December 1-31, 2006
Last Issue: November 16-30, 2006
Hershey
Alumni Have No Standing
To Challenge Acts of School Trust
Pa. Supreme Court says Alumni Association has no
“special interest” to justify suit against Attorney
General
Full Article (free)
National
Sports Organization
Not Liable For Abuse of Players
Court finds no “proximate cause” for injury
to Little League players abused by volunteer coach
Bond Counsel Sanctioned
For Failing to Do Due Diligence
Court affirms SEC penalties when school district
fails to construct projects after issuing tax-exempt bonds
Nonprofit
Law You Want to Know
Here are some of the questions recently received from
readers
Insurance for nonprofits
Can marketing organization be exempt?
Where do we live?
What happens to inactive charity?
Does the IRS dictate an annual meeting?
Changing the form of an organization
Full Text (free)
- Discuss the issues and Ask the Editor, January 25
- Need a Binder for 2007?
- Note to Subscribers—Access is Free
To the Point
The
board of a nonprofit arts organization voted to disband and
close up shop due to financial difficulties -- much to the
dismay of many in the community. Can anything be done to resurrect
the organization?
Answer
Lessons from Litigation
Full
Article
- Blue Cross surplus may breach fiduciary duty
- Court denies effort to disqualify counsel
Tax Matters Full Article
- IRS
issues procedure to change classification
from supporting organization to 509(a)(1) or (a)(2) - Cleared property in conservation area not exempt
- (c)(3) status satisfies “no use for profit” requirement for exemption
Employment Law Full Article
- Calling director “la bete noire” is not discrimination
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