March 16-31, 2005

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Beneficiaries May Sue Professional Solicitors
For Breach of Fiduciary Duty in Fundraising

Disabled police have standing to pursue constructive trust
when Attorney General does not adequately represent them

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Citizen May Sue Foundation for Amounts Spent
In Reliance on Grant Promised, But Not Made

Court allows claim for promissory estoppel for expenses
incurred in participating in planning effort

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Drafters of UMIFA Revisions
Narrow List of Proposed Changes

Proposals no longer cover bank-held funds, reject
presumption of imprudence for spending over 7%

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Independent Sector Proposes Charity Reforms
In Interim Report to Senate Finance Committee
Panel promises additional recommendations later;
Grassley praises effort as beneficial

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Issues Notes

Secrets of Successful Fundraising
Thursday with the Editor, March 31

To the Point

What is the exact definition of "Board Consensus"? An assistant was recently fired by the charity director citing "board consensus" but I am a Board Trustee and I was never consulted.

Answer (free)

Lessons from Litigation  Full Article

  • Judge can’t order contribution to specific charity
  • Court may resolve church property dispute

Tax Matters Full Article

  • Medical transportation company denied exempt status

Employment Law Full Article

  • Funding source not critical in finding organization “religious”
  • Court partially rejects physician non-compete clause

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