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Volume XXXIII, No. 5

January 29, 2024
Lead Stories

Is Quorum Required for Election Of Directors by Written Ballot?

May non-member of homeowners’ association serve as director of association?

Grantee Can’t Force Grantor To Increase Endowment Distribution

Court says commitment is governed by contract and not under Uniform Trust Code

Court Affirms Dismissal of NRA Claims Of Retaliation, Selective Enforcement

Attorney General had probable cause to bring case and NRA failed to show disparate treatment
Lessons from Litigation

How many “books and records” may member of nonprofit see?

Club member may redeem membership for more than cost

Parents may sue Kindergarten Prep for breach of contract

How does court measure testamentary capacity?

Political party is not ‘unincorporated nonprofit association’

Employment Law

Black librarian denied reinstatement on claim of discrimination

Hospital HR Chief loses whistleblower, retaliation claims

Tax Matters

IRS will rule on new exempt classification

IRS issues Technical Guide on UBIT

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