July 16-31, 2006
Last Issue: July 1-15, 2006
Congress
Passes Charity Provisions,
Gift Incentives in Pension Bill
Incentives would expire in two years;
“reform” provisions would be permanent
Full Article (free)
Power
of Attorney Authorizes Gifts
Only in Best Interest of Principal
Nephew’s transfer of $820,000 to himself
is overturned so that charity may receive bequest
Referral Agency Not Liable For Injuries
Caused by Service Provider on List
Court says agency had no duty to protect,
and could not control conduct of third-party provider
Ready
Reference Page
What
Do We Mean When We Say “Nonprofit”?
Terminology obscures distinctions that are critical
to understanding the rules that apply to organizations
- Remember.
You have a virtual textbook
of nonprofit law just mouse clicks away - Thursday with the Editor, August 10
To the Point
Our articles of incorporation state that our 501(c)(3) religious nonprofit cannot own stock. Is there any way we can change the articles or adopt a new policy on investing? Answer
Lessons from Litigation
Full
Article
- Nonprofit partially stops retaliatory legislation
- Court affirms convictions in solicitation scheme
- Headhunter not liable for CEO’s incompetence
Tax Matters Full Article
- State law can’t
grant retroactive extension
for fraternities to file for tax exemption
Employment Law Full Article
- Nonprofit
exec not totally unemployed
if volunteering for organization - Court dismisses retaliation claim under ERISA
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