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Tobacco-Settlement Lawyer Joe Rice Gives $30 Million for Law School Scholarships

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The money will fund scholarships and professorships at the University of South Carolina's law school, which will be renamed for the donor. By Maria Di Mento Plus, Caltech got $400 million to back science research at other universities; and Perez Art Museum Miami and the Saint Louis Art Museum received big gifts

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Some Trans People Turn to Crowdfunding to Leave Fla. After Anti-LGBTQ+ Laws

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

GoFundMe saw a 39 percent increase from April to May in the number of fundraisers created to help trans people leave the state because of the changing laws. By Thalia Beaty, Associated Press ORLANDO, FLA.

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Behind Landmark Climate Ruling in Mont., a Trailblazing Nonprofit Law Firm and an Army of Youth Activists

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

By putting the stories of young people front and center, the small public-interest law firm has been a "leading light" in the climate litigation field. By putting the stories of young people front and center, the small public-interest law firm has been a 'leading light' in the climate litigation field.

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The Rule of Law Faces Threats in the U.S. and Abroad. Philanthropy Needs to Pay More Attention.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Neukom Getty Images Addressing myriad societal problems depends on a strong rule of law. By William H. Unfortunately, developing, promoting, and enforcing this fundamental component of healthy democracies isn’t on most donor radars.

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How the Fearless Fund Ruling Distorts Charity, History — and Law

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

The wrongheaded decision should not dissuade nonprofits committed to racial equity from doing their critical work. 31, 2024.

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Legislative Tracker - Nonprofit and Labor Laws

Momentum Nonprofit Partners

Monitor Legislation that Impacts Your Nonprofit and the Communities you serve Nonprofits must be legislative watchdogs for three key reasons: Impact awareness: New laws affect funding, operations, and beneficiary eligibility. Staying informed prevents blindsided disruptions. to $12, the minimum hourly wage for employees within the state.

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Renaming Calif.’s Hastings Law School Sparks $1.7 Billion Legal Fight That Shows How Hard It Is to Ditch Donors’ Names

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Eric Risberg, AP The state has signed off on rebranding the San Francisco law school. The lawsuit cites an 1878 agreement with the state of California to create and fund the law school, which promised Hastings’ heirs $100,000, plus interest, should the school ever “cease to exist.” By Terri Lynn Helge.

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