Tax-exempt organizations are under increasing scrutiny - are you following the rules? Attend this enlightening seminar and stay abreast of the issues confronted by tax-exempt organizations. Our seasoned professionals will provide practical answers to your most pressing questions about IRS and New York regulations. Even if you have an accountant prepare your Form 990, you need to be aware of the information you will need to provide. Register t...

In a time of economic upheaval, nonprofits everywhere are struggling for new sources of funding and expense sharing. Simultaneously, the nonprofit sector has seen a growth in social enterprises - businesses designed not just to make a profit, but to further social goals. Given these two trends, more and more nonprofits find themselves considering for-profit activities such as joint ventures. This live webinar will cover the basic tax issues o...

Tax-exempt organizations are under increasing scrutiny - are you following the rules? Attend this enlightening seminar and stay abreast of the issues confronted by tax-exempt organizations. Our seasoned professionals will provide practical answers to your most pressing questions about IRS and New York regulations. Even if you have an accountant prepare your Form 990, you need to be aware of the information you will need to provide. Register t...

The Freedom of Information Act, enacted in 1966, was the first law that gave Americans the right to access the records of federal agencies. FOIA establishes a legal right of access to government records and information on the basis of the principles of openness and accountability in government. In 1974, after the Watergate scandal the act was amended to force greater agency compliance. In 1991 the General Accounting Office reported over 1.9 m...

Protection of flora and fauna has become increasingly important at the national level, and developers frequently find that they must comply with the Endangered Species Act - the federal law that protects threatened and endangered plants, insects, fish and wildlife, and their habitats. Understanding the implications of the ESA at all stages of the development process can help developers save time and money. In this live webinar you will learn...

Working with private foundations, whether you are an attorney, accountant, other advisor, or a staff member, requires that you have at least a basic understanding of the regulatory environment in which the foundations operate. It is important to learn the current developments affecting charitable giving and private foundations and how to avoid pitfalls that can lead to penalties for failure to comply with the applicable IRS provisions and reg...

The world of easements may not be as impossible as you think. Here's what you need to know. Do not let the intimidating complexity of easements cause you anxiety. Whether you're looking to draft, comply or fight one, our local experts will give you the know-how to succeed - without getting caught in exhausting and expensive legal battles. Attend this seminar and get the practical easements information you won't find anywhere else. You will he...

Concerned about how wetlands regulations are changing - and how your practices may be impacted? Attend this cutting-edge seminar and get helpful information on wetland programs in California. Meet the challenges ahead and find out what you need to know about potential mitigation strategies. These are just a few of the valuable tips we will discuss at this must-attend seminar. You will acquire the wisdom and good judgment necessary to succeed...

Stay current on public records and meetings laws in Colorado. Find out what Colorado law has to say about balancing the public's right to information with the individual's right to privacy. If you're involved with a public entity or if you represent the media, you need to know the ins and outs of federal and state public records and open meetings laws. Join us for this seminar and you'll get updates on recent developments in the interpretatio...

Storm water management has long been a consideration of developers, municipalities and governments. Regulations and laws have been in effect in various forms governing flow rates, flooding, and the erosive potential of storm water discharges for many years. The ultimate discharge of storm water, however, was only rarely monitored or regulated for total volume or quality. Changes by the federal government over the past several years have now c...