October 16-31, 2010
Last Issue:September 16-October 15, 2010
Charity Can’t Counterclaim
For Pledge in Ponzi Scheme
Receiver to collect assets is not liable
for commitments of individual donor, court says
Full Article (free)
Local Chapters Can’t Take Property
In Terminating Affiliation with State Group
Bylaws provide that property is held in trust
for benefit of clients and parent organization
Mutual Benefit Nonprofit Ordered
To Provide Email Addresses to Member
Court says provision of postal addresses
is not a reasonable alternative because of cost to mail
Risk & Reward
Conquering the Fear of Scrutiny
By Melanie Lockwood Herman
- “Card Trick” cited in book
on planned gift marketing - Ask the Editor, December 15
To the Point
Can emergency funds be insider grants?
Answer
Lessons from Litigation Full Article
- Medi-Share health plan is insurance
- Unincorporated association may receive bequest
Tax Matters Full Article
- Religious organization fails
‘associational test’ to be church - Tax on vacant parsonage not unconstitutional
Employment Law Full Article
- World Vision may fire staff for religious reasons
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