Small employers were presented with a holiday gift – the opportunity to reimburse their employees for premiums paid for insurance purchased in the individual market. This practice had been prohibited under the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”). The new law, passed as part of the 21st Century Cures Act, allows small employers to adopt qualifying reimbursement programs effective as early as January 1, 2017. Please read this article to determine whether this new opportunity is right for your …

Risk exists in everyday business operations for all of us, but it is not by itself a negative condition. When properly managed, risk is appropriately balanced against our business opportunities and the financial and other rewards that allow our nonprofits to be successful. During this webinar, the speaker will help you understand: – the four methods of contract risk management (avoidance, transfer, minimization, and acceptance); and – which method(s) may work best for you in a given …

Because nonprofits enjoy a significant discount on application fees for outdoor festival and alcohol permits in Atlanta, some for-profit entities have asked nonprofits to apply for such permits on their behalf. This article lays out some of the risks nonprofits should consider before agreeing to file for a permit on a for-profit’s behalf. Use Caution Before Seeking Alcohol Permits

PBPA staff volunteer day at the Foundation for Hospital Art Foundation for Hospital Art began with Paris and a childhood memory. While in Paris showcasing his art, John Feight recalled how his grandfather—a doctor in rural Ohio—was motivated by a desire to care for people regardless of their ability to pay for services. When John returned to Georgia, he began volunteering at Northside Hospital. He was discouraged by the blank walls of the hospital and the effect …

Since January 1, 2016, 637 attorneys have volunteered for new matters with Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta! Click here for a list of individuals who have volunteered so far this year. To: Tom Gould, Caldwell, Propst & DeLoach, LLP From: Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund Tom – This is an example of Pro Bono Partnership doing the wonderful things they do. I really appreciate the support provided by Tom – knowing he was an expert in this …

Between January 1, 2016 and December 20, 2016, 637 attorneys have volunteered their time to support PBPA’s nonprofit clients. Thank you to those who have volunteered so far this year: A. Michael (Mike) Lee Aaron Parks Abi Oyegun Abreen Delawalla Adam Balthrop Adam Israelov Adam Kaye Adam Keating Adam Sonenshine Adrienne Byrdsong Aimee Nash Alan Arnold Alan Hastings Alan Poole Alan Pryor Alan Rosselot Alex Barnett Alex Clamon Alex Drummond Alex Heaton Alex Yacoub Alexa Miller Alexander …