Congress Passes Charity Provisions,
Gift Incentives in Pension Bill
Incentives would expire in two years;
“reform” provisions would be permanent

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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

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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

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What Do We Mean When We Say “Nonprofit”?
Terminology obscures distinctions that are critical
to understanding the rules that apply to organizations

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• Thursday with the Editor, August 10

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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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