This October the IRS released its first guidance regarding the tax rules on cryptocurrency in 5 years. The ruling discusses how the IRS treats “hard forks” and “airdrops” in cryptocurrency, an area with a lot of uncertainty. Specifically, we have lacked guidance on...
Avisen Legal's Kim Lowe discussed Legal Structures for Social Enterprises with the FINNOVATION Fellows on October 18, 2019. Check out the presentation below:
Nonprofit Law Conference 2019 Organizational Changes: Mergers, Dissolutions and Conversions Presentation March 20, 2019
If you are the proud owner of a Minnesota Public Benefit Corporation, it is time to provide the Minnesota Secretary of State with your Annual Benefit Report. Before April 1 of each year “a public benefit corporation must deliver to the secretary of state for filing an...
Legal Considerations of Pursuing a Social Enterprise Model for The Social Enterprise Executive Education Session Presentation on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.
What exactly is tax evasion? You cannot turn on the news these days without hearing references to this “crime.” Tax Evasion Defined According to 26 USC § 7201, tax evasion: is defined as the willful attempt in any manner to evade or defeat any tax imposed by Title 26...
Leading with Purpose: Exploring Business Structures for Mission-Driven Companies Presentation Twin Cities Startup Week, Thursday, October 11, 2018
I am often asked whether a client should form a nonprofit organization, a for-profit organization, or a social enterprise of some sort. This question is not unusual given my practice. This article focuses on the gating question I ask a client when they come to me to...
When an entrepreneur creates a business, she has a vision not only of what the business will do to generate revenue, but also what societal problem her new venture will solve. Before securing funding, she will have to organize her business entity with the help of an...
In today’s economy, nonprofit organizations must constantly assess their operations and missions in order to maximize their impact with the limited resources available. One option that offers many benefits to a nonprofit organization is a strategic merger. When one or...
The 2018 Minnesota Legislature is in the midst of reviewing and amending a proposal by several House members to enact the Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts, as amended, approved by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform States Laws, which would...
Fundraising is continually a significant concern for nonprofit organizations. Attracting and retaining donors can be difficult, requiring communication, trust, and a lot of hard work. Many individuals want to donate to causes that are important to them, but how do...
Many retailers offer a variety of products under their own brand, such as Target’s Market Pantry or AmazonBasics. These “store brands” are available only at these respective retailers and are significantly less expensive than name brand products. But the store brand...
Ancillary Activities Churches and Other Religious Organizations Presentation * The law changes regularly. The information in this document is current as of the date listed.
Advising the Board of a Recreational Youth Sports Organization: What You Need to Know About Insurance Presentation * The law changes regularly. The information in this document is current as of the date listed.
