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5 Types of 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organizations
By Neetal Parekh | Updated by Melissa Bender, Esq. | Last updated on
You hear the the tax code section "501(c)3" after identifying an organization as a "non-profit", but did you know there are actually 5 distinct types of...
Can My Spouse Purchase or Carry a Gun for Me?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Updated by Melissa Bender, Esq. | Last updated on
While Second Amendment guarantees the right of all citizens to keep and bear arms, there are limits to Second Amendment protections. States can, for example,...
Top 5 Tips to Keep Raffles and Contests Legal
By Deanne Katz, Esq. | Updated by Melissa Bender, Esq. | Last updated on
Having a raffle or contest sounds like a great way to get some publicity for your business with minimal effort. But is it legal? It's true that social media...
Are Park Rangers or Park Police 'Real' Cops?
By George Khoury, Esq. | Updated by Melissa Bender, Esq. | Last updated on
Every year, people in federal and state parks end up in cuffs because they didn't realize that park rangers, or park police, are real law enforcement officers....
What Immigration-Related Questions Can You Ask a Job Candidate?
By Camila Laval, J.D. | Updated by Melissa Bender, Esq. | Last updated on
It's easy to assume there's a clear divide between who can legally work in the U.S. and who can't. But there is a significant gray area comprised of candidates...
What Do You Do If You're Falsely Accused of a Crime
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Updated by Melissa Bender, Esq. | Last updated on
It happens. An innocent person's life is thrown into shambles because of a false accusation. A police officer shows up and starts asking you questions. He's...