{"product_id":"hopkins-nonprofit-law-dictionary-isbn-9781118996089","title":"Hopkins' Nonprofit Law Dictionary","description":"\u003cb\u003eA focused, invaluable guide to nonprofit legal terminology and definitions\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eBruce R. Hopkins Nonprofit Law Dictionary\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eStay up to date on the latest in nonprofit law\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConfirm the accepted definitions of legal terms and phrases\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn where to turn for deeper guidance on specific topics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGain expert insight into obscure and complex definitions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eStop 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 \u003ci\u003eBruce R. Hopkins Nonprofit Law Dictionary\u003c\/i\u003e is an indispensable reference that gives you the information you need quickly and easily.\u003c\/p\u003e Preface vii \u003cp\u003eHow to Use This Dictionary ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eB 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eC 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eD 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eE 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eF 148\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eG 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eH 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJ 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eK 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eL 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eM 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eN 270\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eO 284\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eP 294\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQ 338\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eR 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eS 374\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eT 418\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eU 441\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eV 450\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eW 457\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eX 464\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eY 465\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eZ 467\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 469\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBRUCE R. HOPKINS\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Law of Tax-Exempt Organizations\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e Nonprofit Law Made Easy\u003c\/i\u003e. In 2007, he received the Outstanding Nonprofit Lawyer Award from the American Bar Association.    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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\u003ci\u003e Bruce R. Hopkins' Nonprofit Law Dictionary\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeeping 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 never-ending tide of change, and an annual supplement to the \u003ci\u003eNonprofit Law Dictionary\u003c\/i\u003e will keep readers informed of the most current information. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnything 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 \u003ci\u003eBruce R. Hopkins' Nonprofit Law Dictionary\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBruce 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 \u003ci\u003eNonprofit Law Dictionary\u003c\/i\u003e has a home on the shelves of every nonprofit and law library.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989370192101,"sku":"NP9781118996089","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781118996089.jpg?v=1761783848","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/hopkins-nonprofit-law-dictionary-isbn-9781118996089","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}