January 1, 2010 to January 15, 2010
Lead Stories
Federal Court Can’t Force State AG to Sue Foundation
Eleventh Amendment bars federal suits against state officials on basis of state law
Court Refuses to Permit Lease of Parkland to Hospital
City may not change use of land willed for use as public park “forever”
Employee May Proceed with Suit Against Volunteer Board President
Volunteer Protection Act is not basis to dismiss when volunteer fails to show action was not flagrant
To the Point
Is it legal for a charitable Humane Society to receive donations and use a staff vet to perform regular vet duties, such as surgeries, vaccines, etc. for the general public?
Is it legal for a charitable Humane Society to receive donations and use a staff vet to perform regular vet duties, such as surgeries, vaccines, etc. for the general public? Obviously, the Humane Society can charge reduced fees because of the donations. Is there something that protects a vet in a small business who is unable to compete with the reduced fees?
Lessons from Litigation
Tax Matters