Amy Hebbeler, Ali Trianfo, and John Christopher, Fraternal Law Partners amy.hebbeler@manleyburke.com; ali.trianfo@manleyburke.com; john.christopher@manleyburke.com Fraternal Law Partners has recently encountered several issues arising from an organization’s failure to engage in due diligence in obtaining and policing its Employer Identification Number (“EIN”)....

Grace Moseley, Fraternal Law Partners, grace.moseley@manleyburke.com On April 1, 2025, Representative Erin Houchin (R-Ind.) and Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act, which, if enacted, would significantly expand federal protections for students participating in...

Micah Kamrass, Fraternal Law Partners, mkamrass@manleyburke.com On June 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) announced it was investigating the University of Wyoming for potential violations of Title IX, the federal law the prohibits sex-based...

Alison C. Trianfo, Manley Burke Compliance, LLC, ali.trianfo@manleyburke.com In recent years, state charitable registration offices have transitioned their registration processes to digital platforms. And, with new technology comes new challenges. Recently, two states, Mississippi and New Jersey, have introduced updates...