Chapter Thirty One

Legal Issues

Jefferson C. Glassie, JD

In this complex and litigious society, chief staff executives and all staff must remain on alert to protect their associations from risks of liability and to ensure best legal practices in association operations. The integrity of the association and its brand mandates not only compliance with applicable laws but also superior programs and services. It is critical for associations to make sure their activities comport with the highest level of performance legally, ethically, and operationally. In light of the Sarbanes-Oxley inspired obligations of responsibility, transparency, and accountability, careful attention to legal issues is crucial. In addition, the Internal Revenue Service ...

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