March 1-31, 2009
Last Issue: February 1-28, 2009
Who Has Standing to Challenge
Nonprofit Corporate Action?
Pa. court dismisses complaint
by Blue Cross subscribers, policy holders
Full Article (free)
Insurance Policy Covers Claims
By Race Participants Against Volunteer
Court decides case on certificate and application
when policy was not issued until after event
Firefighters May Sue for Job Threats
After Complaints of Harassing Solicitation
Court refuses summary judgment to either side
when validity of retaliation depends on issues of credibility
Nonprofit Law YOU Want to Know
What happens when sole member is incapacitated?
May insolvent charity pay bonuses on dissolution?
May booster organization transfer funds to new school?
Can charity aid for-profit business?
May we establish scholarship fund for for-profit camp?
Can (c)(3) support school board candidate?
- Kramer to speak at PICPA Conference
- Talk with the Editor, June 11
To the Point
May a nonprofit youth sports club purchase all the equipment and uniforms from the president’s sporting goods store, and can a director run the concession stand as his own profitable business?Answer
Lessons from Litigation Full Article
- Members can’t revoke resignation to share distribution
- Church members share assets on dissolution
- Gift to “endowment fund” is permanently restricted
Tax Matters Full Article
- Taxpayer can’t get audit contacts under FOIA
- Supporting organization not charitable
Employment Law Full Article
- Whistleblower may proceed with case
- Whistleblower may sue for discrimination
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