January 1-15, 2010
Last Issue: December 1-31, 2009
Federal Court Can’t Force
State AG to Sue Foundation
Eleventh Amendment bars federal suits
against state officials on basis of state law
Full Article (free)
Court Refuses to Permit
Lease of Parkland to Hospital
City may not change use of land
willed for use as public park “forever”
Employee May Proceed with Suit
Against Volunteer Board President
Volunteer Protection Act is not basis to dismiss
when volunteer fails to show action was not flagrant
Nonprofit Law You Need to Know Full Article
- Can inactive members sue to recoup funds?
- Who must be informed of name change?
- Can we pay to distribute flyers?
- Does dual officer get two votes?
- May culinary school sell food to public?
- Will exercise program affect church status?
- Ask the Editor, March 3
- Distribute our To the Point questions to your members
To the Point
Is it legal for a charitable Humane Society to receive donations and use a staff vet to perform regular vet duties, such as surgeries, vaccines, etc. for the general public? Obviously, the Humane Society can charge reduced fees because of the donations. Is there something that protects a vet in a small business who is unable to compete with the reduced fees?
Answer
Lessons from Litigation Full Article
- Nonprofit status doesn’t preclude economic damages
- Fundraising counsel may proceed with challenge to registration law
- Kids’ home does not “cease to exist” because of merger
Tax Matters Full Article
- Sanctuary not exempt where hunters roam
Employment Law Full Article
- Discrimination standard stricter under Rehab Act
- FMLA permits waiver of right to court hearing
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