October 1-15, 2005

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Uninsured Patients Win Class Action Status
In Oregon Unfair Trade Practices Case

Court grants right to pursue claims against hospitals
under state law prohibiting deceptive contracts

Full Article (free)

Donor’s “Request” for Use of Bequest
Is Ruled a Direction to Recipient

Court says language is not “precatory”
and beneficiary must transmit gift to ultimate user

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Member May Sue Directors
Despite Liability Protection Act

Florida Court says allegations support claims
for fraud, betrayal of trust, and unjust enrichment

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Behind the Numbers
The Problem with Nonprofit Accounting Rules

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Issues Notes

  • What do you do when the bequest matures?
  • Thursday with the Editor, October 13

To the Point

A member of the executive board shares information of the executive board meetings with a general board member. Do we have grounds to remove this person from the position?

Answer (free)

Lessons from Litigation  Full Article

  • Members may sue directors of New York Stock Exchange
  • Can homeowners’ association return over-assessment?
  • Church may sue surveyor who claimed encroachment

Tax Matters Full Article

  • CRAT lessee can’t file real estate tax appeal
  • Food Bank trucks are motor private carriers

Employment Law Full Article

  • Whistleblower not protected by Nebraska law

 


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