The Perils of “Keeping Up with the Joneses”: When Association Pricing Crosses the Antitrust Line

October 21, 2024

Imagine an association establishing its dues based solely on what their “competitor” association charges. However, this practice can lead to...

Key Updates to the Federal Corporate Transparency Act

August 15, 2024

On January 1, 2024, the Federal Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) went into effect. This law affects mostly small businesses by...

The Changing Landscape of Attorney Fee Provisions in Consumer Contracts

August 5, 2024

Overview The bargaining power in consumer contracts, also known as a consumer agreement in which money, property, or services are provided...

Overly Detailed Board of Directors Minutes: A Legal Liability?

July 25, 2024

Here’s a hypothetical scenario for you. The board of directors of a well-respected nonprofit organization was sued by a disgruntled...

Bylaws: A Governance Document; Not Your Operations Manual

June 25, 2024

Bylaws serve as an organization's governing roadmap, outlining the rules and procedures that guide operations and strategic focus. Well-crafted bylaws...

The Federal Trade Commission is Set to Implement New Rule Prohibiting Noncompete Clauses

May 7, 2024

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has implemented a new, transformative rule, set to take effect 120 days after its publication...

The Seventh Circuit Seeks Guidance from Delaware Supreme Court on Forfeiture-for-Competition Clauses

April 16, 2024

The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, based in Illinois, certified two questions for the Delaware Supreme...

The Corporate Transparency Act and its Impact on Commercial Real Estate

March 29, 2024

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) went into effect on January 1, 2024. The CTA allows government entities to combat terrorism,...

Why Proper Documentation is Critical to Prevailing in Litigation

February 29, 2024

Small and midsize businesses conduct business in different ways. Too often though, businesses favor expediency over detailed record keeping. Record...

Why Proper Documentation is Vital for Nonprofit Corporate Sponsorships

February 27, 2024

Corporate sponsorships and underwriting have become key strategies for many nonprofits and associations nationally. These types of non-dues revenue can...