Religious Organization Loses
Claim for “Church” Status
Federal Claims Court upholds IRS’s revocation
of status for failure to fulfill “associational role”

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2-Year Sentence Affirmed
For Kickbacks on Grants
Foundation employee used matching gift program
to get $70,000 from charities receiving contributions

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Victim Can’t Intervene
In Insurer’s Suit to Void Coverage
Court stays case against defendant
who may cooperate after criminal case resolved

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RISK & REWARD
Art and Science: Creating the Perfect Recipe for Volunteer Success
By Melanie Lockwood Herman
Nonprofit Risk Management Center

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Issues Notes

• Distribute our To the Point questions to your members
• Talk with the Editor, September 9

To the Point

Are members' dues tax deductible? 
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Lessons from Litigation  Full Article

• Fraudulent inducement claim dismissed against telemarketer

Tax Matters Full Article

• Court affirms $82,000 in penalties for late filing of Form 990
• Assisted living facility exempt from real estate tax

Employment Law Full Article

• Court need not deem reason for termination “serious”
  

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