Nonprofit corporations must adhere to strict legal requirements and also frequently have similar legal issues that for-profit corporations do. Canvas Legal provides legal assistance to nonprofits in a variety of areas including the following:
Governance:
- Formation and applications for 501(c)3 status
- Bylaws and conflicts policy
- Compliance with applicable laws
Contracts and Other General Business Matters:
- Real estate agreements and leases
- Supplier/vendor contracts
- Independent contractor agreements
- Client agreements
- Non-disclosure agreements, which protect confidential information and private data
Employment Law:
- Compliance with state and federal law, such as the Family Medical Leave Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act
- Employment agreements
- Employee handbooks and policies
- Social media and internet use policies
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