The Hedgeman Law Blog
Hedgeman Law Firm Helps Strengthen Governance and Build Legal Capacity for Nonprofits
2025-2026 Nonprofit Educational Programs Announced with a 2026 Conference Albany, NY -- The Hedgeman Law Firm specializes in serving the legal needs of tax-exempt entities in New York, Washington D.C., and Virginia. We are excited to announce the launch of the...
New York’s Cybersecurity Overhaul: What Municipalities and Nonprofits Need to Know
In a digital world, cybersecurity isn’t just an IT concern—it’s a governance responsibility. New legislation from New York State, introduced in April 2025, is reshaping how municipal and public entities prepare for and respond to cyber threats. Here’s what you need to...
The Role of Your Audit Committee — and Why the CFO Can’t Be on It
For many nonprofits, the audit committee may seem like a formality—just another box to check during annual reporting season. But in reality, your audit committee plays a critical role in maintaining financial integrity, public trust, and legal compliance. And if your...
Donor Privacy Laws: What Every Nonprofit in New York and Virginia Needs toKnow
In today’s digital age, donor trust is everything. Whether you're a grassroots nonprofit or a multimillion-dollar foundation, your supporters want to know one thing: Is my personal and financial information safe with you? Donor privacy laws—at both the federal and...
Cybersecurity Client Alert
Many nonprofits deal with sensitive data and personally identifiable information, making them targets to cyber-attacks. As a result, it is important that nonprofit organizations protect their systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks through the practice of...