Non-Profit

Based upon limited conversation during regular client intake, LCA learned the following: Client is a 501(c)(3) arts organization that promotes architectural awareness and education. Client seeks assistance reviewing its current bylaws to appropriately define the responsibilities of the organization's board members. Client supported a concert series that was originally part of the foundation for m...

Based upon conversation during regular client intake, LCA learned the following: Client is a nonprofit organization that provides a significant resource for the disabled community. Client maintains a specialized website that lists various venues that have easy accessibility. Client incorporated in May 2008, and began using its word mark shortly thereafter. In July 2008, Client obtained the doma...

Based upon limited conversation during regular client intake, LCA learned the following: Client is an Illinois limited liability company that manages the business activities of Windy City Rollers, a female roller derby team engaged in local and national competitions. The LLC is a sole member entity, and we understand that members of the derby team wish to dissolve the entity and form a not-for-pr...

Based upon limited conversation during regular client intake, LCA learned the following: Client is a former employee of Chicago Artists Coalition. She states that CAC agreed to provide health insurance to her at the time she was hired but that they failed to do so. She indicated that health insurance was a line item in her written job description. Client resigned from her position after two pay...

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Based upon limited conversation during regular client intake, LCA learned the following: Client developed hardware and software for an open source loom. Client wishes to teach others to use the process, but Client expressed an interest in retaining rights. Client wants intellectual property advice and advice on structuring a business. Should the Client wish to set up a not-for-profit business, LCA...

Based upon limited conversation during regular client intake, LCA learned the following: Client is a new arts organization with a mission to promote, cultivate, and teach performance art. Client plans to commission new plays and provide mentorship programs in theater, film, and television. Client also wishes to do a series of workshops with locally known industry professionals. Client seeks hel...

Based upon limited conversation during regular client intake, LCA learned the following: Clients need advice on clearing rights to popular songs re-arranged for use on stage. The songs have different lyrics and borrow some of the original song compositions. Clients need help understanding fair use factors and may wish to negotiate a license for use of the songs. Clients state they create musica...

Review of 501c3 paperwork....

Review of 1023 application...