Category Archives: Legal
Former Data Executives Sentenced To Federal Prison
Two former executives of Epsilon Data Management were sentenced to federal prison terms after being convicted of selling targeted lists of U.S. consumers for the benefit of mass-mailing fraud schemes that defrauded hundreds of thousands of Americans out of tens
Court Date Pending For Daniel’s Law Data Suits
New Jersey’s Daniel’s Law, which penalizes the dissemination of names and residential addresses of judicial, law enforcement, child protection investigators and other covered individuals, is having a significant damping effect on marketing efforts – including nonprofit solicitations – aimed at
Blackbaud Settles With California For $6.75 Million
Blackbaud has now settled with all 50 states and the District of Columbia regarding the May 2020 data breach which has cost the firm millions in legal costs and fines. Blackbaud settled with the State of California for $6.75 million,
Legal: 5 Considerations When A Bequest Is Challenged
By Kevin W. Weigand You’ve just learned that one of your largest donors has passed away and left a sizeable portion of her estate to your organization. The bequest will be transformational. Budgetary concerns will ease, and the organization will
Appeals Court Rules Funding Process A Contract, Not A Grant
The American Alliance for Equal Rights (AAER), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit “dedicated to challenging distinctions and preferences made on the basis of race and ethnicity,” according to the organization’s website, has standing to sue the Fearless Foundation an Atlanta-based nonprofit that
Ex-Epsilon Executives Found Guilty In Fraud Case
Two now former executives of Epsilon Data Management were convicted in federal court of selling lists used to target millions of U.S. consumers, including senior citizens, for mass-mailing fraud schemes. Robert Reger, 57, of Boulder, Colorado, and David Lytle, 64,
Court Rules That Cars Can Be For Kids
A federal appeals panel has greenlighted the use of a popular trademark claimed by two educational charities that both specialize in converting unwanted and junked cars into cash. With the ruling, a 10-year legal battle between them appears to be
Former United Way Exec Sues For $12 Million
A former United Way executive has filed a $12 million lawsuit against the nonprofit alleging sexual discrimination and workplace retaliation. Lisa Bowman was chief marketing officer and executive vice president for United Way Worldwide from November 2015 through February 2020.
