March 1-15, 2007
Last Issue: February 16-28, 2007
Court
Reverses Order To Create
$65.5 Million Constructive Trust
Attorneys and bank trustee had been found
in breach of fiduciary duty in charitable estate planning
Full Article (free)
Indemnification Clause Does Not
Protect Service Provider from Liability
Court says indemnification protects against third party
claims,
but not against provider’s negligence unless clear
Which Audubon Society
Is the Right Audubon Society?
Court forced to determine beneficiary of will
when competing groups fight for money
Ready
Reference Page No. 99
Can’t Get No Satisfaction?
Revised
Uniform Commercial Code
clarifies some of the rules
- Discuss the issues and Ask the Editor, April 26
To the Point
Our
Chamber officers are not following the bylaws. The bylaws
state that a nominating committee should be appointed and
a slate of names be submitted for voting by the membership.
This was not done last year. The president called individuals
she and the VP felt would be good on the Board. No directors
or members voted. Recently, other bylaws have been disregarded.
What is your advice?
Answer
Lessons from Litigation Full Article
- Fired employee convicted for hacking computers
- Court refuses to cy pres bequest again
- Prosecutor reprimanded for plea bargain contributions
Tax Matters Full Article
- Deductions denied without substantiation
Employment Law Full Article
- Michael Jordan: employee or contractor?
- Title VII does not cover claims on sexual orientation
- Whistleblower reinstated and awarded attorneys’ fees
- Fired founder may collect unemployment comp
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