by Nikki Semanchik | Nov 26, 2019 | Nonprofit Law
In recent years, nonprofits in California and throughout the United States have begun paying closer attention to the identities of their donors. In many cases, they do this because they want to make sure that their organization is not accepting money from anyone whose...
by Nikki Semanchik | Sep 23, 2019 | Nonprofit Law
When the idea to create a nonprofit first enters your mind, it can be tempting to rush out, set up shop, and begin helping people as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, this approach can lead to expensive, potentially catastrophic issues down the line. At the...
by Nikki Semanchik | Jun 17, 2019 | Nonprofit Law
AB 1181: The Ever-Changing World of Nonprofit Reporting Standards Staying on top of your nonprofit’s reporting, documentation, and administrative paperwork can feel a little challenging at the best of times. When the state of California introduces changes and...
by Nikki Semanchik | Jun 11, 2019 | Nonprofit Law
When people band together to start a nonprofit organization, they usually do it because they are driven to fix a problem that is meaningful to them. They generally don’t do it because they want to get involved in the world of corporate governance and...
by Nikki Semanchik | May 30, 2019 | Nonprofit Law
Staying Compliant With California’s New Nonprofit Sexual Harassment Training Rules The #MeToo movement brought monumental change to Hollywood, politics, and a host of other industries. When the state of California passed SB-1343 last year, the nonprofit sector...
by Nikki Semanchik | May 2, 2019 | Nonprofit Law
The Tax Filing Deadline Is Looming For California-Based Nonprofits While April 15th has long been tax filing deadline day for most Americans, California-based nonprofit organizations must instead have their state and federal taxes filed by May 15th. With that date...
by Nikki Semanchik | Jan 3, 2019 | Business Law, General Counsel, Nonprofit Law
As the year wound down and we brought 2018 to a close, your nonprofit may receive requests for W-9 forms from companies you’ve done business with over the course of the year. You may think of a W-9 as a form that only applies to independent contractors (and, for the...
by Nikki Semanchik | Dec 14, 2018 | Business Law, Nonprofit Law
If you’re self-employed, work as an independent contractor, or operate a business that hires independent contractors to complete work for your company, you’ve likely heard something about a 1099. What Is a 1099? While wages and salaries are reported on the form W-2,...
by Nikki Semanchik | Nov 24, 2018 | Business Law, Nonprofit Law
Giving Thanks, and Giving Back: Ushering in the Season of Giving The sides are in the oven, the turkey’s been basted to perfection, and the table’s been set: there’s no denying that food is central to the Thanksgiving holiday. There’s something sacred about sharing a...
by Nikki Semanchik | Jul 12, 2018 | Business Law, General Counsel, Nonprofit Law
In the Spring of 2018, the California Supreme Court handed down a major change regarding how employers classify a California independent contractor. This new ruling has left many California business owners wondering, “What do we do now?” This sentiment will likely...
