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Nonprofit Law YOU Want to Know
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Member Has Right to Records, But Must Keep Some Confidential
Court restricts disclosure of some information, even from other members who have right to inspect
State May Require Disclosure Of Role of For-Profit Resellers
Reversing trial court, appeals court says notice tells donors that professional solicitors will sell goods
Court Directs Use of Cy Pres To Change Terms of Charitable Gift
Individuals, nonprofit and state had all agreed to unravel impractical restrictions on donation
Charity Fundraisers Raise Many Legal Issues
From preparation, through running the event, and reporting the results careful lawyering can reduce the risks of liability and embarrassment
Social Security Benefits Don’t Count For Permitting Gifts in Bankruptcy
15% limit for charitable contributions is based on gross annual income without social security
Scout Leader Protected By Volunteer Protection Act
Court dismisses negligence claim against father of scout accused of sexual abuse
Supporting Organizations Qualify As Public Charities
Pension Protection Act of 2006 imposed significant new limitations on activities