How AI Is Rewriting Crypto Theft
The world of cryptocurrency has always been a fertile ground for both innovation and crime. From the earliest days of Bitcoin, criminals saw opportunity in a system designed to move…
When Algorithms Fund the Mission
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future-forward idea for nonprofits. It’s here, and it's rapidly becoming a strategic tool for operations, fundraising, and engagement. As organizations race to integrate generative…
What the One Big Beautiful Bill Means for Tax-Exempt Organizations: New Opportunities, New Playbooks
The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB), recently enacted as part of a comprehensive overhaul of the U.S. tax system, introduces significant changes across a broad range of sectors. While much…
Why Sophisticated Funders Are Rethinking the 501(c)(4) Playbook
For years, 501(c)(4) organizations have hovered in the legal and strategic margins of American philanthropy and politics—understood by few, misunderstood by many, and weaponized by the smartest operators in the…
The New Shape of Foreign Agent Enforcement: What Advocacy and Public Affairs Professionals Need to Know
In 2025, the landscape for compliance with the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) has undergone a subtle but important shift. While the federal government has deemphasized criminal prosecutions under FARA,…
Trust, But Verify: Why Vetting Is Now a Board-Level Responsibility
In a world where reputational risk travels faster than ever and regulatory scrutiny extends deeper than expected, nonprofits can no longer treat donor and partner vetting as a discretionary task.…
How OSINT Shapes Legal and Political Strategy
Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) is no longer a niche tool reserved for espionage or cybersecurity circles. In the world of modern legal practice and political advocacy, OSINT has become indispensable. From…
The Donor Firewall: What Savvy Funders Need to Know About Supporting 501(c)3 and 501(c)4 Strategies
In the modern advocacy ecosystem, bold funders aren’t content to simply give. They want results: policy wins, legislative shifts, and cultural change. But when it comes to funding organizations with…
What Lawyers Should Understand About U.S. Sanctions Law
In recent years, economic sanctions have become one of the United States' most frequently deployed foreign policy tools, affecting not just governments and major corporations but also legal professionals navigating…
Third-Party Investigators and Consultants: Privilege Has Its Limits
The attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine are two cornerstones of the American legal system that serve to protect the confidentiality of communications and materials developed in the context…