Current Edition
August 16-September 15, 2008
Last Issue: July 16-August 15, 2008

Insurer Must Defend All Claims
If Any Is Covered by Policy
Carrier is not required to cover legal fees
incurred before claim was tendered by insured
Full Article (free)

Child’s Claim for Possible Injuries
Michigan court says it has no authority to uphold waiver;
concurring judges call for change in the law
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Lack of Members’ Approval
Scuttles Sale of Facilities
Organization’s “survival plan” is ineffective
without compliance with state law and bylaws
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Ready Reference Page - No. 106
New “Core Form” Presents
Revised Look for Nonprofit Finances – Part V
Section on compensation requires careful reading of definitions
to determine who and how much must be disclosed
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Issues Notes

• "This Year" Notebook Available
• Talk with the Editor, December 10, 2008

To the Point
I am an Assistant Treasurer of a charity and write the acknowledgement letters for contributions.  I was under the impression we were required by law to give an acknowledgement.  Is this a fact?  I thought if the contribution were under $75, no acknowledgement was necessary.  However, even if the gift is $5, I would acknowledge it.
Answer

Lessons from Litigation  Full Article

• Are donor names pubic information?
• Thrift store not liable for parking lot attack
• Donors’ son can’t recover property from Foundation

Tax Matters Full Article

• Provena Hospitals lose real estate exemption

Employment Law Full Article

• Court rejects “joint employer” claim under FMLA
• Nonprofit’s confidentiality policy violates NLRA

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