Academic Programs : Elective Courses : Suffolk University Law School

Search:

» Home » Academic Programs » Juris Doctor

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Non-Profit Organizations Ms. Elisabeth Medvedow 3 credits day; 3 credits evening.
This course will address the legal regulation of nonprofit organizations from the perspective of state and federal tax law, with equal emphasis to theoretical, doctrinal and practical planning issues. Topics to be covered include: theoretical rationales for the nonprofit sector and federal tax benefits; formation and dissolution of nonprofit corporations and charitable trusts; operations and governance, including the legal duties and liabilities of directors and trustees; requirements to qualify and maintain federal tax-exempt status; the distinction between public charities and private foundations; the tax consequences of business and investment activities of nonprofits; basic charitable giving strategies; and regulation of charitable solicitation. Final Exam (Open Book). Elective Course Meets Financial Services Concentration Requirements Meets Health/Biomedical Concentration Requirements Final Exam Required <<Course Updated: April 07, 2008>>

All | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z |

Juris Doctor (JD)

-	General Curriculum
-	Day & Eve. Divisions
-	Method of Legal Study
-	Base Menu
-	Skills Menu
-	Perspectives Menu
-	Required Courses
-	Elective Courses
-	Standards for Advanced Legal Writing Courses
-	Elective Course List
-	First Year Course Faculty
-	Legal Practice Skills

		HOME \| ABOUT SUFFOLK \| ACADEMIC PROGRAMS \| ADMISSIONS \| FACULTY \| OFFICES & SERVICES Suffolk University \| Campus Calendar \| Campus Cruiser Portal \| Blackboard \| Law Library \| Directories Site Map \| Login \| Email \| Contact Us

		Copyright © Suffolk University Law School, 2003-2009. Disclaimer \|120 Tremont Street \| Boston \| MA \| 02108-4977