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• Charitable Registrations
• Strategic Planning
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• Legal Risk Management
• National and International Structures
• Religious Denominational Issues
• Corporate Restructuring for Charities
• Special Incorporating Legislation for Charities
• Church Discipline Procedures
• Employment Issues for Charities
• Litigation Counsel for Charities
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• International Trademark Licensing
• Insurance Issues
• Charitable Trusts
• Fundraising and Gift Planning
• Investment Powers for Charities
• Director and Officer Liability

COVID-19 Resources for Charities & NFPs

Ontario Transitioning to Modified Colour-Coded Response Framework By Carters, February 17, 2021 Learn more >>>

COVID-19 Measures and Restrictions in Ontario By Terrance S. Carter and Luis R. Chacin in Carter Charity & NFP Law Update, January 28, 2021 Learn more >>>

COVID-19 Corporate Update By Theresa L.M. Man in Carter Charity & NFP Law Update, January 28, 2021 Learn more >>>

Ontario Extends Infectious Disease Emergency Leave for Workplaces By Barry W. Kwasniewski in Carter Charity & NFP Law Update, January 28, 2021 Learn more >>>

Ontario Church Unsuccessful in Bid for Interim Injunction Against COVID-19 Regulation By Jennifer M. Leddy in Carter Charity & NFP Law Update, January 28, 2021 Learn more >>>

Ontario Stay-at-Home Order and New Rules for Areas in Stage 1 By Carters, January 14, 2021 Learn more >>>

Ontario Government Declares Another State of Emergency By Carters, January 12, 2021 Learn more >>>

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Charity & NFP Law Update February 2021 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments and risk management considerations Learn more >>>

Charity & NFP Law Update January 2021 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments and risk management considerations Learn more >>>

Charity & NFP Law Update November 2020 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments and risk management considerations Learn more >>>

2020 Annual Church & Charity Law Webinar Materials Church & Charity Law Seminar Materials. individual presentations here Learn more >>>

Charity & NFP Law Update October 2020 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments and risk management considerations Learn more >>>

Charity & NFP Law Update - September 2020 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments and risk management considerations Learn more >>>

Charity & NFP Law Update - August 2020 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments and risk management considerations Learn more >>>

Archdiocese Found Vicariously Liable in Mount Cashel Sexual Assault Appeal By Sean S. Carter, Jennifer M. Leddy and Terrance S. Cartery. Church Law Bulletin No. 58, August 27, 2020. Learn more >>>

Charity & NFP Law Update - June 2020 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments and risk management considerations Learn more >>>

Charity & NFP Law Update - May 2020 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments and risk management considerations Learn more >>>

Charity & NFP Law Update - April 2020 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments and risk management considerations Learn more >>>

Charity & NFP Law Update - March 2020 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments and risk management considerations Learn more >>>

Charity & NFP Law Update - February 2020 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments and risk management considerations Learn more >>>

Charity & NFP Law Update - January 2020 Updating Charities and Not-For-Profit Organizations on recent legal developments and risk management considerations Learn more >>>

Voluntary Association's Constitution and By-Laws Found to be Contractual By Jacqueline M. Demczur and Esther S.J. Oh. Church Law Bulletin No. 57, January 30, 2020. Learn more >>>

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