The founders of Foley Hoag Hoag had a deep commitment to public and community service, which they instilled solidly into the firm’s culture. More than thirty years ago, the partners established one of this country’s first formal pro bono programs. It became an integral part of the firm’s practice and that commitment continues today. learn more

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  • Summer @ Foley Hoag LLPFoley Hoag Launches New Microsite for Law Students as 2009 On-campus Interviews Commence  [Read More]
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  • Foley Hoag Successfully Represents Domestic Violence Victim Against Police Abuser  [Read More]
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  • Final 409A Deadline Looming: All Deferred Compensation Arrangements Must be in Full Compliance by December 31, 2008 [Read More]
  • The Foley Hoag Foundation 2007 Annual Report [Read More]
  • New IRS Annual Information Return Required for Small Tax-Exempt Organizations – Form 990-N (e-Postcard) [Read More]
  • Tax and Benefits Alert - November 20, 2007 [Read More]
  • Ten Commandments: Prudent Activities for the Board of Directors of a Not-For-Profit Corporation [Read More]

Client Successes more

  • Catholic Charities Bureau of the Archdiocese of Boston
    In the wake of the recent budget cutbacks at the Catholic Charities Bureau of the Archdiocese of Boston, our lawyers assisted in the creation of a public charity. The new nonprofit assumed the operations of a program that provides low-income women throughout the greater Boston area with substance abuse treatment in a transitional residence. It is the only such program in the state that accepts pregnant women or those with infants. Our representation included forming the corporation, providing advice on general corporate matters and obtaining tax-exempt status for the organization. [Read More]
  • Protecting First Amendment Rights
    We represented a professional clown in a First Amendment challenge to a Massachusetts town's street-performer bylaws. In connection with a series of negotiations with the town's counsel and police department, we participated in drafting proposed amended bylaws. The amended bylaws, among other things, protect a clown's First Amendment and due process rights to perform in a public forum without fear of government persecution. [Read More]