December 1-31, 2007
Last Issue: November 1-30, 2007
Officer’s Five-Year Employment Contract
Violates State Nonprofit Corporation Law
Alabama Court says law and hospital bylaws require directors
to elect officers every year, reverses $2 million damage award
Full Article (free)
Attorney Can’t Collect Fees
When Hired by Minority Faction
Corporation is not responsible when President
had no real or apparent authority to retain lawyer
Court Lacks “Clear and Convincing”
Evidence to Reform Trust Termination
New Uniform Trust Code provision allows courts to review
and reform terms of a trust, even if unambiguous
Members May Sue Attorney
For Bad Advice to Nonprofit Club
Court refuses to dismiss derivative claim against lawyer,
but forces members to arbitrate claim against directors
Nonprofit Law YOU Want to Know
Can we fund charity solely by business profits?
- Thursday with the Editor, February 21
To the Point
Is it legal to place political literature on parked cars in the church parking lot or place campaign signs on church property?
Answer
Lessons from Litigation Full Article
- Is charitable immunity really worth it?
- Hospital not insured for claim against joint venture
Tax Matters Full Article
- Court disregards “sham” charitable trust
- Minnesota Court requires gift for charitable exemption
Employment Law Full Article
- Court refuses defamation claim in Catholic school’s
request for “understanding” in teacher firing - Court protects whistleblower who warned of killer dog
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