Pay it forward
By Patrice Ball-Reed
Women and the Law,
June 2011
Two examples of communities that have utilized and benefited from the "pay it forward" concept.
Contradictory changes by P.A. 096-0648 and 096-0649 to Section 107.50 of Not For Profit Corporation Act cause uncertainty
By Adam M. Fleming
Business and Securities Law,
December 2009
On August 24, 2009, Governor Quinn signed Public Acts 96-648 (SB 1285) and 96-649 (SB 1390) into law. P.A. 96-649 is a comprehensive and thoughtful revision to numerous sections of the Illinois General Not For Profit Corporation Act that aspires to streamline the operations of Illinois nonprofits, particularly with respect to electronic voting for officers, directors, or representatives. Its effective date is January 1, 2010.
OAI, Inc. opens “A Place for Change”
By E. Lynn Grayson
Women and the Law,
October 2004
OAI, Inc. is a non-profit workforce development agency founded in 1976. OAI envisions a community where access to education, job training and employment is available to all. OAI believes that extending the opportunity to earn a living wage is a vital step towards creating and sustaining strong communities.
No bottom to the efforts of the bottomless closet
By Claire A. Manning
Women and the Law,
November 2003
Note from the Editors: In each of the succeeding issues of The Catalyst, we hope to profile a not-for-profit organization worthy of the attention, and contribution, of all of us.
Practice tip: Not-for-profit resources
By Terrence M. Madsen
General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm,
June 2003
There is an unwritten but well known rule of the profession that every small firm and solo, regardless of their areas of practice, must plan for the day when their best client calls in the middle of the night--or Sunday afternoon--seeking emergency help for a spouse who can't drive sober or a child who shoplifts and is in jail.
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