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New IRS Annual Information Return Required for Small Tax-Exempt Organizations – Form 990-N (e-Postcard) May 1, 2008 Sharon C. Lincoln, Shirin Philipp Alert

Nonprofit Alert - May 1, 2008

SUMMARY

Until now, most small tax-exempt organizations, defined as those with gross receipts of $25,000 or less per year, have not been required to file an annual information return with the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”). 

However, small tax-exempt organizations must now file an annual electronic information return – the Form 990-N, also known as the e-Postcard. This requirement covers all tax periods beginning after December 31, 2006. The e-Postcard must be filed no later than the 15th day of the 5th month following the end of the organization’s tax year. For example, an organization whose tax year ends December 31 must submit the e-Postcard by the following May 15.

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H-1B Petitions for FY 2009 Must Be Filed April 1, 2008 Feb 25, 2008 George N. Lester, IV Alert

Immigration Alert - February 25, 2008

SUMMARY

Employers should file H-1B petitions for foreign national employees with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) on April 1, 2008. For most employers, new H1-B petitions are subject to an annual limit of 65,000. Last year, this cap for the entire year was reached on the first day of the filing period, and we anticipate that the volume of filings will be the same or more this year. Thus, employers must be prepared to submit their petitions within this one day window, on April 1, 2008, or be prevented from filing until next year. There also is a cap of 20,000 for foreign nationals with U.S. advanced degrees. This separate cap was reached within four weeks of the start of the filing period, and we expect the volume of these petitions to increase this year. Employers should be prepared to file these petitions on April 1, as well.

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Corporate Social Responsibility Brochure Dec 19, 2007 Brochure Download

SUMMARY

Excerpt:

Corporate globalization presents companies with unanticipated risks and challenges. Businesses are held to higher standards of accountability with respect to social, environmental and ethical practices. Companies unresponsive to these demands risk damage to their reputations, brand image and competitiveness. We help savvy business leaders limit their companies’ risk by incorporating internationally recognized standards into their strategic planning, crisis response strategies and relationships with stakeholders.

Benefits of our counsel include:

  • Reduction of threat to corporate reputation
  • Reduction of legal risks associated with the uncertainties of globalization
  • Enhanced brand image
  • Increased customer and employee loyalty and retention Improved relationships with external stakeholders and public opinion leaders

Download the Foley Hoag Corporate Social Responsibility Brochure (.pdf)

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Dispute Resolution Datasheet Dec 17, 2007 Brochure Download

Offering practiced perspective and skilled guidance in dispute resolution

SUMMARY

Successful dispute resolution requires perspective, from all vantage points. At Foley Hoag, we offer you clear insight into when to go to the mat and when to settle. If litigation becomes necessary, we focus on helping you make prudent upfront decisions that best represent your interests and aim to reach a prompt, cost-effective and viable solution.

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International Litigation and Arbitration Practice Summary Dec 17, 2007 Brochure Download

Representative Experience

SUMMARY

Engagements Include:

  • Litigation and Arbitration between Sovereign States
  • Arbitration between Sovereign States and Investors
  • International Commercial Arbitration
  • Litigation before the United States Courts

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Litigios y Arbitrajes Internacionales Dec 17, 2007 Brochure Download

Cassos Representativos

SUMMARY

  • Litigios y Arbitrajes entre Estados Soberanos
  • Arbitrajes entre Estados
  • Soberanos e Inversionistas
  • Arbitrajes Internacionales Comerciales
  • Litigios ante las Cortes de los Estados Unidos

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Corporate Datasheet Dec 13, 2007 Brochure Download

Providing Comprehensive Legal Services to Further Your Business Goals

SUMMARY

As a corporate decision maker, you are responsible for enhancing profitability, improving your organization’s effectiveness and achieving ongoing business success. Our goal is to develop a relationship with your organization, so we can become a partner in your efforts. As part of our relationship, we provide counsel on ongoing business matters, as well as for extraordinary issues that unexpectedly arise. We strive to apply our experience and legal skills in a way that adds maximum value to your enterprise.

We began our business practice working exclusively with U.S.-based companies but, over decades of serving our clients’ needs, we’ve grown along with them. Today, our clients reflect the increasing importance and influence of globalization; and our work often requires a global perspective and understanding of multinational issues.

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Life Sciences Alert - FDA Releases New IVD Device Studies Draft Guidance Nov 6, 2007 Kalah Auchincloss Alert

Signals Continuing Agency and Congressional Attention to Innovative Diagnostics

SUMMARY

On October 25, 2007 the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released the “Draft Guidance for Industry and FDA Staff: In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Device Studies – Frequently Asked Questions,” open for public comment for 90 days.This is the third draft guidance related to in vitro diagnostic (IVD) tests that FDA has released in the last 14 months, marking notably increased agency attention to these products.

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Doing Business in Massachusetts Aug 14, 2007 Arlene L. Bender, Michael N. Glanz eBook Download

A Guide to U.S. and Massachusetts Law for Non-U.S. Businesses

SUMMARY

This guide is intended to provide foreign businesspeople with an introduction to the basic kinds of laws and regulations that affect the conduct of business in the United States, and particularly in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The level of detail is varied, reflecting the nature of the legal areas discussed. For example, environmental law and taxation are subjects of detailed and technical regulation, while labor relations are governed as much by custom and practice as by direct regulation.

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A Lawyer's Survival Guide to Kuala Lumpur Jul 1, 2007 Alima Joned General Download

SUMMARY

Kuala Lumpur (or KL, as natives and some visitors affectionately call it) is a city made internationally known by the buildings that were formerly the world’s tallest: the Petronas Twin Towers. However, KL is much more than the towers; it is the economic, political, and cultural epicenter of Malaysia, one of the world’s most vibrant economies. KL can be a pleasant city for business travelers despite the occasional, but frustrating, traffic congestion. In fact, instead of being exhausting, a trip to this city can leave you energized and enriched.

KL’s population is composed of Malay-Muslim, Chinese, and Indian ethnic groups, with many expatriates in their midst. The city’s racial mix is  a reflection of the rest of the country and is evident in the languages, cuisine, diverse cultural offerings, and religious practices found there and across Malaysia.


A longer version of this guide is available from the author upon request.



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