If the 18th century can be defined as the age of industrialization and competitive advantage of the nation state, the 19th century by the power of the corporation, and the 20th by corporate financialization, then, I believe, the 21st century will be defined by ownership.
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Introduction With the United Nations designating 2025 as the “International Year of Cooperatives,” it’s an opportune time to explore whether a cooperative is the right choice for someone exploring business entity options. When it comes to starting or structuring a business, founders have many options available – from traditional sole proprietorships and partnerships, to corporations …
Comradery Worker Cooperative is a worker-owned platform cooperative empowering independent creators to earn sustainable income through low-fee subscriptions while resisting tech monopolies. With a democratic structure, mutual aid network, and slow-growth model, it builds long-term stability and fosters cooperative organizing across creative industries.
Farm Generations Cooperative, creator of GrownBy, empowers farmers through a farmer-owned e-commerce platform that supports local food systems, offers equity to members, and champions food justice. Despite capital challenges, they innovate with SNAP accessibility and mission-aligned crowdfunding to build a sustainable, farmer-first marketplace.
2025 has been designated the “International Year of Cooperatives” by the United Nations, and our firm is committed to educating the public and the business community about how cooperatives can create more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable economic opportunities. So why are cooperatives increasingly recognized as a powerful vehicle for building economic justice and a better …
One of the ways tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations can further their missions is through grantmaking – providing financial support to other organizations (nonprofit or for-profit) working on related initiatives. However, when 501(c)(3) organizations want to engage in grantmaking, they need to be weary of some the federal tax-exempt requirements that may affect their ability to provide …
Dear Clients, We want to alert you to a significant development regarding Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA): BOI Reporting Deadlines Extended to January 13, 2025: Despite earlier legislative proposals to extend the deadline for existing reporting companies to January 1, 2026, Congress did not include this extension in the …
Because I recently worked with a few clients who are seeking 501(c)(3) tax exemption status, I found inspiration to explore and explain the public support test that is a requirement for certain organizations seeking that 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. For any nonprofit to obtain tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status, the organization must file an application for recognition of …
Jason Wiener|p.c., a public benefit corporation (“JWPC”), is pleased to announce the addition of Associate Attorney, Gabriela Arce, an exceptional attorney with a diverse background in international trade, corporate governance, and business law. With a particular focus on impact investing and democratic capitalism, Gabriela brings a wealth of experience and expertise to JWPC’s clientele. Before …
Earlier this year, we wrote a couple of blog posts[1] on the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) issuing its Non-Compete Clause Rule (“Final Rule”) which is meant to prohibit non-competition agreements nationwide.[2] Non-competition agreements (“non-competes”) generally are provisions in contracts whereby an employee agrees not to enter into competition with an employer after their employment period …
