Know the ins and outs of Form 990 - hear the critical issues every nonprofit leader needs to know. Walk through the current Form 990 and get the expert knowledge you need to file correctly. Exempt organizations' tax forms have become more important as they're scrutinized by the IRS, Congress, the media, competitors, disgruntled employees and others. Attend this seminar and make sure you're presenting your filings correctly. You will get a revi...

You've found yourself face-to-face with an easement … now what? You can get what you need from your real estate despite the intimidating complexity of easements. Whether you're looking to comply with one, fight one or draft one, our local experts will give you the know-how you need to succeed - without getting caught in exhausting and expensive legal battles. Come to this seminar and get the practical easements information you won't fin...

From the Affordable Care Act to the IRS's Tax-Exempt Divisions Workplan for 2013, there are a lot of changes and hot issues to keep track of. This live webinar will give a quick rundown of the hot developments impacting exempt organizations in 2013 and beyond. Whether you work with charities, social clubs, business associations or one of the other 30 or so types of exempt organizations, you will have an updated sense of the red flags, areas of...

This live webinar will discuss the evolution of billboard regulation from Lady Bird Johnson's Highway Beautification Act through the current controversy concerning the nationwide proliferation of high intensity Commercial Electric Variable Message Signs better known as digital billboards (DBB) from rural Pennsylvania where there are three digital billboards in a one mile stretch of country road, to Chicago which approved 30 DBB for $15,000,000...

Most impacts to wetlands, stream and other waters (i.e., aquatic resources) occurring from development activities, like a road crossing or construction of a utility corridor, require permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Typically impacts greater than 0.1 acres in size require mitigation to compensate for authorized impacts. After advancing mitigation guidance for several decades in their regulatory programs, the USACE and U.S...

This live audio conference will describe Section 6409(a) of the 2012 Middle Class Tax Relief Act, 47 U.S.C. § 1455(a), which relaxes state and local approvals for cell tower collocations and other wireless tower modifications. We will describe the many legal and technical issues under this new statute, including what towers are covered, what modifications are covered and which of the many state and local laws (zoning, codes, environmental...

Delve into the ins and outs of public records and open meetings laws. Find out what Ohio law has to say about balancing the public's right to information with the individual's right to privacy. If you're involved with a public entity or if you represent the media, you need to know the ins and outs of federal and state public records and open meetings laws. Join us for this seminar and you will get updates on recent developments in the interpre...

This live audio conference will focus on when and how a nonprofit entity should consider tax-exempt financing. You will learn the types of financings available in the tax-exempt market, including what your institution and governing board should consider in making a good borrowing decision. You will learn the mechanics of tax-exempt financing and the common legal and securities law issues to consider from attorneys with more than 40 years combi...

The Internet has changed the manner in which nonprofit organizations conduct their charitable and exempt activities, and has provided opportunities for growth and outreach. The use of the Internet by nonprofit organizations also raises issues for these organizations. This live audio conference helps those persons responsible for tax compliance to understand these issues. These specific issues have taken on additional importance as Congress and...

Eliminate problems upfront by adhering to Pennsylvania's open records laws. Find out what Pennsylvania law has to say about balancing the public's right to information with the individual's right to privacy. If you're involved with a public entity or if you represent the media, you need to know the ins and outs of the state's Right to Know Law. Join your peers and our panel of leading professionals as they update you on the interpretation of t...