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I am the director of membership for a paralegal association. We received an application from a felon convicted for sexual assault on a child. We have concerns about accepting his membership as our association has events where paralegal mothers sometimes bring their children.  As a nonprofit association, are we legally bound to accept his membership request?  —From the Website. Answer

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Trump Litigation Watch

Trump Litigation Watch will provide brief summaries of arguments and outcomes on decided cases in the current torrent of litigation against the actions of the Trump administration. It will primarily cover cases brought by or on behalf of nonprofit organizations or significantly affecting the constituencies they serve.

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March 24, 2026

The federal District Court for the District of Columbia (Paul L. Friedman) has thrown out a...

DC Court quashes subpoenas against Powell

“Jerome ‘Too Late’ Powell has done it again…

PA Court tells NPS to restore Washington House exhibit

A federal District Court in Philadelphia (…

DC Court enjoins cuts in education programs

The federal District Court in the District of…

Lessons from Litigation

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An association of parents of Little League baseball players lacks standing to sue the local league...

Diversity jurisdiction set at date of complaint

Two nonprofit organizations attempting to sue…

Court enforces sanctions for contempt by pastor

An appellate court in Wisconsin has enforced…

MO Court says new law can override HOA limitations

The Supreme Court of Missouri has held that a…

Tax Matters

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March 24, 2026

A parcel of farmland in rural Louisiana was worth in 2017 what was paid for it in 2016, $2975 per...

(c)(4) groups must file and pay electronically

Newly formed nonprofits intending to operate…

Taxpayer can’t deduct gifts received on behalf of charity

An individual taxpayer must pay income tax on…

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