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Trade and Professional Associations
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Articles
Jun 3, 2008
Requirements for Tax-Exempt Status under IRC § 501(c)(7): A Primer for Social Clubs
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum and Matthew T. Journy
Jun 3, 2008
Advertising Considerations for Tax-Exempt Social Clubs
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum and Matthew T. Journy
Jun 2, 2008
The New IRS Form 990: What Does It All Mean for Your Nonprofit Organization? A Comprehensive Overview and Analysis
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Kristen E. Sitchler and Aaron H. Hiller
Jun 1, 2008
Playing Politics: A Menu of Options for Associations to Consider
By Ronald M. Jacobs and Aaron H. Hiller
Jun 1, 2008
Watch That PAC! Six Simple Steps to Securing Your Political Committee
By Ronald M. Jacobs and Aaron H. Hiller
May 19, 2008
FTC Issues New Regulations for CAN-SPAM Compliance: What Do the Rules Mean for Associations?
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum and Ellen Traupman Berge
Apr 9, 2008
IRS Releases Draft Instructions to Redesigned Form 990
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Kristen E. Sitchler and Aaron H. Hiller
Feb 14, 2008
The 2008 Form 990: Putting Your Best Foot Forward under Heightened Scrutiny
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Kristen E. Sitchler and Aaron H. Hiller
Feb 1, 2008
The Ten Most Common Bylaw Pitfalls
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
Jan 21, 2008
Ten Legal Trends that Nonprofit Leaders Should Care About
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
Dec 21, 2007
Telling the IRS a Better Story: The Unveiling of the 2008 Form 990
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum and Aaron H. Hiller
Sep 6, 2007
Form 990 Executive Compensation Reporting – Prepare for Change
By Patricia M. McDermott
Aug 8, 2007
Changes to Ethics and Lobbying Laws Will Impact Business in Washington
By Ronald M. Jacobs
Jul 26, 2007
New E-Filing Notice Required for Small Tax-Exempt Organizations
By Jonathan L. Pompan
Jun 15, 2007
Steering Clear of the Most Common Legal Hazards in Association Hotel Contracts
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum and Beth A. Caseman
Jun 5, 2007
Myths about Lobbying, Political Activity, and Tax-Exempt Status
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum and Brian T. Pallasch
May 30, 2007
Association Meeting Contract Q&A
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum and Beth A. Caseman
May 25, 2007
IRS Issues Final Deferred Compensation Rules: Tax-Exempt Compliance Countdown
By Serena G. Simons, Lisa A. Tavares and Patricia M. McDermott
Mar 27, 2007
Governance Lessons Learned from the Smithsonian CEO’s Resignation
By Ted L. Ramirez
Nov 30, 2006
Pension Protection Act of 2006: Provisions of Interest to Exempt Organizations
Oct 5, 2006
New Tax Law Permits IRS to Disclose Proposed Revocation of Tax-Exempt Status to State Officials
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum and Jonathan L. Pompan
Sep 1, 2006
Circular 230 Regulations Raise Questions for Tax-Exempt Organizations
By Robert L. Waldman
Aug 15, 2006
In the Matter of Rambus: Lessons for SSOs and Their Members
By Melissa Landau Steinman and Beth A. Caseman
Jul 13, 2006
Defusing the Powder Keg: Minimizing Associations’ Antitrust Risk
By Lisa Jose Fales, Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum and Jennifer T. Mallon
May 30, 2006
Federal Government Grants and Contracts: Key Requirements and Pitfalls for Nonprofit Recipients
By Rebecca E. Pearson
May 19, 2006
The Top Five Association Antitrust Pitfalls - And How To Avoid Them
By Lisa Jose Fales, Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum and Jennifer T. Mallon
May 1, 2006
Protecting Your Intellectual Property Abroad
By Michael A. Gollin and Andrew D. Price
Feb 28, 2006
Federal Court Preempts California Fax Law For Interstate Faxes: The Implications for Associations Nationwide
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum and Ronald M. Jacobs
Jan 24, 2006
Top Ten Myths about 501(c)(3) Lobbying and Political Activity
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum and Brian T. Pallasch
Nov 16, 2005
Sales Tax Issues Facing Business Owners
By Denise V. Corsaro and Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
Oct 24, 2005
California Tries to Play by Its Own Fax Rules: The Impact on Associations
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum and Ronald M. Jacobs
Jul 14, 2005
FEC Permits Trade Associations to Use Payroll Deductions for Their PACs
By Ronald M. Jacobs
Jul 11, 2005
Update on Fax Laws: Congress Restores the "Established Business Relationship" Exception for Commercial Faxes
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Ronald M. Jacobs and Ellen Traupman Berge
Jul 1, 2005
Nonprofits Should Be Prepared for Increased Legal Scrutiny
By Brock R. Landry
Jun 28, 2005
Sexual Harassment by Board Members: Protecting the Association and its Staff
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
Jun 1, 2005
The Federal Spam Law: FTC Issues Additional Guidelines and Proposes New Rules for Complying with the CAN-SPAM Act
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum and Ellen Traupman Berge
Mar 30, 2005
Updating Your Association’s Board Conflict of Interest Policy
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
Jan 6, 2005
IRS Issues 'Virtual' Trade Show Guidance
By George E. Constantine and Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
Nov 8, 2004
California Enacts Sweeping Governance Reforms for Nonprofits
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum and Tammy W. Klein
Oct 28, 2004
New Rules on Association Deferred Compensation Plans Require Immediate Attention
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
Oct 27, 2004
New IRS Ruling Could Have Taxing Impact on 501(c)(3) Associations with Certification Programs
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum and George E. Constantine
Sep 27, 2004
Vertical Restraints and Distribution: Complying wih the Antritrust Laws
By Melissa Landau Steinman
Sep 1, 2004
New Antitrust Protection for Standards Development Organizations
By Melissa Landau Steinman
Aug 26, 2004
The New Overtime Rules
By Maurice Baskin
Aug 10, 2004
Association Codes of Ethics: Identifying Legal Issues and Minimizing Risk
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum and George E. Constantine
Jun 1, 2004
Association Trademark Basics
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum and Jacqueline Levasseur Patt
Jun 1, 2004
Associations and Copyright: Practical Tips for Success
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
Apr 21, 2004
Phone, Fax...Fines?
By Ronald M. Jacobs
Apr 20, 2004
Legal Guidelines for Hiring Employees
Apr 16, 2004
Antitrust Concerns with Association Information Exchanges
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum and George E. Constantine
Apr 1, 2004
Legal Issues Affecting Standard-Setting: Antitrust and Intellectual Property
By Melissa Landau Steinman
Mar 25, 2004
Untangling the Web - Internet Legal Issues for Associations
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum and George E. Constantine
Dec 1, 2003
Trademark Clearance and Protection
By Andrew D. Price
Oct 31, 2003
Sales & Use Tax: Common Pitfalls, Questions and Solutions for Nonprofits
By Denise V. Corsaro and Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
Jul 28, 2003
FCC Issues New Unsolicited Fax Rules: Prior Written Consent Now Required for Most Faxes Sent to Members and Others
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum and Ronald M. Jacobs
Jul 28, 2003
Model Association Fax Consent Form
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum and Ronald M. Jacobs
May 13, 2003
Association-Sponsored Research: Minimizing Your Legal Risks
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
May 6, 2003
Summary of Provisions in S. 476 — The Charity Aid, Recovery, and Empowerment Act of 2003
By George E. Constantine
May 1, 2003
Hotel or Convention Center Contract Provision Guidelines
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
Apr 1, 2003
Your First Employment Contract: Advice for the Rising Association Executive
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
Mar 10, 2003
What Corporate Governance Legislation Means to You
By W. Warren Hamel
Jan 8, 2003
The Telemarketing Sales Rule and Associations
By Ronald M. Jacobs
Dec 16, 2002
Good Governance — Ensuring That Your Association’s Governing Documents Pass Legal Muster
By George E. Constantine and Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
Dec 1, 2002
Corporate Trademark Portfolios: Ten Steps to Effective Management
By Andrew D. Price
Sep 1, 2002
Association Activities Targeted in Recent Antitrust Enforcement Actions
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum and George E. Constantine
May 1, 2002
Association Certification and Accreditation Programs: Minimizing the Liability Risks
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
May 1, 2002
Corporate Sponsorship : The Final Regulations
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum and George E. Constantine
Apr 1, 2002
Associations and Campaign Finance Reform
By Ronald M. Jacobs and George E. Constantine
Apr 1, 2002
Federal Court Holds Federal Unsolicited Fax Ban Unconstitutional
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
Mar 1, 2002
Campaign Finance Reform's Impact on Associations
By Ronald M. Jacobs
Mar 1, 2002
Legal Guidelines for Pre-Employment Inquiries
By Thomas H. Strong
Mar 1, 2002
Does Your Association Own the Work Product of Your Contractors, Authors, Speakers, Officers, Directors, and Committee Members?
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
Feb 1, 2002
FTC Proposes New Regulation of Charitable and Association Telephone Solicitation
By Ronald M. Jacobs
Feb 1, 2002
Changing the Way the Message Gets Out: House Passes Campaign Finance Reform and Senate Looks Likely
By Ronald M. Jacobs
Feb 1, 2002
Employment Termination Checklist
By Maurice Baskin
Jan 1, 2002
Recent Antitrust Decision on Salary Surveys Highlights Risks to Associations
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum and George E. Constantine
Dec 1, 2001
Legal Guidelines for Associations for Conducting Employee Evaluations and Performance Appraisals
By Maurice Baskin
Nov 1, 2001
Legal and Tax Considerations for Capital Campaigns
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum and George E. Constantine
Nov 1, 2001
Employment Law Audit
By Maurice Baskin
Aug 1, 2001
Can Association Boards of Directors Vote by E-mail or Fax?
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
Aug 1, 2001
Association Standard-Setting Programs: Tips for Minimizing Liability Risks
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
May 1, 2001
The Lobbying Tax Law: Model Lobbying Tax Compliance Guide for Association Employees
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
May 1, 2001
What Do You Need to Know about Association Law?
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
Mar 1, 2001
Establishing and Operating Taxable Subsidiaries: A Primer for Associations
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
Jan 1, 2001
Top Ten (Actually Eleven) Copyright and Trademark Tips for Associations
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
Sep 1, 2000
Association Internet Ventures: Minimizing Your Legal Risks
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
Aug 1, 2000
Association Endorsements: The Current State of the Tax Law
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
Jul 1, 2000
Copyright Protection for Your Association's Web Site
By Joshua J. Kaufman
Jul 1, 2000
Fax and E-Mail Association Marketing Restrictions
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
Jul 1, 2000
Limitations on Lobbying Activities: Guidelines for 501(c)(3) Organizations
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
Jun 1, 2000
On-Line Copying Is (Generally) Not Fair Use
By Joshua J. Kaufman
Mar 1, 2000
Association Tax Primer for CEOs
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
Mar 1, 2000
Association Joint Ventures with For-Profit Entities
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
Mar 1, 2000
Public Disclosure Rules for Tax-Exempt Organizations
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
Jan 1, 2000
What Do You Mean I Don’t Own It?
By Joshua J. Kaufman
Dec 1, 1999
Intermediate Sanctions
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
Dec 1, 1999
Substantiation and Disclosure Requirements for 501(c)(3) Organizations: A Primer on the Charitable Contribution Rules
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
Nov 1, 1999
Association Membership Restrictions: A Practical Guide to Avoiding the Antitrust and Tax Pitfalls
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
Nov 1, 1999
UBIT for Associations in a Nutshell
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
Nov 1, 1999
Model Association Antitrust Compliance Policy
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
Nov 1, 1999
Legal Duties of Association Board Members
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
Nov 1, 1999
Antitrust Primer for Association Board Members
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
Oct 2, 1999
The Difference between Nonprofit and Tax-Exempt Status
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
Oct 2, 1999
The Dual Roles of In-House Corporate Counsel: The Impact on the Attorney-Client Privilege
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
Oct 1, 1999
Association Publishers: How Can You Ensure Payment for Advertising?
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
May 1, 1999
Legal Checklist of Pre-Employment Inquiries
By Maurice Baskin
Apr 1, 1999
Using Leased, Contracted and Temporary Workers
By Jeffrey P. Ayres
Jan 2, 1999
Related Foundations: Is Your Association Avoiding the Legal Pitfalls and Maximizing Its Opportunities? Probably Not.
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
Jan 1, 1999
Are Your Association's Membership Directory and Mailing List Protected by Copyright? Think Again.
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
Jan 1, 1999
Boycotts: Generally Not a License for Meeting Contract Termination
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
Jan 1, 1999
Considerations for Determining whether Association Chapters Should Incorporate
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
Jan 1, 1999
Endorsements and Licensing: Minimizing Your Association's Legal Liability
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
Jan 1, 1999
Federal Law Immunizes Associations from Liability for Online Member Messages: Disincentives for Screening and Monitoring Postings Removed
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
Jan 1, 1999
Forming and Operating Subsidiaries and Related Entities: Maximizing the Benefits and Minimizing the Risks
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
Jan 1, 1999
Legal Guidelines for Independent Meeting Planners
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
Jan 1, 1999
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995: A Summary and Overview for Associations
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
Jan 1, 1999
Lobbying Tax Law: A Summary and Overview for Associations
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
Jan 1, 1999
Model Association Listserv Rules and Conditions
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
Jan 1, 1999
Licensing Your Association's Logo to Others
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
Jan 1, 1999
Tax Treatment of Associate Member Dues: An Update and Review of the Rules
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
Jan 1, 1999
Wage and Hour Traps for Associations: Guide to Select Overtime Issues Involving the Pay Docking Rule, Comp Time, and Meetings and Conventions
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum
Jan 1, 1998
Fundamentals of Copyright Protection
Jan 1, 1998
Legal Guidelines for Conducting Employee Evaluations and Performance Appraisals
By Maurice Baskin
Jan 1, 1998
Employee Privacy and Recordkeeping: The Legal Groundrules
By Maurice Baskin
Jan 1, 1998
Specific Questions Which Should Be Asked in Deciding whether to Discharge an Employee
By Maurice Baskin

Date
Publications
Feb 15, 2008
Political Activity, Lobbying Law and Gift Rules Guide
By George E. Constantine and Ronald M. Jacobs
Nov 1, 2006
Practical Tips for Young Lawyers Going In-House
By Jonathan L. Pompan
Oct 28, 2004
New Rules on Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Require Immediate Review of Existing Plans

Date
Presentations
Jun 26, 2008
The Mechanics of Lobbying Disclosure Completing LD-1, 2, & 203
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum and Ronald M. Jacobs
May 19, 2008
The New IRS Form 990: What Does It Mean for Your Nonprofit Organization?
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Thora A. Johnson, Patricia M. McDermott and George E. Constantine
Mar 4, 2008
The New IRS Form 990: What Does It Mean for Your Nonprofit Organization?
By Jeffrey S. Tenenbaum, Patricia M. McDermott, Thora A. Johnson, George E. Constantine and Brock R. Landry
Jan 10, 2008
The Honest Leadership and Open Lobbying Act: New Lobbying and Ethics Rules
By Ronald M. Jacobs and George E. Constantine
Oct 17, 2007
Update on IRS Form 990: What Changes Should be Expected?
By Patricia M. McDermott
Jun 13, 2007
Contracts - 10 Steps to a Better Contract
By George E. Constantine
May 21, 2007
Sponsorships, Endorsements, and Cause-Related Marketing: Avoiding the Legal and Tax Traps of Charitable Fundraising
By Beth A. Caseman
Sep 7, 2006
Legal and Tax Issues for Nonprofit Associations
By George E. Constantine
Jun 18, 2004
Sarbanes-Oxley and Corporate Compliance: What’s all the Fuss About?
By Constance H. Baker
Nov 4, 2003
Avoiding Association Tax Pitfalls in Cyberspace
By George E. Constantine
Aug 19, 2003
Legal Issues of Not-for-Profit Organizations
By Robert L. Waldman
May 1, 2003
Obtaining and Retaining Your Chapter's Corporate and Tax Status
By Ronald M. Jacobs