Current Edition
June 1-15, 2006
Last Issue: May 16-31, 2006

Philanthropist Sues Grantee
After Relationship Goes Sour
Court dismisses defamation, interference claims,
allows both sides to argue breach of contract
Full Article (free)

Third Circuit Sets New Rule
On “Ministerial Exception” to Title VII
Court allows woman to pursue claim of discrimination
based solely on gender and not on religious doctrine
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Expansive Release Form
Prevents Further Claims
Volunteer who waives claims against “all other persons”
may not continue case against party that did not sign release
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Ready Reference Page
Bylaws Function as “Constitution”
Of Nonprofit Corporations
Regulation of corporate governance demands
as much care and thought as the Constitution of a country
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Issues Notes

• Kramer, Sikes named “Super Lawyers”
• Kramer to participate in Wharton School program
• Thursday with the Editor, June 29

To the Point
Can you borrow from "designated funds" to pay other bills, and then replace the funds later? Answer

Lessons from Litigation  Full Article

• New counsel, more creative, fails to overturn conviction
• Court dismisses church employment claim, permits defamation claim
• Court permits use of endowment to pay debts, fund improvements

Tax Matters Full Article

• Deduction denied for split interest trust
• Deduction denied for conservation easement

Employment Law Full Article

• Employee may sue for retaliation, not discrimination
• Whistleblower unprotected when terminated

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