Trademarks are an important part of the business and association world. These trademarks embody the association’s brand and identity, can be extremely valuable, and are worthy of careful attention and protection.

One of the most important things tax-exempt entities must do is file its reports.

One of the most difficult concepts for association board members to apply is the duty of loyalty, particularly as it relates to loyalty owed state/national organizations compared to that owed to the local/regional chapter of the organization.

A long time friend and client recently asked me whether a contract between a nonprofit executive and the nonprofit was really necessary.

We get a lot of questions about how boards of directors and committees should handle recordkeeping for executive sessions and attorney-client privileged sessions.

Attorneys and Consultants who work with associations see their share of troubled boards of directors.