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Off-The-Grid Missions

Trademark for Humanitarian Org Supporting the Deaf Community Globally

Summary:

A global humanitarian aid organization that provides disaster response services tailored for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing individuals is seeking legal support to safeguard its brand to protect its mission and materials from potential misuse or misrepresentation.

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Jurisdictions: U.S. Federal
About the Organization: Off-The-Grid Missions (OTG) is a global humanitarian aid organization filling the gap in disaster-response by providing Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing people with critical life-saving resources in high-risk and disaster-stricken regions around the world.
Legal Entity Type: Nonprofit/Charity
SDG(s):Affordable and Clean Energy, Clean Water and Sanitation, Climate Action, Decent Work and Economic Growth, End Poverty, Gender Equality, Good Health and Well Being, Industry Innovation and Infrastructure, Life on Land (sustainability of ecosystems), Partnerships to achieve the Goals, Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, Quality Education, Reduced Inequalities, Responsible Consumption and Production, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Zero Hunger
Legal Issue(s):

A global humanitarian aid organization that provides disaster response services tailored for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing individuals is seeking legal support to safeguard its brand. The organization would first appreciate a consultation to develop a strategy for protecting its intellectual property, including its name, tagline, logo, and mission-related materials. This includes understanding what types of IP protection are available and advisable. If possible, the organization would also welcome assistance with executing the trademark registration process in the U.S. for its name, tagline, and logo.

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Realign Education

Formation and Strategy for Hybrid Ed Org

Summary:

Provide advice on the structure of a hybrid-entity education initiative focused on transforming the U.S. education system by reshaping college admissions.

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Jurisdictions: U.S.
About the Organization: Realign Education aims to galvanize a movement in partnership with the K-16 ecosystem to challenge the dominant model of K-12 education in the United States, which has long failed to meet the evolving needs and aspirations of our children and nation.Their current focus is on reshaping the college admissions process, recognizing its outsized influence on K-12 education.
Legal Entity Type: Unregistered
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SDG(s):Decent Work and Economic Growth, Gender Equality, Good Health and Well Being, Industry Innovation and Infrastructure, Partnerships to achieve the Goals, Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, Quality Education, Reduced Inequalities
Legal Issue(s):

A new national initiative, Realign Education, is seeking legal consultation around forming two entities: a not-for-profit (Realign Education) and a for-profit (Realign Education AI). The initiative is designed to challenge the current K–12 education model by leveraging the influence of college admissions to drive systemic realignment in the education system. The organization would appreciate advice on the appropriate formation and structure of the nonprofit and for-profit entities, ensuring clarity on ownership interests for collaborators. They would also appreciate assistance ensuring the chosen name of the new organization is available for use, but this is a secondary request.

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Miller Center for Global Impact

Webinar on Navigating US Executive Actions

Summary:

Deliver a webinar on how social ventures and nonprofits can prepare for possible executive actions that may disrupt funding, international partnerships, and compliance for organizations working in climate, migration, or global justice.

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Jurisdictions: U.S.
About the Organization: The Miller Center accelerates global, innovation-based entrepreneurship in service to humanity. Its strategic focus is on poverty eradication through its three areas of work: The Global Social Benefit Institute, Impact Capital, and Education and Action Research.
Legal Entity Type: Nonprofit/Charity
SDG(s):Affordable and Clean Energy, Clean Water and Sanitation, Decent Work and Economic Growth, End Poverty, Gender Equality, Good Health and Well Being, Industry Innovation and Infrastructure, Life on Land (sustainability of ecosystems), Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, Quality Education, Reduced Inequalities, Zero Hunger
Legal Issue(s):

We are seeking a volunteer to lead a webinar for social impact leaders on the potential legal and financial risks posed by anticipated U.S. executive actions. While none of the proposed measures are law yet, developments in U.S. policy circles indicate serious discussions around: (1) revoking tax-exempt status from organizations supporting or funding specified work; (2) banning cross-border donations; (3) labeling migrant aid groups as terror-affiliated; and (4) increasing IRS scrutiny on progressive or foreign-aligned donors. The webinar should help mission-driven organizations understand the legal implications and offer proactive steps to mitigate potential threats.

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