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Explore the uncharted legal terrain of non-profit compliance. This book delves into the often misunderstood or neglected legal aspects that commonly trip up non-profit organizations. Offering a detailed examination of the most frequently violated laws, it serves as a crucial compass for navigating the legal landscape. Whether you're a seasoned non-profit professional or a newcomer to the field, this guide provides indispensable knowledge and actionable insights to ensure compliance, sustainability, and success for non-profit ventures.

Emphasizing the myriad details in a rigorous execution of correct practices and procedures will, hopefully, make you aware of how easily the trust structure and activities can be derailed. Attention to detail, learning/practicing proper procedure, and taking the time to review and confirm your progress will save time and money in preserving your objective in choosing and creating the correct trust and its appropriate, reliable team.

Firearms-related incidents kill more than 45,000 people in the US every year and are the leading cause of death for US children and adolescents. But talking about guns doesn't have to be scary or divisive. With this easy-to-listen-to and politics-free guide, you can arm yourself with the facts and strategies to calmly discuss firearms laws, firearms ownership, court decisions, and the Founding Fathers’ thinking behind the Second Amendment.

With an ever-increasing number of laws and regulations in the construction industry, it can be challenging for contractors to stay up to date and ensure they are operating within the boundaries of the law. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the most common laws and regulations that contractors may overlook or violate, including building codes, zoning regulations, lien laws, and occupational safety and health requirements.

Navigating the complexities of the legal system can be daunting, but the key to success lies in the hands of the advocate you choose. "How to Hire a Winning Lawyer," by John Ellsworth, demystifies the process of selecting a legal champion capable of securing the triumph and self-satisfaction you deserve.

Easy, accessible, and to the point. Robert's Rules of Order gives you everything you need to know to conduct shorter, fairer, and more orderly meetings. In this new and improved update, you'll find: the fundamentals of parliamentary procedure, with tips on knowing which rules to use for your meetings; simple suggestions for making, seconding, and debating motions; a primer on voting, from knowing when it's required, to breaking ties, to handling absentee and proxy votes; straightforward strategies for setting and sticking to an agenda and efficiently recording your meeting's minutes and more.

“Lawyer Cheats, Hacks, Hints, Tips, And Tricks That Will Help Improve The Efficiency Of Your Practice" is the ultimate guide to improving your legal practice. Whether you're a solo practitioner or part of a larger firm, this book will provide you with the tools and techniques you need to streamline your workflow and improve the efficiency of your practice. The book is packed with practical, easy-to-use cheats, hacks, hints, tips, and tricks that cover a wide range of topics, from legal research and virtual meetings to legal data analytics and legal automation software.

Enter the two-year Happy Lawyer Project, spanning interviews with 100+ lawyers, and hundreds of hours of research, analysis, and development, all aimed at trying to answer one question:—How do we, as busy lawyers and professionals, become happier? It turns out that the happy lawyers had a number of things in common—key ingredients they all shared. Unhappy lawyers shared some of those ingredients, but were missing others. The problem is that there’s a recipe for happiness and, whether intentional or not, the unhappy lawyers haven’t followed it.

An essential guidebook for individuals who have been named as trustee of personal trusts for family members or friends. Written by an expert who has more than two decades experience working with families to create, administer, and benefit from trusts, this primer is a "go to" resource for anyone who has been named as a trustee.

David W. Jackson, MSW, a nine-year veteran of two metro-Atlanta police departments, has seen every scenario in this book firsthand. It includes the actual laws and explanations as told by an officer from an officer’s point-of-view. This effort seeks to help civilians better protect themselves to thwart unnecessary altercations during interactions with law enforcement.

"Silenced No More" is an eye-opening and informative book that delves into the dark and often hidden world of abusive Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs). Authored by a legal expert with extensive experience in contract law, this book not only exposes the insidious nature of such NDAs but also serves as a comprehensive guide for individuals who have fallen victim to their abusive clauses. It provides valuable insights and actionable steps to seek legal recourse and regain their voice.

Dip your toes into the often murky copyright waters and get some clarity about copyright law as it pertains to creating training materials, eLearning, and Microsoft PowerPoint presentations. Why should you worry about copyright infringement? Because that innocent image you’ve been using could cost you $30,000, $100,000, or more.