at Boston law firm Mintz Levin. Graduating Fellows were joined by representatives from their partner organizations, as well as a number of …

The 2015 Access to Justice Fellows graduation ceremony Read more »

Registration for this event is now closed. Check the calendar for other dates. 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 …

Nonprofit Incorporation Workshop Read more »

On May 12, the Lawyers Clearinghouse once again teamed up with the Boston Public Library to offer a free Nonprofit Incorporation Workshop. Presenters Janet Rickershauser, Esq., of the Law Office of Janet M. Rickershauser; Jim Grace, Esq., of the Arts & …

Nonprofit attorneys discuss starting a nonprofit, state of the nonprofit sector Read more »

Please scroll down to “Payment” and “Registration” to pay and register. 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 …

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8:30 am networking and breakfast As part of an effort to reform and strengthen Federal grant making, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published new guidance for the Federal award programs, OMB Uniform Guidance: Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and …

Are You in Compliance with the Omni Circular Requirements for Your Federal Grants? Read more »

(8:30 – 9:00 am breakfast / networking) Opening Remarks: Esther Schlorholtz, Senior Vice President, Director of Community Investment, Boston Private Bank & Trust Company. Presenter: Timothy Clark, Esq., Attorney at Law; James Kobe, Esq.,  James A. Kobe P.C.. Registration*: Registration is now closed. See the calendar …

The New Massachusetts Sick Time Law and How it Affects Nonprofits Read more »

Please scroll down to “Payment” and “Registration” to pay and register. This seminar, designed as Part II to our very popular Nonprofit Incorporation Workshop, focuses on compliance requirements once initial filings are completed.  The two expert presenters will highlight important …

How to Maintain Not-for-Profit Status Read more »