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FreeWorld

Advise on Data Privacy Issues Related to Workforce Portal

Summary:

Assist a non-profit reducing recidivism rates by reviewing their informed consent practices, data sharing processes, and client data retention practices for their Workforce Portal.

Referred by:

Jurisdictions: U.S.
About the Organization: FreeWorld is a tech nonprofit that aims to end generational poverty and recidivism for returning citizens through economic mobility. Today that means that they train and place returning citizens in living wage careers in the trucking industry.
Legal Entity Type: Nonprofit/Charity
SDG(s):Decent Work and Economic Growth, End Poverty
Legal Issue(s):

FreeWorld is rapidly expanding partnerships with workforce development boards and American Job Centers (AJCs) across multiple states. In these partnerships, they serve clients jointly, with each entity contributing resources and programming. To streamline client management and enhance their service offerings, they’ve developed a digital “Workforce Portal.” This portal allows them to: (i) share relevant client data (with their consent) between organizations; (ii) track clients’ program progression; (iii) and monitor post-program outcomes for up to five years.

The FreeWorld team is now seeking assistance from an attorney to assess their current informed consent practices, data sharing processes, and client data retention practices to ensure they are compliant with GDPR (if applicable) and applicable U.S. state privacy laws, with a specific focus on states like Colorado that have implemented new regulations (e.g., CPA). They currently operate and/or are soon launching in the following states: (i) New Jersey; (ii) Colorado; (iii) Nevada; (iv) Minnesota; (v) Texas; (vi) Arizona; and (vii) California. However, they plan to further roll out their programming across the country over time. If an attorney cannot assist with every state listed, they would appreciate guidance in as many jurisdictions as the attorney has the expertise to handle.

If possible, they would also appreciate assistance identifying any potential compliance gaps or risks related to data sharing across state lines, particularly where regulations differ.

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MovingWorlds

Review and Advise on Policies on Online Platform

Summary:

Assist an organization connecting social enterprises with various content, offerings, and pro bono support by reviewing and advising on the policies contained on their global platform.

Referred by:

  • Friend of the Foundation
Jurisdictions: U.S. (although they do run the platform globally)
About the Organization: MovingWorlds operates a global platform that connects social enterprises with corporates, peers, impact investors, learning content, and a network of pro bono professionals to deliver market-based solutions for the Sustainable Development Goals.
Legal Entity Type: For-profit
SDG(s):Decent Work and Economic Growth, Industry Innovation and Infrastructure
Legal Issue(s):

MovingWorlds has a Privacy Policy (which contains a Cookie Policy), Terms of Use, Release of Liability and Indemnity Agreement for their global platform that were drafted by an attorney. They recently updated these policies to account for their new/current practices. The MovingWorlds team is seeking assistance from an attorney to ensure that these new practices are accurately reflected in the policies, in compliance with applicable law.

Additionally, they are considering adding a Media Release, AI Ethics Policy, and NDA as part of the click-through/acceptance process. They are seeking a consultation to discuss whether these policies (and especially the NDA) are necessary and whether they can be incorporated into the Terms of Use and/or Release of Liability. If so, would they also need to be called out later in the process?

If possible (and should they move forward with these policies), the MovingWorlds team would also appreciate assistance reviewing the media release and AI ethics policy language, as well as drafting the NDA language. However, this is a secondary request.

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Consultation Corral

Answer Three Discrete Questions Around Tribal Consultations

Summary:

Assist a team creating an online platform where tribal leaders and Native advocates can access Tribal Consultation opportunity information in real time by answering three discrete questions around Tribal Consultations.

Referred by:

Jurisdictions: U.S.
About the Organization: Corral is an online platform where tribal leaders and Native advocates can access Tribal Consultation opportunity information in real time. Their process automates the work of tribal governments and Native-led advocacy organizations to pull together tribal consultation opportunities. Corral is an open-government project geared at making Tribal Consultation communication and existing data work for tribal communities. Corral is available to staff and elected officials of Tribal Nations at no cost.
Legal Entity Type: Unregistered
  • Visit Consultation Corral
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 Below Water (conservation and sustainability), Life on Land (sustainability of ecosystems), Partnerships to achieve the Goals, Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, Reduced Inequalities, Responsible Consumption and Production, Sustainable Cities and Communities, Zero Hunger
Legal Issue(s):

The team at Corral would love to have a conversation with a lawyer working with Tribal Nation clients to learn how they prepare clients for responding to and participating in Tribal Consultations. They have three discrete questions:

  1. How do your clients typically learn about Tribal Consultation opportunities? Is it through ‘Dear Tribal Leader’ letters, professional networks, or something else?
  2. If you identify these opportunities, how do you search the Federal Register and agency websites for this information?
  3. What general advice do you have for tribes without legal representation for approaching Tribal Consultation opportunities with the federal government? With states?
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Catalyst 2030/Catalyst NOW

Provide Consultation on Strategy to Register Trademarks Internationally

Summary:

Assist a global movement working to achieve the UN SDGs by 2030 by providing a consultation to discuss a strategy for registering trademarks in the U.S. and internationally.

Referred by:

Jurisdictions: U.S.
About the Organization: Catalyst 2030 is a global movement of people and organizations committed to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030 through impactful social innovation initiatives. It was launched at the World Economic Forum in Davos in January 2020 and was co-founded by members of Ashoka, Echoing Green, the Schwab Foundation, and the Skoll Foundation.
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 Below Water (conservation and sustainability), 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):

Catalyst 2030 is currently rebranding and renaming the organization “Catalyst NOW.” As such, they need to register trademarks for their new name and logo. They would like to start in the U.S., and then register their trademarks internationally. The key regions include the Americas (in particular the United States and Latin America), the Asia-Pacific and MENA region (APAC), the United Kingdom, and the European Union.

They are seeking a consultation with an IP attorney to discuss a strategy for registering internationally. The Catalyst team is currently working with a firm to incorporate and file for 501(c)(3) status in the U.S. Once the entity is established, they will also need help registering the U.S. trademark. However, this is a secondary request.

 

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Taos Education Collaborative, a special project of the Taos Community Foundation

Incorporation and Nonprofit Registration

Summary:

Assist a team eliminating barriers to educational success by helping them to incorporate and file for 501c3 status.

Referred by:

Jurisdictions: New Mexico
About the Organization: Taos Education Collaborative is dedicated to eliminating the barriers that stand between their community’s youth and educational success. Through collective action, they are working to make Taos a place where high-quality learning and educational experiences are available and accessible to learners of all ages — regardless of race, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status.
Legal Entity Type: Unregistered
SDG(s):Decent Work and Economic Growth, Gender Equality, Partnerships to achieve the Goals, Quality Education, Reduced Inequalities
Legal Issue(s):

Taos Education Collaborative has been incubated under the Taos Community Foundation for several years. Now, they would like to become an independent non-profit. The Taos Education Collaborative team is seeking assistance incorporating in New Mexico and applying for 501c3 status.

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