Cooperatives and Limited Cooperative Associations: Their Differences and When to Use Them
Introduction Cooperatives are a unique business model, emphasizing democratic control, [...]
The Wonderful World of Cooperatives, Part 1 – What is a Cooperative?
This is the first part of a multi-part series on [...]
Federal Trade Commission Issues Final Rule Banning Non-Competition Agreements
On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issued [...]
Compliance Spotlight for 501(c)(3) Nonprofits: Avoiding Private Benefit or Private Inurement Issues
It takes a lot of planning, thoughtfulness, and attention to [...]
Demystifying Data Privacy: an Overview and Compliance Discussion of Major Data Privacy Laws
This blog post will explore the intricacies of major data [...]
ESOPs and Cooperatives: A Comparison of Two Options of Employee Ownership Models
This blog post will explore two different employee ownership models [...]
Overcoming Challenges: Navigating Employee Ownership Conversions
Employee ownership can be a powerful tool for businesses, providing [...]
Department of Labor Issues New Final Rule (2024) to Clarify Employee vs. Independent Contractor Status under FLSA
We previously wrote on the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)’s [...]
Reflections on Co-op Cincy and Cooperative Professionals Guild Conferences in 2023
I recently attended two cooperative-related professional events in 2023: the [...]
Crowdfunding: How it Works and How to Prepare for a Crowdfund Raise
The past couple of years have presented challenges for small [...]
