Joshua Savey, an Associate in the Tax Group at Shearman & Sterling, began volunteering with Pro Bono Partnership in 2020. In a short time, Josh has become one of our “go to” tax volunteers, having already assisted seven nonprofits with a variety of matters ranging from filing for 501(c)(3) tax exemption status to working through…
Read Full PostNew York Employers Must Notify Employees of Electronic Monitoring
Effective May 7, 2022, all private employers with a place of business in New York State that monitor or intercept their employees’ telephone conversations, emails, or internet access or usage are required to provide new and existing employees with written notice of such monitoring. Pursuant to an amendment to the New York Civil Rights Law,…
Read Full PostVolunteer Spotlight: Susan Varkey-Samuel
Susan Varkey-Samuel, Executive Director of Tax Audits and Tax Counsel at Merck, has been a consistent Pro Bono Partnership volunteer since 2011. Since she began volunteering with the Partnership, Susan has worked on 14 legal matters, providing much needed corporate guidance to New Jersey nonprofits. Last year, Susan volunteered to assist Pro Bono Partnership client New…
Read Full PostNew Jersey Employers Must Provide Notice Before Using Tracking Devices in Vehicles Used By Employees
A new law that takes effect in New Jersey on April 18, 2022 requires most private employers to provide written notice to employees before using tracking devices in vehicles operated by employees. The law defines “tracking device” as “an electronic or mechanical device which is designed or intended to be used for the sole purpose of tracking…
Read Full PostThe New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation Act is Amended to Permit Membership Meetings to Be Held in Part or Solely by Means of Remote Communication
In April 2020 and January 2022, the New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation Act was amended to permit nonprofit corporations to: Hold membership meetings at a designated physical location and allow members to participate by remote communication. Hold membership meetings solely by remote communication. To read more about these changes, see our article, New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation Act…
Read Full PostNew Jersey Amends Reporting and Filing Requirements for Charitable Organizations
On January 18, 2022, Governor Murphy signed into law P.L.2021, c.381, which amends both the New Jersey Charitable Registration and Investigation Act (CRIA) and the New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation Act. The law went into effect immediately. CRIA Amendments The amendments to the CRIA make two key changes to New Jersey’s reporting requirements for charitable organizations (organizations)…
Read Full PostVolunteer Spotlight: Jay Crowley
Jay Crowley, a solo practitioner based in Connecticut, has been volunteering with Pro Bono Partnership for nearly a decade. During that time, he has been an invaluable asset to many of the Partnership’s Connecticut-based nonprofits. Jay’s guidance on key employment and human resources legal issues has allowed our nonprofit clients to focus on achieving their…
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