By definition Codes of Ethics and Standards are restraints of trade. Until recently that hasn’t been a major issue for associations and professional societies. In fact, having a Code of Ethics has been an asset to prohibiting inappropriate behavior and improving accountability and business relationships. However, the Federal Trade Commission scrutinizes associations’ and professional societies’ […]
Two tax experts explain why you shouldn’t hold your breath about the NRA losing its tax-exempt status. Ever since the National Rifle Association’s annual meeting in April descended into infighting and chaos among the group’s leaders, the nation’s leading gun rights group’s private drama has continued to spiral into a growing public crisis. The latest face-plant came […]
Currently, data privacy is a key compliance issue that is receiving increasing attention from courts, legislatures and customers. Ask yourself: (1) Do you know what personal data you collect, why you collect it and how the data is used or shared? (2) Is your privacy policy complete, clear and accurate? (3) Do you have a process for […]
GKG Law's Kristine Little, a member of the Transportation, Trade & Logistics Practice, will speak at the Association of Transportation Law Professionals 90th Annual Meeting on June 9, 2019 in Washington, DC. Kristine will join a panel to discuss the Ninth Circuit's recent reversal of a United States District Court’s grant of summary judgment against Union […]
Oliver Krischik, a member of GKG Law's Association Practice Group, will speak at the 2019 ASAE Association Law Symposium in Washington, DC on June 4, 2019. Oliver will participate in the session "Data Privacy and Security: What’s Next, Even if You Ignored GDPR," which will address the following: The European Union (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) went into effect on […]
With the recent one-year anniversary of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), now is a good time for associations to consider key data privacy tips. Data privacy is a key area of compliance that is receiving increasing attention from courts, legislatures, and customers. Data privacy is distinct from data security and concerns how you […]
On January 1, 2019, DC’s new tax-exempt renewal rules went into effect. Under these new rules, non-profits who have received tax-exempt status from DC are required to reapply for tax exemption every five (5) years. Many DC non-profits have already received a “Notice of Upcoming Exemption Expiration” from the DC Office of Tax and Revenue (the “OTR”) […]
GKG Law's Ed Greenberg was a key speaker at a GEODIS USA seminar on May 22, 2019, in Philadelphia, PA. This seminar focused on regulatory issues for US exporters. More information on GKG Law's Transportation, Trade & Logistics Practice Group can be found here.
Update: GKG Law's Tom Wilcox will testify on behalf of the National Grain and Feed Association at the Surface Transportation Board's oversight hearing on railroad demurrage and accessorial charges on May 22 in Washington, DC. The Surface Transportation Board (STB) has scheduled a public oversight hearing on May 22, 2019, to receive information from railroads, shippers, […]
Two years ago, on behalf of the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America (the NCBFAA), GKG Law worked with the US Coast Guard (USCG) to challenge the attempts of the ocean carriers that would have required NVOCCs and shippers to provide a Verified Gross Mass (VGM) Certificate to the carriers in advance of tendering […]