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Pro bono for in-house lawyers: a comprehensive guide
For many in-house lawyers, participating in pro bono has become complex, with legislative and insurance restrictions and limited opportunities to participate. This DLA Piper guide offers comprehensive advice on how to enable companies to participate in pro bono projects or partnerships.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 01 May 2012 | Practice Area: Corporate Governance
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Toxic inheritance? More paperwork for charities from April 2012
The Government's change to the inheritance tax legislation provided a reduced rate of IHT to the estate of those people who leave at least 10% of their net estate to charity. Mishcon de Reya outline the thinking behind this significant change and how it's likely to affect the charity sector.
Law Firm: Mishcon de Reya | Published: 17 February 2012 | Practice Area: Charities
Charity and philanthropy update - inheritance tax; new tax reliefs; artists' resale rights
The first of Macfarlanes' charity and philanthropy updates focuses on the increasing number of significant developments in the field, including inheritance tax reduction where 10 per cent or more of an estate passes to charity on death and new tax reliefs for gifts of cultural objects.
Law Firm: Macfarlanes LLP | Published: 27 January 2012 | Practice Area: Private Client
Coming soon: a new legal structure for charities
Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIO) are due to be introduced in late Spring 2011. Shoosmiths’ briefing looks at what CIOs are, the benefits of being a CIO and considers whether it is the right structure for all charities.
Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 27 May 2011 | Practice Area: Charities
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Eversheds local government newsletter - issue 69
Eversheds’ latest update containing articles, statutory instruments and case law for lawyers working in, or with, local government in England and Wales.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 09 September 2010 | Practice Area: Charities
Not Charitable Enough: Provena Covenant Medical Center v. Department of Revenue
Non-profit hospitals in the US may need to provide more than a de minimus amount of charity care in order to retain their property tax exemption. That’s one lesson learned from the recent ruling of the Illinois Supreme Court in the case of Provena Covenant Medical Center v. Department of Revenue.
Law Firm: Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge | Published: 30 March 2010 | Practice Area: Health Care
Macfarlanes' overview of the Budget 2010
An analysis by City firm Macfarlanes of the 2010 Budget, focusing particularly on tax issues.
Law Firm: Macfarlanes LLP | Published: 25 March 2010 | Practice Area: Stamp & Transfer Duties
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Private client law briefing
An in-depth look at the ramifications of The Charity Commission’s new guidance on public benefit.
Law Firm: Macfarlanes LLP | Published: 24 March 2010 | Practice Area: Private Client
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Healthcare update: NHS charities given temporary stay of execution
The Treasury has announced controversial plans to apply International Accounting Standard 27 to NHS Trusts and Foundation Trusts have been delayed for a second year to allow a review team to measure the impact of the change on NHS charities. The team will report to Ministers by September 2010.
Law Firm: Browne Jacobson | Published: 26 February 2010 | Practice Area: Health Care
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