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Bruce D Collins

Bruce D Collins

April 29, 2012 | Corporate Counsel

Self-directed tax plan could allow churches to participate in politics

A Florida law professor has a solution to the controversial ban on political activities for churches

By Bruce D. Collins

7 minute read

March 26, 2012 | Corporate Counsel

Recent “hostile takeover” attempt on Cato Institute may not be so hostile

When non-profits issue stock, and how it applies to the Cato chronicles

By Bruce D. Collins

8 minute read

February 29, 2012 | Corporate Counsel

The unique struggles of non-profit law practice

Although similar to their for-profit counterparts, non-profit lawyers encounter interesting challenges

By Bruce D. Collins

4 minute read

February 08, 2012 | Inside Counsel

The trouble with finding the perfect word

Microsoft Word is an abomination.It frustrates ordinary writers, irks good ones and sends professionals (many of whom are lawyers) into anger-management programs.

By Bruce D. Collins

4 minute read

January 31, 2012 | Corporate Counsel

Non-Profit Corporation Act slips under the radar of those most affected

I admit I was caught flat-footed.

By Bruce D. Collins

4 minute read

December 31, 2011 | Corporate Counsel

IRS's inaction on granting tax exemption status has non-profit news organizations worried

The IRS is stuck in a rut of its own making, and it appears Congress will have to come to the rescue.

By Bruce D. Collins

4 minute read

November 30, 2011 | Corporate Counsel

Stephen Colbert uses PACs to highlight abuses of non-profit law

The comedian pokes fun at groups that circumvent political contribution disclosure requirements.

By Bruce D. Collins

4 minute read

October 31, 2011 | Corporate Counsel

Governors go after large salaries and benefits given to non-profits

There currently are no rules governing executive pay at state-funded charities, but there may be soon

By Bruce D. Collins

7 minute read

October 03, 2011 | Corporate Counsel

Non-profits welcome women

Women lawyers are seeing equal opportunity in the non-profit sector.

By Bruce D. Collins

4 minute read

August 31, 2011 | Corporate Counsel

Governors criticize big paychecks at colleges and universities

State leaders are challenging unreasonable compensation at tax-exempt organizations.

By Bruce D. Collins

4 minute read