December 1-15, 2004

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Court Denies Supporting Organization Status
When Group Is Not “Integral Part” of Public Charity

Contributions of $7,900 to charity receiving $7 million
are not sufficient to assure attentiveness of public charit
y
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Charitable Immunity to Gross Negligence

Public policy rationale does not apply when such conduct
cannot be said to help charities serve beneficiaries

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Court Says Member May Not Sue
To Contest Termination of Rights

Holding requires 10% of members or AG
to bring action to obtain equitable relief

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Preparing Minutes of Board Meetings
Is Usually More Art Than Science
Minutes document formal Board actions
and provide collective journal of corporate history

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Issues Notes
Thursday with the Editor, December 16, 1:00 ET
Looking for a holiday gift for your colleagues?
Kramer to Discuss Role of Attorney General


To the Point

I have a 509(a)(1) organization and would like to use an organization’s 501(c)(3) status [to obtain contributions]. Is there a group I can use as an incubator until I get a 501(c)(3) status?

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Lessons from Litigation  Full Article

  • Publisher fined for violating copyright injunction
  • Care coordinator not liable for agency’s negligence

Tax Matters Full Article

  • IRS issues car donation alert
  • IRS sets mileage rate, low cost item figures
  • Environmental preserve entitled to exemption,
    but not while buildings are under construction

Employment Law Full Article

  • Court affirms dismissal of employee-at-will
    despite claim of public policy exception

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