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The United States District Court for the District of Columbia certified a class of all individuals and entities who paid fees to obtain court records though the PACER system.

On February 13, 2012, new amendments to the Pennsylvania Rules of Appellate Procedure took effect and made substantial changes to the right to appeal from orders entered by Pennsylvania's Orphans' Courts.

The Federal Trade Commission announced it reached a settlement with Old Southern Brass resolving allegations that the company made false claims...

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) continues to focus its attention on "Made in the USA" claims, and this time the agency has fixed its gaze on a Florida-based company...

What is more enticing than the opportunity to win something? An increasing number of companies are betting that consumers will be drawn by the chance to win exciting prizes.

The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 enacted in Washington last week creates a unique opportunity for charitable giving.

On May 16, 2012, the Oversight Subcommittee of the House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means, led by Congressman Charles W. Boustany Jr., MD (R-LA), heard testimony from representatives of tax-exempt hospitals, universities and charitable institutions.

On July 25, 2012, the Oversight Subcommittee of the House Committee on Ways and Means, led by Congressman Charles W. Boustany Jr., MD (R-LA), heard testimony from the IRS.

The IRS has granted an automatic extension for certain tax-exempt organizations to file their annual returns electronically.

ABA Business Section Newsletter for Nonprofit Organizations

Serving as a vivid reminder that it is vital that a taxpayer comply strictly and completely with the charitable deduction regulations, the Tax Court recently denied a $33 million charitable deduction...

The IRS Tax Exempt Government Entities Division has published a final report on its Tax-Exempt Charitable Financings Compliance Check Questionnaire and Governmental Bond Financings Compliance Check Questionnaire projects.

The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 in large part addresses income and other tax rates without direct effect on tax-exempt organizations.

The Alabama Accountability Act of 2013 (the "Act") provides state income tax credits to certain donors who make contributions to a state-approved scholarship granting organization (SGO) operating within Alabama.

On April 30, the Texas House of Representatives Committee on Trade, Workforce, and Economic development...

Estate planners can better serve clients by looking beyond traditional charitable giving to flexible philanthropic strategies that reflect clients' goals, values and desire for lasting impact across generations. The article explores how modern philanthropy extends beyond tax-deductible donations to include impact investments, giving circles, and mission-aligned business structures. Discover five practical ways estate planners can initiate more meaningful philanthropic conversations and draft documents that

Operating and managing a nonprofit organization is no small task. To ensure compliance with the complex web of laws and regulations — both federal and state — nonprofits should conduct a "checkup" at the beginning of each fiscal year.

While term limits for not-for-profit boards of directors are not legally mandated, many organizations consider term limits to be a best practice.