TXGL 0410 - Nonprofit Organizations

Institution:

Fordham University

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Description:

The nonprofit sector is a powerful and important part of the economy that is highly regulated by both state and federal law. This course blends business law, tax law, public interest law, and constitutional law. It considers many of the unique legal and policy issues that face charities, including eligibility for tax exemption, restrictions on political activities, prohibition on private benefit for individuals, regulation of fundraising, and limitations on commercial enterprise. The course compares the law and theory of business organizations with that of nonprofit organizations in the context of fiduciary duties and executive compensation. There will be a take-home exam. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours 0.000 Lab hours 0.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate (Semester), Juris Doctor, Master of Laws, Law (Non Degree) Schedule Types: Lecture Law School College Law Department Course Attributes: Law JD Upper Level Courses, LLM Banking, Corporate Finance, LLM Int'l Business & Trade, LLM Int'l Law & Justice, INLJ, Law LLM Courses

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.fordham.edu

Phone Number:

(718) 817-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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