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Establishing a nonprofit organization involves careful planning, legal compliance, and a considerable understanding of the regulations that govern tax-exempt entities. In the first of our three-part series covering the stages of a nonprofit organization’s lifecycle and best practices, attorney Erica Townes discusses essential steps involved in forming a nonprofit and key considerations to ensure your organization meets both state and federal requirements for successful operation. Read more of our latest alert at the link: https://lnkd.in/ebsPEw6j

LAST CALL! There's still time to register for the CCEDC - Chester County Economic Development Council's i2n Scaling For Growth series event this Friday, March 14! Attorney Kevin Myhre will provide valuable insights to help navigate the complexities of understanding trademarks, patents and intellectual property law for small businesses, innovators and entrepreneurs. Learn more and register at the link: https://lnkd.in/e6pqh2pK

The story of Dutch Gold Honey began in 1946 when Ralph Gamber purchased three hives of honeybees at a Lancaster County auction, seeking a new hobby. What started as a simple passion would blossom into a multi-generation family-run business, eventually becoming one of the top producers of high-quality, ethically sourced honey in the United States. We want to congratulate the Gamber family on the recent transaction between Dutch Gold Honey, Inc and New Water Capital, L.P., marking an exciting new chapter for the company’s future growth. The Barley transaction team appreciated the opportunity to collaborate with the talented teams at Dutch Gold, SC&H Capital, Baker Tilly, New Water and Baker McKenzie on the transaction. Kudos to the Barley transaction team – including Paul G. Mattaini, Kimberly Decker, Derek Dissinger, Alexander Puskar, Abby Tucker, Erica Townes, Jessika Warnick, Pa.C.P., Jamie Hudson, Tara Hirneisen and Hannah Funk – for providing the legal expertise, dedication, and hard work to close the transaction on Dutch Gold’s behalf. https://lnkd.in/eYVEMX_A

Our attorneys had a wonderful time at the 41st Annual Schreiber Gala this past Saturday in Lancaster! Barley was proud to be a sponsor of the Havana Nights-themed evening that benefits the Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development. Attorney Drake Nicholas, who was in attendance, is the chair of the Schreiber Pediatric Lancaster Division. Pictured below are attorneys Brandon R. Griest, Kathy Kravitz and Jill Sebest Welch at the gala.

We are pleased to share attorney Elizabeth Vanasse has been appointed to the Lancaster Law Foundation’s Board of Directors! The LLF is the charitable arm of the Lancaster Bar Association dedicated to promoting equal access to justice within Lancaster County. “It is a privilege to serve on the board of the Lancaster Law Foundation whose efforts continue to enrich the community that I have always called home,” said Elizabeth. Read more about her new role at the link: https://lnkd.in/eJncWb93

#ICYMI: Professionals in our York office enjoyed a visit from some furry representatives of the United Disabilities Services Foundation's Service Dogs Program! The firm is a proud supporter of UDS and its initiative of providing highly trained service dogs to individuals with mobility disabilities or autism as well as veterans with PTSD. Attorneys Kimberly Decker and Scott Landis serve on the Honorable Shawn Long Memorial Scholarship's committee, helping to support a dedicated high school senior in Lancaster County. In addition, the firm recently matched a contribution by attorney Paul Minnich to the UDS Service Dogs Program. Interested in learning more about UDS and its mission? Visit the link: https://udservices.org

Trademark owners are being targeted by scammers using a new type of fraudulent solicitation method. In these solicitations, seemingly legitimate lawyers or law firms are offering to register a business’ name as a federal trademark. In our latest alert, attorney Scott Landis shares insights into spotting these deceptive tactics and tips to protect your brand. Read more at the link: https://lnkd.in/eJi7ipbK

#BarleyReadoftheWeek: Attorney Martin Siegel has joined the iMentor Baltimore program! iMentor is a mentorship initiative designed to empower students from underserved communities to achieve their academic and professional goals. Read more about his new role at the link: https://lnkd.in/dhDUuS9f

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On this International Women’s Day, we celebrate the accomplishments of the remarkable women at Barley who continue to inspire and empower those around them. We appreciate you! #InternationalWomensDay We recently released our 2024 Year In Review which features a special section highlighting the women who have made significant contributions and achieved remarkable success at the firm over the past year. Check out page 16 and the rest of our publication at the link: https://lnkd.in/dvXkTy63