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June 9-16, 2026
My sister and I have been running a small family foundation for more than 30 years. It only has about $1 million. I was wondering if the foundation could be split into two in which my sister would run the current foundation and I would take half the money and start my own family foundation.  This seems like a natural progression since both of our families have grown and our adult children are interested in being more involved.  —By email. Answer

Employment Law

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May 19, 2026

Employees of a nonprofit organization who were paid from a grant from the Federal Emergency...

PA Whistleblower Law supports some claims of employee

The Pennsylvania Whistleblower Law does not…

Pastor’s homestead is protected in bankruptcy

An individual who attended a weekend retreat…

Remote worker can’t sue employer in home court

A fully remote employee of a nonprofit…

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New bylaw provisions restricting Penn State University Trustees’ right to speak freely about issues… Read more
Contingent Beneficiary Under Will Lacks Standing to Contest Bequest

Herman Stille’s will provided that the…

University Exempt From Paying Stormwater Runoff Charge

A divided Pennsylvania Supreme Court has held…

Directors Have No Fiduciary Duty To Other Directors of Nonprofit

A federal District Court has dismissed most…

Trump Litigation Watch

Trump Litigation Watch will provide brief summaries of arguments and outcomes on decided cases in the current torrent of litigation against the actions of the Trump administration. It will primarily cover cases brought by or on behalf of nonprofit organizations or significantly affecting the constituencies they serve.

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June 9, 2026

The federal District Court in the District of Columbia (James E. Boasberg) has issued preliminary...

NY Court enjoins termination of NEH grants

The federal District Court in Manhattan (…

DC Court blocks Trump’s change in name of Kennedy Center

The federal District Court in Washington, D.C…

9th Circuit affirms anti-DEI preliminary injunction

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals,…

Lessons from Litigation

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June 9, 2026

An appellate court in New York has affirmed the penalties imposed upon former National Rifle...

Waiver and release protects YMCA from liability

A waiver and release from liability resulting…

What happens when hotel changes venue of charity gala?

What happens when a charity books its regular…

Plaintiff may sue on facts revealed in failed mediation

“A more frivolous counterclaim cannot be…

Tax Matters

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June 9, 2026

More than half of the private foundations filing a Form 990-PF during 2022 have total net assets of...

Cousins lose deduction for lack of acknowledgment

Two cousins who each claimed half of the…

Trade association can’t lead class action on real estate taxes

The Washington Hospitality Association, a 501(…

Tax Court grants business deduction for charity parties

One of two sisters who owned a 50% interest…

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