October 16-31, 2006
Last Issue: October 1-15, 2006
State
Combined Campaign Can’t
Deny Admission to Religious Groups
Court enjoins rejection of charities that require
directors or employees to profess their faith
Full Article (free)
Group’s
Transfer of Assets
May be Fraudulent Conveyance
Directors avoid liability under
Volunteer Immunity Act
D&O Insurance Does Not Cover
Claimed Beach of Duty in Bond Default
Exclusions for contracts, securities, and
financial instruments preclude coverage
Ready Reference Page - No. 95
Charities Have New Opportunities,
Responsibilities in Fundraising Under Pension Act
Fundraisers report surprising interest in IRA rollover,
but won’t generally face new responsibilities until
January
- This Year in Nonprofit Law - Materials Available
- Thursday with the Editor, November 30
To the Point
We
are a nonprofit recognized as an exempt community organization
under Section 501(c)(4). We believe that we should be a 501(c)(3)
charity. Is there an advantage to changing and if so what
do we do to change?
Answer
Lessons from Litigation
Full
Article
- Attorney disbarred for theft of nonprofit’s funds
- Failure to vote does not negate bylaw provisions
- Club member expelled for unbecoming conduct
Tax Matters Full Article
- Trust and Power of Appointment are not single instrument
Employment Law Full Article
- Catholic Hospital may discriminate against Wiccan, but should it?
- Nurse, allergic to latex gloves, can’t sue employer for battery
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