Non-profit Law - list of new articles

  • Automatic non-profit registration in 50 states
    By WORLDLawDirect [May 7th, 2012]
    Using our proprietary software, WORLD Law Direct is now able to legally register your non-profit organization in all 50 states for one low fee. Your non-profit will be legally registered in every state to solicit and do business over the Internet. .... >> MORE

  • Trademark law and non-commercial web publishing
    By WORLDLawDirect [April 4th, 2012]
    Many companies claim trademark infringement or dilution when pursuing unauthorized uses of their names or logos on the Web — but it's not entirely clear how these laws apply to noncommercial activity on the Net. Many attorneys argue that this is currently a gray area, but the use of another company's logo on a noncommercial page could be considered trademark infringement. Fair use as applied to trademarks is usually more strictly enforced than it is in regards to copyright. .... >> MORE

  • Unleash the fund raising power of the Internet
    By Cedric Richner, CFRE [February 28th, 2012]
    A major disincentive to taking full advantage of on-line solicitation opportunities, is the apprehension that many non profit organizations have about the difficult, time-consuming task of registering to solicit in all 50 states. WORLD Law Direct makes it easy for your non profit organization to harness the power of the Internet through our QUICKREG SYSTEM. You fill out one simple form and we do the rest! .... >> MORE

  • IRS Form 990 -- FAQ
    By WORLDLawDirect [January 6th, 2012]
    Form 990 is an annual reporting return that certain federally tax-exempt organizations must file with the IRS. It provides information on the filing organization's mission, programs, and finances. There is no one date on which all Forms 990 must be submitted to the IRS. Instead, a nonprofit's filing date is determined by the end of its fiscal year (the 12-month period for which the organization plans the use of its funds); each filing organization is required to file "by the 15th day of the 5th month after" its fiscal year ends. .... >> MORE

  • Starting a nonprofit organization: A checklist
    By WORLDLawDirect [December 6th, 2011]
    Once you decide to incorporate as nonprofit organization and to apply for tax-exempt status, there are a number of steps that you must take. This list can serve as a blueprint and as a reminder of what needs to be done and in what order. Begin with a broad charitable purpose that motivates yourself or your group of concerned citizens. .... >> MORE

  • Top 10 Law Schools 2008 -- USA
    By WORLDLawDirect [December 6th, 2011]
    Ranking the best! .... >> MORE

  • Legal services program offices
    By WORLDLawDirect [October 17th, 2011]
    Free legal services may be available in your area. .... >> MORE

  • Can president and secretary be the same person?
    By WORLDLawDirect [October 17th, 2011]
    Texas Nonprofit FAQ Can one person be the sole director and officer of a nonprofit corporation? The Texas Non-Profit .... >> MORE

  • How online fund-raising appeals will be monitored
    By WORLDLawDirect [October 16th, 2011]
    September 2000 – State regulators may be giving non-profit organizations their first road map showing how online fund-raising appeals will be monitored. .... >> MORE

  • How nonprofit organization become tax-exempt?
    By WORLDLawDirect [September 5th, 2011]
    Texas Nonprofit FAQ How does a nonprofit organization, including a nonprofit corporation, become tax-exempt? Exemption .... >> MORE

  • Can one person be the sole director and officer?
    By WORLDLawDirect [September 5th, 2011]
    Non Profit FAQ's Can one person be the sole director and officer of a nonprofit corporation? Most states require three .... >> MORE

  • Environmental Protection Agency
    By WORLDLawDirect [September 5th, 2011]
    U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) The mission of the Environmental Protection Agency is to protect human health and .... >> MORE

  • Purely public purpose exception of the law
    By WORLDLawDirect [September 5th, 2011]
    Pennsylvania Commonwealth Reports CARTER-JONES CO. v. NORTH. PA HUMANE, 868 C.D. 2006 (Pa.Commw. 12-29-2006) The Carter-Jones Lumber .... >> MORE

  • Illegal disposition of grant-acquired property
    By WORLDLawDirect [September 5th, 2011]
    Minnesota Reports Unpublished GROTHE v. RAMSEY ACTION PROGRAMS, INC., A05-1503 (Minn.App. 6-6-2006) Kevin D. Grothe, .... >> MORE

  • Seeking restoration of real property tax exemption
    By WORLDLawDirect [September 5th, 2011]
    New York Miscellaneous Reports Unpublished MIRIAM OSBORN MEM. HOME v. ASSESSOR OF CITY OF RYE, 17175/97 (12-30-2006) .... >> MORE