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Nonprofit May Be Sued
For Misusing Testimonial
Officer may be personally liable
for participation in improper conduct
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Memo to Directors on Conflict of Interest
Is Not a Defamatory Publication
Court orders sanctions against director
who filed frivolous libel suit against author
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Provision of Articles of Incorporation
Trumps Contrary Provision in Bylaws
Court rules that bylaw amendment is ineffective when approved by vote that conflicts with Articles
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Court permits charities to defend fraudulent conveyance claims

Court refuses to appoint new director
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Hospital loses NLRB case for “beach balm” solicitation

Salvation Army ministers not protected by FLSA

Self-insured hospital may not fire employee for healthcare claims
Full Article

Some people are really hard to convince

Prospective exemption based on lien date, not application date
Full Article

Issue Notes

Kramer, Sikes, Emerson to participate in PBI Institute

Thursday with the Editor, April 24

Say That Again

Ready Reference Page No. 103-B
Compliance Assessments Protect Charities – Part II
Proactive review can reduce the risks
of waking up to adverse publicity and loss of trust
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Ready Reference pages are summaries of major issues in nonprofit law and governance including:

• Fundraising/Charitable Giving
• Governance and Structure
• Lobbying and Electioneering
• Private Foundations
• Requirements for Federal Tax Exemption
• Volunteers
• Administration
  

Don Kramer answers readers questions.
Ask Don

Should a neighborhood association form a 501(c)(3)?
Answer

Risk management tips to avoid loss and litigation

Five Things That Should Never
Appear in an Employee Handbook
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Clear explanations of financial and accounting issues for nonprofits.

SAS 112:  Internal Controls Take
Center Stage
By Eric Fraint
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Don Kramer is a Philadelphia lawyer with more than 35 years experience working with nonprofits.
Next Call: May 22

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