View this ondemand 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 teleconference 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.
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Agenda
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
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Credits
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This course was last revised on February 24, 2015.
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Audio & Reference Manual
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- NJ CLE 1.8
- NV CLE 1.5
- VT CLE 1.5
- WA CLE 1.5
- WV MCLE 1.8
This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.
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Why Lorman?
Over 32 years and 1.4 million customers worth of experience providing continuing education. Our passion is providing you world-class training to help you succeed in business and as a professional.
Faculty

Paula Cozzi Goedert
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
- Partner in the Chicago office of Barnes & Thornburg LLP
- Concentrates on representing nonprofit organizations, including professional societies, trade associations, charities and private foundations
- Received the John C. Thiel Distinguished Service Award from Association Forum and the President’s Award from the Association Foundation Group
- Served on the Association Forum’s board of directors, on the board of the Foundation of the American Society of Association Executives and on the board of Rush Oak Park Hospital
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Why Lorman?
Over 32 years and 1.4 million customers worth of experience providing continuing education. Our passion is providing you world-class training to help you succeed in business and as a professional.

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