Hopkins, Bruce R. (Member, District of Columbia Bar)

Hopkins' Nonprofit Law Dictionary - Wiley Nonprofit Law, Finance and Management Series Hopkins, Bruce R. (Member, District of Columbia Bar)

Marc Notes: A focused, invaluable guide to nonprofit legal terminology and definitionsThe Bruce R. Hopkins Nonprofit Law Dictionary is a thorough professional reference for the terminology and definitions surrounding the law of tax-exempt organizations. Author Bruce R. Hopkins, the country's leading expert in nonprofit law, draws upon 45 years of practice to deliver a true dictionary reference for attorneys specializing in nonprofit law and tax law. The book's terminology and definitions are derived from constantly changing statutes, government agency regulations and rulings, court opinions, and government forms and instructions, with citations provided where appropriate. Modeled after a conventional dictionary, this book offers quick navigation to the information of interest, and points you toward the other Hopkins guides that provide more in-depth information should you require it. The devil is in the details, and nowhere is that statement truer than in the legal profession. Incorrect interpretation of a single phrase can cause consequences for both client and attorney, and verbiage may be intentionally vague with unexpectedly broad or narrow definitions. This guide gives you the most commonly accepted interpretations of terminology related specifically to nonprofit law, so you can feel confident in the quality of service you provide to your clients. Stay up to date on the latest in nonprofit law Confirm the accepted definitions of legal terms and phrases Learn where to turn for deeper guidance on specific topics Gain expert insight into obscure and complex definitions Stop spending time wading through textbooks and case law, only to wonder whether or not the information you eventually found applies to nonprofit law in the same way. Focused specifically on the law as it applies to the nonprofit sector, the Bruce R. Hopkins Nonprofit Law Dictionary is an indispensable reference that gives you the information you need quickly and easily--; Provided by publisher. Jacket Description/Flap: In the nonprofit arena, organizations and people are driven by a mission to create positive change, and yet we are often diverted from that goal by the burden of government regulation and enforcement. The "Bruce R. Hopkins' Nonprofit Law Dictionary" is a welcome source of relief, bringing simplicity to the muddled world of legal and tax code. For both law professionals and others working in tax-exempt environments, the labyrinth of cross-references and specialized phrases is difficult and time consuming to navigate. In this new and comprehensive work from respected nonprofit law expert Bruce Hopkins, all the relevant legal terms are defined and interpreted with time-saving clarity. Keeping up with changes to statues, court rulings, and government forms is another resource-intensive activity that diverts valuable resources away from nonprofit programs and initiatives. Over the course of a 45-year career in nonprofit law, Bruce Hopkins has become intimately familiar with the constantly shifting nature of nonprofit law. He is highly respected for his ability to keep up with this neverending tide of change, and an annual supplement to the "Nonprofit Law Dictionary" will keep readers informed of the most current information. Anything that makes it easier to comply with federal regulations and tax requirements is welcome. This is especially true for organizations with complex tax status. This dictionary eases the load and will be of great interest to anyone involved in tax-exempt operations or management, including board and staff members. In addition, readers of books or periodicals related to tax-exempt organizations will want to have this book ready at hand for unknown words and phrases. The "Bruce R. Hopkins' Nonprofit Law Dictionary" is a wonderful source to other information as well--each alphabetically organized definition points to external resources where interested readers can obtain further information on crucial legal concepts. Bruce Hopkins is the author of more than 40 titles on tax-exempt law topics, and his deep knowledge of the field is widely sought after. Now his extraordinarily lucid interpretations of important rules and concepts are available in one convenient reference volume. With its many practical uses, the "Nonprofit Law Dictionary" has a home on the shelves of every nonprofit and law library. Brief Description: "A focused, invaluable guide to nonprofit legal terminology and definitionsThe Bruce R. Hopkins Nonprofit Law Dictionary is a thorough professional reference for the terminology and definitions surrounding the law of tax-exempt organizations. Author Bruce R. Hopkins, the country's leading expert in nonprofit law, draws upon 45 years of practice to deliver a true dictionary reference for attorneys specializing in nonprofit law and tax law. The book's terminology and definitions are derived from constantly changing statutes, government agency regulations and rulings, court opinions, and government forms and instructions, with citations provided where appropriate. Modeled after a conventional dictionary, this book offers quick navigation to the information of interest, and points you toward the other Hopkins guides that provide more in-depth information should you require it. The devil is in the details, and nowhere is that statement truer than in the legal profession. Incorrect interpretation of a single phrase can cause consequences for both client and attorney, and verbiage may be intentionally vague with unexpectedly broad or narrow definitions. This guide gives you the most commonly accepted interpretations of terminology related specifically to nonprofit law, so you can feel confident in the quality of service you provide to your clients. Stay up to date on the latest in nonprofit law Confirm the accepted definitions of legal terms and phrases Learn where to turn for deeper guidance on specific topics Gain expert insight into obscure and complex definitions Stop spending time wading through textbooks and case law, only to wonder whether or not the information you eventually found applies to nonprofit law in the same way. Focused specifically on the law as it applies to the nonprofit sector, the Bruce R. Hopkins Nonprofit Law Dictionary is an indispensable reference that gives you the information you need quickly and easily"--Table of Contents: Preface vii How to Use This Dictionary ix A 1 B 41 C 56 D 101 E 127 F 148 G 186 H 199 I 206 J 233 K 237 L 238 M 256 N 270 O 284 P 294 Q 338 R 349 S 374 T 418 U 441 V 450 W 457 X 464 Y 465 Z 467 About the Author 469Biographical Note: BRUCE R. HOPKINS is a leading authority on the law of tax-exempt organizations. He is a principal in Bruce R. Hopkins Law Firm, LLC in Kansas City, Missouri. Mr. Hopkins is the author or co-author of more than 40 books, including "The Law of Tax-Exempt Organizations" and "Nonprofit Law Made Easy." In 2007, he received the Outstanding Nonprofit Lawyer Award from the American Bar Association. Publisher Marketing: A focused, invaluable guide to nonprofit legal terminology and definitions The "Bruce R. Hopkins Nonprofit Law Dictionary" is a thorough professional reference for the terminology and definitions surrounding the law of tax-exempt organizations. Author Bruce R. Hopkins, the country's leading expert in nonprofit law, draws upon 45 years of practice to deliver a true dictionary reference for attorneys specializing in nonprofit law and tax law. The book's terminology and definitions are derived from constantly changing statutes, government agency regulations and rulings, court opinions, and government forms and instructions, with citations provided where appropriate. Modeled after a conventional dictionary, this book offers quick navigation to the information of interest, and points you toward the other Hopkins guides that provide more in-depth information should you require it. The devil is in the details, and nowhere is that statement truer than in the legal profession. Incorrect interpretation of a single phrase can cause consequences for both client and attorney, and verbiage may be intentionally vague with unexpectedly broad or narrow definitions. This guide gives you the most commonly accepted interpretations of terminology related specifically to nonprofit law, so you can feel confident in the quality of service you provide to your clients. Stay up to date on the latest in nonprofit law Confirm the accepted definitions of legal terms and phrases Learn where to turn for deeper guidance on specific topics Gain expert insight into obscure and complex definitions Stop spending time wading through textbooks and case law, only to wonder whether or not the information you eventually found applies to nonprofit law in the same way. Focused specifically on the law as it applies to the nonprofit sector, the "Bruce R. Hopkins Nonprofit Law Dictionary" is an indispensable reference that gives you the information you need quickly and easily.

Contributor Bio:  Hopkins, Bruce R BRUCE R. HOPKINS has been one of the country's leading authorities on tax-exempt organizations for 27 years. He is an attorney with the firm Polsinelli, White, Vardeman & Shalton and is an adjunct professor at the University of Missouri School of Law at Kansas City. He is the author of eight books, including The Law of Tax-Exempt Organizations, A Legal Guide to Starting and Managing a Nonprofit Organization, The Law of Fund-Raising, and The Legal Answer Book for Nonprofit Organizations, as well as a newsletter, The Nonprofit Counsel, all published by Wiley. D. BENSON TESDAHL is a lawyer with Powers, Pyles, Sutter & Verville, P. C. in Washington, D. C., where he specializes in the representation of tax- exempt organizations. He is also an adjunct professor of tax law at Georgetown University. Mr. Tesdahl has published numerous tax articles and is co-chair of an American Bar Association subcommittee on tax-exempt entities.