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Nonprofit Law Blog

Covers legal issues affecting nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations. By Gene Takagi.

http://www.nonprofitlawblog.com/home/

Jun 18
Benefit Corporations – A Move Away From Capitalism?

Benefit Corporations – A Move Away From Capitalism?

Last month, North Carolina’s legislature rejected a benefit corporation bill, asserting that it would be a “move away from capitalism.” This reasoning seems misplaced. If our own history tells us anything about capitalism, it’s that…
Jun 16
Why You Need a Social Media Policy - Social Media for Nonprofit

Why You Need a Social Media Policy - Social Media for Nonprofit

I had the pleasure of presenting "Why You Need a Social Media Policy" at the Social Media for Nonprofits Conference in Palo Alto last Thursday. Great conference, engaged crowd and lots of questions. Thanks to co-founder and…
Jun 14
2013 Nonprofit Boot Camp

2013 Nonprofit Boot Camp

I had the privilege of attending the 2013 Nonprofit Boot Camp hosted by Social Media for Nonprofits this week. The conference was a revival of one formerly produced by the Craigslist Foundation and provided an opportunity to connect nonprofit…

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Law for Real People

Provides information for consumers, elders, and nonprofit directors or staff. By John Gear.

http://www.johngearlaw.com/law-for-real-people-blog.html

Jun 18
Financial self-defense for real people: Excellent series of video explanations, delivered in a cool Irish accent.

Financial self-defense for real people: Excellent series of video explanations, delivered in a cool Irish accent.

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May 21
Arbitration Purgatory

Arbitration Purgatory

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May 20
Top 10 Tips to Avoid Being Ripped Off -- from Oregon DOJ

Top 10 Tips to Avoid Being Ripped Off -- from Oregon DOJ

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Lawyers to the Rescue Blog

Covers community service and philanthropy. By Lawyers to the Rescue.

http://www.lawyerstotherescueblog.com/

Jun 18
My First Summer Internship Working with Lawyers to the Rescue by Amalia M. Padron

My First Summer Internship Working with Lawyers to the Rescue by Amalia M. Padron

The first day interning for Lawyer's to the Rescue was, to say the least, an amazing experience. Being 14 years-old and having a summer internship like this? I feel so lucky and I've just started. Today, I got to know my boss, Spencer M.…
Apr 22
Lawyers to the Rescue HEART (Homeless Education Advocacy Resource Training)

Lawyers to the Rescue HEART (Homeless Education Advocacy Resource Training)

On Thursday evening, April 18, 2013, Lawyers to the Rescue hosted its second HEART (Homeless Education Advocacy Resource Training) seminar at Camillus House, featuring topics in Family Law. Every other month, Lawyers to the Rescue features…
Jan 22
January 19, 2013 Legal Clinic by Bryan Ramo

January 19, 2013 Legal Clinic by Bryan Ramo

Last week I was speaking with a family friend about my desire to attend law school. She mentioned to me an organization called "Lawyers to the Rescue". Interested, I did a quick Google search, found the website, and called Dina Aronfeld. She…

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Wagenmaker and Oberly - Nonprofit…

Wagenmaker and Oberly - Nonprofit Update

Covers compliance issues, tax exemption, real estate, intellectual property and charitable fundraising issues affecting nonprofits.

http://wagenmakerlaw.blogspot.com/

Jun 18
Prepared for Broken Peace, Part 1: Protecting Worshipping Groups from the Effects of Dispute

Prepared for Broken Peace, Part 1: Protecting Worshipping Groups from the Effects of Dispute

“I didn’t join this church so I could fight all the time!”That seems axiomatic doesn’t it?People don’t form churches, synagogues, mosques, and other houses of worship for the express purpose of having…
Jun 18
Prepared for Broken Peace, Part 2: Protecting Worshipping Groups from the Effects of Dispute

Prepared for Broken Peace, Part 2: Protecting Worshipping Groups from the Effects of Dispute

...Continued from Part 13. Accountability – For Everyone In a well-planned organization, everyone in leadership is held…
Jun 13
Attention: Is Your Charity Qualified?

Attention: Is Your Charity Qualified?

Have you taken steps to ensure that your charitable contributions are tax deductible? To be eligible for such favorable status, the organization must be qualified with the IRS as a “section 501(c)(3)”…

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Lancaster Law Blog

Covers business law, employment law, estate planning, family law, and nonprofit law information for Lancaster County and Pennsylvania residents. From Russell, Krafft & Gruber.

http://www.lancasterlawblog.com/

Jun 17
Proposed Law Would Create Online State Construction Notices Directory

Proposed Law Would Create Online State Construction Notices Directory

Recognizing that in this day and age everyone is adept at using the internet (including my mother on Facebook), a pending house bill would move the world of mechanics' liens into the digital age and require contractors to preserve their…
May 30
What Rights Do Grandparents Have Under The Pennsylvania Custody Act?

What Rights Do Grandparents Have Under The Pennsylvania Custody Act?

Most people know that grandparents have some custody rights under Pennsylvania law. What they may not know is what exactly those rights are. What happens when a grandchild is taken out of the grandparents' custody when the parents have…
May 23
Lowering Blood Alcohol Content Levels for DUI

Lowering Blood Alcohol Content Levels for DUI

The National Transportation Safety Board caused a stir recently when it recommended lowering the blood alcohol level for driving under the influence to .05 percent nationwide. The legal limit in Pennsylvania, as well as in almost every…

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Global Philanthropy

Covers legal and ethical issues for Canadian charities. By Mark Blumberg.

http://www.globalphilanthropy.ca/index.php/blog/

Jun 14
New CRA Application for “Municipal or public bodies performing a function of government in Canada”

New CRA Application for “Municipal or public bodies performing a function of government in Canada”
Jun 12
FCA overturns TCC in Guindon case - reinstates third party civil penalties for charity tax scheme

FCA overturns TCC in Guindon case - reinstates third party civil penalties for charity tax scheme
Jun 10
Blumbergs Canadian Charity Sector Snapshot 2010 -a little more perspective on the sector

Blumbergs Canadian Charity Sector Snapshot 2010 -a little more perspective on the sector

Rank this Week: 1070

Church Law Group Blog

Focuses on all aspects of law related to churches, ministries and ministry-related nonprofit organizations. By Anthony & Middlebrook, P.C.

http://churchlawgroup.com/blog/

Jun 12
Church Construction and Finance

Church Construction and Finance
Jun 10
The Pastor’s Study

The Pastor’s Study

QUESTION: What are the advisable steps to include when terminating an employee? ANSWER: Generally, once a decision to terminate an employee has been made for a legitimate nondiscriminatory reason, and as long as any prior…
Jun 10
The Pastor’s Study

The Pastor’s Study

QUESTION: What duties do I have to protect my trademarks and service marks? ANSWER: When someone knowingly uses a trademark without permission it is called infringement. When someone uses a product or service in such a…

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CharityLawyer

Covers non-profits, tax-exempt organizations and social enterprises. By Ellis M. Carter.

http://charitylawyerblog.com

Jun 11
IRS Audits of Tax-exempt Entitie

IRS Audits of Tax-exempt Entitie

Although there are many reasons a nonprofit organization may be selected for an audit, several things heighten the chance of being selected. Things like irregularities on Form 990s, failure to file a Form 990, citizen complaints, having a…
May 28
Arizona Adopts the Benefit Corporation

Arizona Adopts the Benefit Corporation

For corporation’s wanting to build a social or environmental purpose into their organizational DNA, incorporating as a benefit corporation may be a great option.
May 14
Risky Business – Using Unlicensed Image

Risky Business – Using Unlicensed Image

A simple explanation of copyright law is that if you did not create it, get a license to use it, or purchase it, you are likely in violation of copyright law. Further, copyright infringement is a strict liability offense. If you use…

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Covers the representation of nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations, including public charities, private foundations (company-sponsored and family-endowed), social welfare organizations, trade associations, hospitals, private schools, colleges and universities and charitable trusts. By Anthony & Middlebrook.

http://www.amlawteam.com/blog/

Jun 4
Family First to Lose Charity Status Over Controversial Position

Family First to Lose Charity Status Over Controversial Position

The New Zealand Herald reports that Family First NZ, which identifies itself as a pro-family organization, has announced that it received a notice that the New Zealand Charities Commission plans to deregister the…
May 22
IRS Officials Close to Auditing Churche

IRS Officials Close to Auditing Churche

From The Christian Post, Erik Stanley: For some time now, the IRS has not been auditing churches. As I explained in more detail in this post, the IRS’ decision to “suspend” church audits stems from a 2009 federal court…
Apr 17
Training Cuts Lawsuit Impact

Training Cuts Lawsuit Impact

A crucial part of the church’s training program should include the prevention of sexual harassment. Many churches overlook this area of risk because they do not think that it will happen in a church context. Unfortunately, the…

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Nonprofit and Exempt Organization…

Nonprofit and Exempt Organization Blog

Focused on nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations, with an emphasis on federal tax and Minnesota nonprofit legal issues. By Robertson Law Office.

http://www.robertsonlawofficellc.com/Blog/

May 29
The IRS nonsense continues...

The IRS nonsense continues...

Unfortunately (in my opinion), the news cycle has still not moved off of the IRS muck-ups. I think that the continued focus on this, as well as the developments (in terms of staff/institutional knowledge lost), are disappointing.…
May 16
IRS-Tea Party Rant, Continued...

IRS-Tea Party Rant, Continued...

Now that the TIGTA report is out, I wanted to follow up on my previous rant (yes, still ranting) about the IRS-Tea Party nonsense. First, just to be clear – I think the IRS mucked it up. They should not have chosen the terms that…
May 13
IRS-Tea Party News Cycle Vent

IRS-Tea Party News Cycle Vent

Perhaps it is just my overall frustration with media’s over dramatization of so much of the news. Perhaps it is my admitted lack of sympathy for a political philosophy with which I have great difficulty finding common…

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Nonprofit Law Info Blog

By Nissenbaum Law Group, LLC. Covers legal developments affecting nonprofit organizations.

http://www.nonprofitlawinfoblog.com/

May 14
Are Cooperative Associations Governed by the Nonprofit Corporation Statute?

Are Cooperative Associations Governed by the Nonprofit Corporation Statute?

According to Wikipedia, a utility cooperative has the following characteristics: A utility cooperative is a type of cooperative that is tasked with the delivery of a public utility such as electricity, water or telecommunications to its…
Sep 19
Is a Person who Indirectly Benefits from a Nonprofit Organization Considered a “Beneficiary” Under the New Jersey Charitable Immunity Act?

Is a Person who Indirectly Benefits from a Nonprofit Organization Considered a “Beneficiary” Under the New Jersey Charitable Immunity Act?

Who should be considered a beneficiary under the New Jersey Charitable Immunity Act?
Aug 14
May a 501(c) Organization Utilize Its Funds For Issues Oriented Advocacy?

May a 501(c) Organization Utilize Its Funds For Issues Oriented Advocacy?

Most people are familiar with 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. These are entities that perform charitable work that is mostly (though not necessarily completely), devoid of political content. Generally speaking, donations to such…

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Notations on Non-Profits

Covers legal issues affecting non-profits. By Erin McClarty.

http://www.notationsonnonprofits.com/

May 6
Nonprofit Data Collection and Use: Could This Become A Legal Obligation One Day?

Nonprofit Data Collection and Use: Could This Become A Legal Obligation One Day?

Like me, you all have probably noticed a big increase in the number of conversations on data measurement, collection and use by nonprofits. Personally, the more I’ve read about it the more I start to wonder if we’ll see…
Apr 20
Two Texas Events Nonprofits Should Look At

Two Texas Events Nonprofits Should Look At

There are two Texas events coming up that nonprofits will want to take note of: RISE Week Austin: Every year RISE Week Austin crowdsources experts from around the country to host sessions on all kinds of topics (funding, grants, business…
Mar 11
Attend a Non-profit Governance Discussion on 03/28 at the Houston Arts Alliance

Attend a Non-profit Governance Discussion on 03/28 at the Houston Arts Alliance

For those in the Greater Houston, or surrounding areas, I’ll be leading a discussion on nonprofit governance titled “Nonprofit Governance: What It Is And What Is Expected” on 03/28 at the Houston Arts Alliance. I’ll go…

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The Philanthropist

Covers accounting, tax, financial issues, investments, boards of directors, governance, and laws concerning charities in Canada.

http://www.thephilanthropist.ca/index.php/phil

Apr 24
Giving with Confidence: A Guide to Savvy Philanthropy

Giving with Confidence: A Guide to Savvy Philanthropy

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Apr 24
One Starfish At A Time: A Growing Movement of Change-Maker

One Starfish At A Time: A Growing Movement of Change-Maker

According to the 2006 Canadian Census, there was a total of 1,172,785 Aboriginal people in Canada, comprising 3.8% of the Canadian population. In 2006, the median age of the total Aboriginal population was 27 years, 13 years lower than the…
Apr 24
Young Jamaican-Canadians as Diaspora Philanthropists: A Case for Intergenerational Collaboration

Young Jamaican-Canadians as Diaspora Philanthropists: A Case for Intergenerational Collaboration

In 2012, Jamaica celebrated its 50th Anniversary of Independence and nationhood. Jamaica’s Golden Jubilee was marked by a series of celebrations in Jamaica and across the Jamaican Diaspora. In Canada, a not-for-profit organization,…

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Lawscape

Thoughts, commentary, reading resources and news on the legal needs of Georgians in small towns and rural areas.

http://lawscape.wordpress.com/

Mar 16
Providing pro bono legal assistance to homeless veteran

Providing pro bono legal assistance to homeless veteran

Today, I’m at the Pro Bono Institute Conference in DC, then heading home. Yesterday’s session on tech went quite well. In the veterans law pro bono session yesterday, the consensus among the law firms and corporate counsel…
Oct 23
Self-Represented Litigation Network Plans Equal Justice Conference Pre-Conference

Self-Represented Litigation Network Plans Equal Justice Conference Pre-Conference

Reblogged from Richard Zorza's Access to Justice Blog:
Oct 23
Mandatory Pro Bono for Admission: the Domino Effect?

Mandatory Pro Bono for Admission: the Domino Effect?

Reblogged from ABA Center for Pro Bono Exchange:

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Nonprofit Law and Consultation

Covers tax news and issues affecting nonprofits. By Amy Hereford.

http://ahereford.blogspot.com/

Mar 6
Effect of Sequestration on Small Business Health Care Tax Credit

Effect of Sequestration on Small Business Health Care Tax Credit

Federal budget sequestration has resulted in required cuts to certain credits and awards, effective March 1. These required cuts include a reduction to the refundable portion of the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit for certain small…
Feb 18
Covenant Project Update

Covenant Project Update

The Covenant Project assists religious institutes as they take responsibility for their own future in uncertain and changing times. We think of it as estate planning for religious institutes. estate plan [ih-steyt plan] –…
Feb 11
Charity & Nonprofit Audit

Charity & Nonprofit Audit

This web page will explain the IRS audit process for charities and other nonprofit organizations. IRS Exempt Organizations is continuously exploring how to improve our service to charities and other nonprofit organizations, and hopes you…

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Nolo’s Fundraising Tips for Busy…

Nolo’s Fundraising Tips for Busy Nonprofits

By Ilona Bray.

http://blog.nolo.com/fundraising/

Nov 17
Fundraising Kudos to: Strike Debt

Fundraising Kudos to: Strike Debt

Okay, let’s just all drop our collective jaws at the success of Strike Debt’s recent telethon, which raised money for a project it calls Rolling Jubilee. The group brought in a whopping $293,000 — enough, it figures, to buy $5.9 million…
Nov 7
Let the End-of-Year Fundraising Begin!

Let the End-of-Year Fundraising Begin!

I don’t know about you, but it feels like there’s a bit of space in my email inbox left behind now that all the campaign solicitations disappeared. But I’m sure it won’t last long. Oops, my email inbox is filling up as fast as I write…
Oct 19
Book Review: “Boards on Fire,” by Susan Howlett

Book Review: “Boards on Fire,” by Susan Howlett

I stopped by my local Foundation Center library the other day, and asked which recent books they were most excited about.

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Charities and Giving

Provides information on charities and charitable contributions in Canada. From the Canada Revenue Agency.

http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/chrts/whtsnw/menu-eng.html?rss

Nov 13
The Canada Revenue Agency revokes the registration of Universal Community Help as a charity

The Canada Revenue Agency revokes the registration of Universal Community Help as a charity

The Canada Revenue Agency revokes the registration of Universal Community Help as a charity
Nov 13
The Canada Revenue Agency revokes the registration of The Animals’ Charity as a charity

The Canada Revenue Agency revokes the registration of The Animals’ Charity as a charity

The Canada Revenue Agency revokes the registration of The Animals’ Charity as a charity
Nov 13
The Canada Revenue Agency revokes the registration of The Latitude Foundation as a charity

The Canada Revenue Agency revokes the registration of The Latitude Foundation as a charity

The Canada Revenue Agency revokes the registration of The Latitude Foundation as a charity

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Exempt Organizations Blog

Ccovers legal issues regarding tax exempt and nonprofit organizations. By Runquist & Associates.

http://exemptorgs.blogspot.com/

Jun 4
Two Recent Tax Court Rulings on Charitable Contribution Deductions That Charities Should Be Aware Of

Two Recent Tax Court Rulings on Charitable Contribution Deductions That Charities Should Be Aware Of

Two recent Tax Court cases were decided last month in which the court upheld the IRS's denial of significant charitable contribution deductions. In both of these cases, there was no dispute that the taxpayers made the contributions, or that…
May 18
Reminder: Small Organization Transitional Relief - Only Until December 31, 2012

Reminder: Small Organization Transitional Relief - Only Until December 31, 2012

The number of tax-exempt organizations that have had their exempt status automatically revoked by the IRS since May 15, 2010 because they failed to file required annual information returns (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-N) is now approaching…
Oct 14
Round Up of 2011 California Nonprofit Legislation

Round Up of 2011 California Nonprofit Legislation

Round'em up! Governor Jerry Brown si

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Pennsylvania Nonprofit Law Blog

Covers nonprofit legal news. By Elliott & Davis, PC.

http://pennsylvanianonprofitlawyers.wordpress.com

Apr 25
Learning Opportunity – This Friday

Learning Opportunity – This Friday

Anyone who’s going to be in the Western PA area this Friday, April 27, should seriously consider attending Grant Writing 201: Winning Grants in Southwestern PA with Eric Davis, Owner Procopio Fundraising and Managing Partner, Elliott &…
Apr 25
Learning Opportunity – This Friday

Learning Opportunity – This Friday

Anyone who’s going to be in the Western PA area this Friday, April 27, should seriously consider attending Grant Writing 201: Winning Grants in Southwestern PA with Eric Davis, Owner Procopio Fundraising and Managing Partner,…
Apr 5
Kony 2012 and Charitable Giving as Part of an Estate Plan

Kony 2012 and Charitable Giving as Part of an Estate Plan

Kony 2012 is the flavour du jour. We all know its basic premise: to make Joseph Kony, the corrupt leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army rebel group once present in Uganda, famous. If Kony becomes enough of a talking point, especially in…

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Louisiana Nonprofits Blog

Covers public policy, grants, economic stimulus, and federal funding. By the Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Organizations.

http://louisiananonprofits.blogspot.com/

Apr 14
Bargain Furniture in New Orlean

Bargain Furniture in New Orlean

LANO New Orleans will be moving to new furnished offices, and we’ve got lots of sturdy equipment and furniture that might interest organizations. These include: desks, chairs, filing cabinets, armoires, and a storage cabinet. An inventory…
Mar 16
A Letter from LANO President & CEO, Ann S. Williamson

A Letter from LANO President & CEO, Ann S. Williamson

Dear LANO Friends and Supporters, We are pleased to share news of an important development in LANO’s continuing work to improve accountability and raise the standard of excellence for Louisiana’s nonprofit sector. As you know,…
Mar 15
2011 Public Policy Institute Agenda Set

2011 Public Policy Institute Agenda Set

It's getting close!

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Arocho Law Office's Nonprofit Blog

Covers news, events and ideas involving non-profit and tax-exempt organizations. By Antonio "Tony" Arocho.

http://lawyerfornonprofits.blogspot.com/

Dec 11
Year-End Happy Hour for Nonprofit Leaders-Dec. 15th

Year-End Happy Hour for Nonprofit Leaders-Dec. 15th

You are cordially invited to attend the premier year-end Happy Hour and Networking event for Nonprofit Leaders on Wednesday,December 15th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Mio Restaurant, 1110 Vermont Avenue, NW (Vermont & L Street/near McPherson…
Oct 21
CDFI Funding Opportunity!

CDFI Funding Opportunity!

The U.S. Department of the Treasury just recently released a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for the FY 2011 Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund. The CDFI Fund is intended to expand the capacity of financial …
Oct 14
Facebook Page & Twitter Posts for the week of October 3rd

Facebook Page & Twitter Posts for the week of October 3rd

This is a summary of posts for the week of October 3rd to Twitter and the

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Nonprofit Law Podcast

Hghlights legal issues facing nonprofits. Hosted by Tim Mooney.

http://nplawcast.blogspot.com/

Oct 12
Nonprofit Law Podcast #45: Election Season

Nonprofit Law Podcast #45: Election Season

Election Season
Sep 21
Nonprofit Law Podcast #44: Streamlining

Nonprofit Law Podcast #44: Streamlining

Streamlining
Aug 24
Nonprofit Law Podcast #43: The Best IRS Publication Revamped

Nonprofit Law Podcast #43: The Best IRS Publication Revamped

The Best IRS Publication Revamped

Rank this Week: 5022

california nonprofit law blog

Covers the laws impacting California nonprofit organizations, including charities, industry associations, cooperatives, foundations, and state and local government entities. By Jill S. England.

http://canonprofitlaw.blogspot.com/

Mar 4
Go slow with bingo

Go slow with bingo

Certain tax-exempt organizations are authorized by state law and local ordinance to raise money from bingo, provided that the following criteria are met: 1) the proceeds must be used only for charitable purposes; 2) the games must be…
Mar 4
Charity Poker Night

Charity Poker Night

NEW LAW FOR CHARITY“POKER NIGHT” FUNDRAISERS
Mar 4
AG registration change

AG registration change

NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR INITIAL AG REGISTRATION

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