Lobbying as a 501(c)(3) Organization: Yes You Can! (Sometimes)
Lobbying as a c(3) is like eating puffer fish sushi - it can be great, but just be verrrrry careful you know what you’re doing.
Founderitis Is Not a Flower
Founderitis is a serious condition that infects nonprofit founders who struggle to cede control of the organization to the board, as the law requires.
The Cure for Noncompete Whiplash
You shouldn't have to worry about ex-employees sharing secrets if you use trade secret law and NDAs wisely.
Don’t Sleep on the New Overtime Rule! Use These 9 Steps to Navigate the Exemption Process
Overtime rules just got a lot harder for all employers.
Lions, Tigers, and Executive Committees, Oh My!
Board committees can be great, but they - especially executive committees - can get scary if they’re not constrained by the board.
O Captain! My Captain! What exactly is a board chair supposed to do?
A nonprofit can only be as good as its board chair - but few people really know what the job entails.
The Three Amigos of Nonprofits: Directors, Officers, and Incorporators
Directors, Officers, and Incorporators are often confused, but each plays a distinct role and assumes different responsibilities in the creation and governance of a nonprofit.
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Has an Essential Lesson for Employers
“DON’T PANIC” should be every employer’s mantra when they receive an employee complaint.
Parting is Such Sweet Terror: How to Eliminate the Fear of Firing
Firing an employee can be one of the most terrifying experiences - especially if you fear a lawsuit. Fear no more, these tips will protect employers and make the process go more smoothly.
Avoid an Invasive Audit by Understanding the DOL’s New Independent Contractor Rule
Avoid common misconceptions - and invasive DOL audits - by understanding and using the new criteria for hiring independent contractors.
Risk Management Lessons from a Zombie Attack
The most basic concept of risk management is the same as zombie management: create as many barriers as possible between you and the invading horde.
My First Question for Clients Forming a Nonprofit: Do You Want a Baby?
If the answer is "yes", then going the nonprofit route is not only ill-advised, but might be very painful in the long run.
Lessons from a Vampire
The managers’ solution to their problem was right there in the employee’s file, but they overlooked it because they were overwhelmed by the vampire and his assertion of religious rights.