Governor Cuomo Signs New York Non-Profit Revitalization Act of 2013
On Thursday, December 19, Governor Cuomo signed the New York Non-Profit Revitalization Act of 2013 which aims to reduce burdens on the nonprofit sector while strengthening governance and...
View ArticleChoosing a Legal Home for Your Church – Two Options under New York’s...
What do a New York non-denominational Christian church, a Jewish synagogue, and a Buddhist temple have in common? Each house of worship is probably incorporated under Article 10 of the New York...
View ArticleThe Good Wife and New York’s Religious Corporation Law- Hiring and Firing the...
On an episode of the hit TV series The Good Wife, the novice pastor of a prominent Chicago church makes a controversial decision to endorse a certain political candidate. Just as the satisfied...
View ArticleEnding with Grace: Tips for New York Nonprofit Dissolution
Nonprofits decide to dissolve for various reasons – perhaps the mission is accomplished or no longer makes sense, or the organization has decided to pursue a different strategy or form. When a...
View ArticleNew York Court Upholds Governor Cuomo’s Arbitrary Restrictions on Executive...
In January 2012, Governor Cuomo issued Executive Order #38 (“EO #38”) (9 NYCRR 8.38) which limited compensation and administrative expenses at state-funded non-profit organizations. Undoubtedly, this...
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