Data use and data collection have become hot topics since the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) went into effect on May 25, 2018. Essentially, new privacy legislation like the GDPR views personal data as an individual’s property. In short, you wouldn’t let someone use your car unless they asked you, so someone shouldn’t get to use your personal information unless they receive your permission. Recently, California enacted the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA). The CCPA, like the GDPR, gives California residents certain rights regarding how their personal information is collected and used. Although the GDPR......
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August 10, 2018
Top 5 Things to Know About the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA)
On June 28, 2018 California enacted the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA). This legislation gives consumers rights to control how their personal data is collected and used....
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July 6, 2018
Changes to the Washington Nonprofit Handbook
In July 2018, the Washington Nonprofit Handbook will be getting a much-needed update. The handbook, which was released in 2009, is an all-encompassing guide for nonprofits that covers everything from...
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March 12, 2018
Updates to the 1023
In December 2017, the IRS released the new 1023 Application for Recognition of Exemption (often referred to as the “1023”): the form by which nonprofits can apply for 501(c)3 tax-exempt...
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February 26, 2018
Time Off in Flu Season: Paid Sick Leave and Initiative 1433
In November 2016, Washington state voters passed Initiative 1433. As of January 1, 2018, Washington employers are required to offer paid sick leave to non-exempt employees. The paid sick leave...
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October 4, 2017
Trademark Policing: Your Trademark May Be At Risk
You’ve built your company and business around your name and logo. Your brand has a great reputation and you’ve decided to protect it by applying for a trademark. After investing...
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September 8, 2017
Benefit Entity Legislative Landscape as of August 2017
I was recently privileged with the opportunity to give a continuing legal education lecture with LawPro CLE on the topic of benefit entities, specifically the Benefit Corporation, the Social Purpose...
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June 30, 2017
Congratulations Peter Smith!
Apex Law Group’s Peter Smith has been named to the 2017 Washington Rising Stars list for the third year in a row! He was recognized for his work in business/corporate...
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June 14, 2017
501(c)(3) Political Campaigns and President Trump’s Executive Order
On May 4, 2017, President Trump signed the Presidential Executive Order Promoting Free Speech and Religious Liberty. He intended to target the Johnson Amendment and its regulations on tax-exempt organizations...
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May 9, 2017
Don’t Forget to Give Big this Wednesday!
Every year, the Seattle Foundation markets and supplies the platform for a day of giving called “GiveBIG.” Using its own powerful donor base as a foundation, the Seattle Foundation encourages...