Current Edition
February 16-28, 2006
Last Issue: February 1-15, 2006

Board Can’t Remove Director
Without Notice Before Action
Board says notice required only for special meeting;
Court dismisses “disingenuous” position

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CFO May Be Fired After Complaints
About Improper Financial Statements
Court says public policy exception to employment-at-will
is not implicated by failure to follow proper standards

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Foundation Is Not “Affiliated Organization”
Because of Overlapping Trustees
Court says Trustees can collect fees from both entities
without offset required for service with affiliated organization

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Nonprofit Law You Want to Know
We receive many questions from our readers. This issue we answer questions on the following topics;

Church rentals of property
Nonprofit Subsidiaries
Gifts for volunteers
Public disclosure of budgets
Closing down a charity
Alcohol at Board meal
Expanding the Board
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To the Point

If funds are stolen from a 501(c)(3) charity, does the Board have an obligation to report it to the police if the funds are returned? Answer

Lessons from Litigation  Full Article

• Children’s agency wins insurance coverage
  when insurer can’t prove endorsement was attached
• Who pays medical costs of drunk driver?

Tax Matters Full Article

• Statute exempting YMCA property
  survives challenge by for-profit clubs

Employment Law Full Article

• Hospital must discharge nurses
  who don’t pay union dues
• Court enjoins hospital from enforcing
  policy against economic interest in competitors