Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Discrimination in The Workplace: A Practical Guide

Pro Bono Partnership senior staff attorney Christine Michelle Duffy is editor-in-chief and contributing author of the groundbreaking Bloomberg BNA treatise Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Discrimination in the Workplace: A Practical Guide. The treatise includes a comprehensive review of federal, state, and local laws and regulations, 15 chapters on human resource practices, and 19 essays…

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The Pro Bono Partnership Pundit: Why Proactive Employment Law Advice Is Similar to a Fram Oil Filter

March 15, 2016 — This post was originally published on The Dodge Blog by Christine Michelle Duffy, Senior Staff Attorney (New Jersey Office). Nonprofits can draw a parallel from the famous Fram oil filter marketing slogan, “You can pay me now, or pay me later,” when taking preemptive steps and proactive legal advice to avoid employment…

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Guest Spotlight: Introduction to Pro Bono Partnership

This post was originally published on Essential Bulletin, Cerini & Associates, LLP by Judy Siegel, Staff Attorney. Nonprofits have the same legal needs as other corporations but sometimes lack the budget to address these concerns, which can include corporate governance, fundraising, intellectual property, and strategic alliances.

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Guest Spotlight: Finessing the Legal Aspects of Your Nonprofit’s Next Fundraiser

This post was originally published on Essential Bulletin, Cerini & Associates, LLP by Judy Siegel, Staff Attorney. Careful nonprofits spend considerable time “pre-planning” fundraising events to ensure that they run as smoothly as possible — both from a legal and logistical standpoint. This post offers a few legal considerations to help plan a successful fundraiser.

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The Pro Bono Partnership Pundit: Why Does My Nonprofit Need a Lawyer?

February 16, 2016 — This post was originally published on The Dodge Blog by Nancy Eberhardt, Program Director, New Jersey Program. Nonprofits are businesses that face the same business and legal issues as any other company. This post introduces the preventive nature of good legal advice to help nonprofits avoid problems, or even liabilities, down the road.

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