Archives: Lead Stories

2008
April 16-30
Court Ousts Board That Breached
Duty in Deciding to Close Museum
Full Article (free)

Directors Not Personally Liable
For Defaults Under Lease
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Founder May Control Trademarks
Despite First Use by Nonprofits
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April 1-15
Court Allows Creditor to Pursue
Piercing Corporate Veil Against Officer
Full Article (free)

Expelled Members May Bring
Breach of Fiduciary Duty Claims
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CRT Donors Can’t Rescind Trust
For Concealment of Trustee’s Background
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March 16-31
Court Permits Deviation from Trust
Based on Unanticipated Circumstances
Full Article (free)

For-Profit Conversion to Nonprofit
Invalid Without Reclassifying Shares
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Church Is Not “Keeper”
Of Sexton’s Dog
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March 1-15
Nonprofit May Be Sued
For Misusing Testimonial
Full Article (free)

Memo to Directors on Conflict of Interest
Is Not a Defamatory Publication
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Provision of Articles of Incorporation
Trumps Contrary Provision in Bylaws
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February 1-29
Bluetooth Association Fails to Qualify
As 501(c)(6) Trade Association
Full Article (free)

Charity Fined $40,000 For Failure
To Register to Solicit Contributions
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Release Fails to Protect
Nonprofit from Injury Claim
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Letters Do Not Make
Binding Contract for Gift in Will
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January 1-31
Director Did Not Breach Fiduciary Duty
In Buying Property for Club in Own Name
Full Article (free)

Executive Director May Not
Sue to Enjoin Acts of Directors
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For-Profit Has No Claim Against Nonprofit
When Joint Proposal Is Only Partially Funded
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2007
December 1-31
Officer’s Five-Year Employment Contract
Violates State Nonprofit Corporation Law
Full Article (free)

Attorney Can’t Collect Fees
When Hired by Minority Faction
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Court Lacks “Clear and Convincing”
Evidence to Reform Trust Termination
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Members May Sue Attorney
For Bad Advice to Nonprofit Club
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November 1-30
Statement of Intent to Make Bequest
Does Not Effect Gift Without Will
Full Article (free)

Transfer of Hospital to Nonprofit
Is Not "Bona Fide” Sale for Medicare
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Court Permits Modification of Trust
To Provide Nursing Care to Needy
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Court Refuses to Dismiss
Effort to Pierce Corporate Veil
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October 1-31
Bylaw Provision to Remove Trustees
For Unexcused Absence Is Ineffective
Full Article (free)

Bankruptcy Trustee Denied Claim
Against Lawyers in Nonprofit Fraud
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Potential Beneficiaries Lack Standing
To Initiate Suit Against Charitable Trust
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Failure to Notify Insurance Carrier
Of EEOC Claim Invalidates Coverage
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September 1-30
Receipt of Substantial Contributions
Does Not Constitute ‘Doing Business’
Full Article (free)

Nonprofit Resulting from Consolidation
Does Not Acquire Rights of Constituent
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Club Not Liable for Damages
When Member Shoots Member
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Debtor Can’t Increase Contributions
To Claim Relief in Bankruptcy
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August 1-31
Jury May “Pierce Corporate Veil”
Of Nonprofit to Recover from Founder
Full Article (free)

Surviving Nonprofit May Enforce
Contract Rights Of Entity That Merged
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Court Grants Cy Pres for Trust
To Fund Relocated Public Garden
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Private Foundations May Participate
In Combined Federal Campaign
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July 1-31
Does Gift to “Foundation”
Show Charitable Intent?
Full Article (free)

Donor Not Liable For Grantee’s
Infringement of Trademark
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Supreme Court Won’t Hear Claim
Against Pastor Who Is Also Counselor
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Trust Beneficiary Forced to Arbitrate
Some, Not All, Issues with Brokers
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June 1-30
Members’ Right to Examine Books
Includes Right to Copy Material
Full Article (free)

Insurance Does Not Protect Against
Claim to Return Government Funds
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Court Allows Consolidation
Of Jewish Centers
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IRS Pushed Too Hard
Before Making Criminal Referral
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May 16-31
Partner In Virtual Merger Is Not Liable
For Other’s Obligations When Deal Is Undone
Full Article (free)

Litigation Over Board Control
Does Not Preclude Suit by Exec
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Transfer of Property To Charity
Does Not Trigger Right of First Refusal
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May 1-15
Court Limits Attorney General’s Claims
To Recover Grasso’s Compensation
Full Article (free)

‘Related’ Nonprofit Denied
Higher Nursing Home Payments
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Charitable Trustees Removed
For Multiple Breaches of Duty
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April 16-30
Charity Loses Claims Against Bank
For E.D.’s Conversion from Account
Full Article (free)

City, as Creditor and Beneficiary, Can’t Force
Dissolution of Charity Serving Local Area
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Court May Review Suspension
Of Member of Private Association
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April 1-15
Princeton Wins $15 Million Claim   
For Defense Costs from Insurer
Full Article (free)

College Booster Not Liable
Under Volunteer Protection Act
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E.D. Convicted for Failing to Disclose
Related Party Deals on Form 990
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March 16-31
U.S. May Prosecute For False 1023,
Failing to Report Changes on 990
Full Article (free)

Heir Can’t Recover When CRUT
Principal Is Not Replaced by Insurance
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Federal Volunteer Protection Act Defense
Is Not Basis for Removal to Federal Court
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March 1-15
Court Reverses Order To Create
$65.5 Million Constructive Trust
Full Article (free)

Indemnification Clause Does Not
Protect Service Provider from Liability
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Which Audubon Society
Is the Right Audubon Society?
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February 16-28
IRS Finds Excess Benefits,
Bad 990s in Compensation Study
Full Article (free)

Nonprofit Must Indemnify
Volunteers for Litigation
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Red Cross Has No Duty
To Protect Arrested Volunteer
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February 1-15
State Senator Indicted for Victimizing
Charities for Personal Benefit
Full Article (free)

Founder Who Resigned May Proceed
With Suit to Regain Board Chairmanship
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Auditors Not Liable for Statements
When Officers Misrepresent Data
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January 1-31
Volunteer Board Chair Immune
From Suit Under Protection Act
Full Article (free)

Nonprofit May Discipline Members
If It Uses Fair Procedures
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Uninsured Hospital Patient May Proceed
With State Consumer Fraud Claim
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2006
December 1-31
Hershey Alumni Have No Standing
To Challenge Acts of School Trust
Full Article (free)

National Sports Organization
Not Liable For Abuse of Players
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Bond Counsel Sanctioned
For Failing to Do Due Diligence
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November 16-30
Official Convicted of Misconduct
For Contract With Nonprofit
Full Article (free)

Employees’ Ultimatum to Board
Is Not Protected Activity
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Unincorporated Association Not “Person”
With Standing to Enforce Constitutional Rights
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November 1-15
Grasso Breached Fiduciary Duty
By Failing to Report Income to Board
Full Article (free)

CRAT Trustee Not Required
To Diversity Stock Holdings
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Court Refuses to Permit Trust
To Meet Foundation Payout Requirement
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October 16-31
State Combined Campaign Can’t
Deny Admission to Religious Groups
Full Article (free)

Group’s Transfer of Assets
May be Fraudulent Conveyance
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D&O Insurance Does Not Cover
Claimed Beach of Duty in Bond Default
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October 1-15
Nonprofit Congress Sets
Priorities for Activity in Sector
Full Article (free)

Nonprofit Penalized for Director’s Conflict
In Violation of State Ethics Rules
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Volunteer in Service Program
Is Acting “on Behalf of” Church
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September 16-30
Congress, Hospitals Struggle
With Community Benefit Reporting
Full Article (free)

Third Circuit Reverses Itself,
Holds “Ministerial Exception” Bars Suit
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Court Can’t Hear Charity Dispute
Without Notice to Attorney General
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September 1-15
Grantmaker to Camp
Not Liable For Injury to Swimmer
Full Article (free)

CEO Wins Suit to Remove Board
For Breach of Fiduciary Duty
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Tenant Under $1 Oral Lease
Is Not Co-insured Under Landlord’s Policy
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August 1-31
Attorney for Nonprofit Corporation
Not Disqualified in Suit by Founder
Full Article (free)

Charitable Trust Protected
Against Bankruptcy Claims
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July 16-31
Congress Passes Charity Provisions,
Gift Incentives in Pension Bill
Full Article (free)

Power of Attorney Authorizes Gifts
Only in Best Interest of Principal
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Referral Agency Not Liable For Injuries
Caused by Service Provider on List
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July 1-15
Court Overturns Excess Benefit Taxes
Imposed on Sale of Charities to For-profits
Full Article (free)

“Conversion Foundation” Denied Bequest
To Hospital Whose Assets Were Sold
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Grassley Continues to Push
Charity Reform Provisions
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June 16-30
Court Denies Negotiated Fee
For Trustee of Charitable Trust
Full Article (free)

Court Approves Execution of Will,
Though Witnesses, Notary Not Present
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Courts Refuse to Hear
Church Disputes Over Pastors
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June 1-15
Philanthropist Sues Grantee
After Relationship Goes Sour
Full Article (free)

Third Circuit Sets New Rule
On “Ministerial Exception” to Title VII
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Expansive Release Form
Prevents Further Claims
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May 16-31
UMIFA to Become UPMIFA
In Latest Draft of Revisions
Full Article (free)

Here’s Why You Don’t Sign
Indemnification Clause Without Thinking
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Incorporation Does Not Give
Exclusive Right to Use of Name

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May 1-15
Donor Fund Foundation Denied
Charitable Exempt Status
Full Article (free)

Divided Court Reverses Executive’s
Right to Sue Directors for Firing Him
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Court Affirms Dismissal of Suit
To Enjoin Appointment of Receiver
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April 16-30
Independent Sector Issues Supplemental Report, Generally Discourages New Federal Action
Full Article (free)

Insured May Not Change Beneficiary Of
Life Insurance By Provisions in Will
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Who Receives Remainder of Lifetime Trust Representing Unspent Distributions from CRAT?
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April 1-15
Spitzer May Pursue Grasso
On Charges of Unreasonable Pay
Full Article (free)

Court Gives Estate
To Contingent Beneficiary
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LLC Can’t Sue Co-Member’s Parent,
But Lack of Authority Is No Defense

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March 16-31
Charity Exec Breaches Fiduciary Duty
By Failing to Oversee Professional Solicitors
Full Article (free)

Failure to Report Incident on Application
Voids Claims-Made Liability Insurance
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Uninsured Patients Lose in Federal Court,
Insured Patients Can Proceed in State Court
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March 1-15
IRS Revokes 3 Exemptions for Electioneering;
Will Continue Monitoring During ’06 Elections
Full Article (free)

Assets of Nonprofit Not Subject
To Forfeiture for Crimes of Board Chair
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Home Schooled Student Lacks Standing
To Seek Scholarship for High School Grads

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February 16-28
Board Can’t Remove Director
Without Notice Before Action
Full Article (free)

CFO May Be Fired After Complaints
About Improper Financial Statements
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Foundation Is Not “Affiliated Organization”
Because of Overlapping Trustees
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February 1-15
Nonprofit Hospital Not Liable
For Killer Competition with Med Center
Full Article (free)

Insurance Doesn’t Cover Claim
for Goods Missing from Storage Company
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Court Directs Custodian for Mosque
to Assure Proper Selection of Directors
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Illinois AG Proposes Legislation
to Require Charity Care from Hospitals
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January 16-31, 2006
Property of Archdiocese is Subject
To Claims of Abuse Victims in Bankruptcy
Full Article (free)

Agency’s For-Profit Subsidiary is Successor
That Must Bargain with Seller’s Union
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Local Church Holds Property
In Trust for Episcopal Diocese
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2005

December 16-January 15, 2006
Trustees Can’t Oust Directors And Cut Support for Program
Full Article (free)

Foundation Can’t Recover Grant When Grantee Goes Bankrupt
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Alternate Beneficiary Can’t Recover When Property for Center Is Sold
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Residents Can’t Sue Directors Over Sale of Hospital
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December 1-15
Director Loses Suit Against Other Directors For Fraud, Conflict, Breach of Fiduciary Duty Full Article (free)

Defendant Need Not Be Convicted Of Terrorism to Get Terrorist Penalty
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Watchdog Group Can’t Force FEC To Value Contribution of Mailing List
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State Laws Restricting Phone Solicitors For Nonprofits Are Upheld by Courts
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November 16-30
Senate Approves Limits on Charities, Incentives for Charitable Giving
Full Article (free)

Clinton Foundation Is “Legitimate Business Enterprise”
Eligible for Tax Breaks Under Economic Development Law
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Corporate Action is Permissible Unless Prohibited by Governing Instruments
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Donors Can’t Sue Charity for Damages When Deduction Is Postponed
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November 1-15
President’s Tax Panel Urges
Incentives for Charitable Giving
Full Article (free)

Court Orders Fraternal Order of Eagles
To Consider Women for Membership
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Community Foundation May End
Right of Group to Name Trustee
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October 16-31
Nonprofit Panel Considers
Supplementary Report to Senate
Full Article (free)

Life Tenant Cannot Compel Sale
Of Property Over Charity’s Objection
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Bankruptcy Can’t Be Used As Tactic
To Avoid State Court Litigation Loss
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Hershey School Alumni Association
Fights Over Election of Officers
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October 1-15
Uninsured Patients Win Class Action Status
In Oregon Unfair Trade Practices Case
Full Article (free)

Donor’s “Request” for Use of Bequest
Is Ruled a Direction to Recipient
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Member May Sue Directors
Despite Liability Protection Act
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September 16-30
Nonprofit Ordered to Pay $1.4 Million
To Indemnify Committee Members
Full Article (free)

Former Exec Fails in Effort
To Take Over Nonprofit
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NCCUSL Postpones Recommendations
For Changes In UMIFA Rules
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August 16-September 15
Court Allows Note Holders to Sue
Officers and Directors for Securities Violations
Full Article (free)

Court Refuses to Terminate Charitable Trust
Even Though Beneficiaries Agree
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Insurance Carrier Must Pay Legal Fees
When It Fails to Provide Defense Under Policy
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Challengers Fail To Stop
Sale of Audubon Folio

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August 1-15
Hospital Not Required to Maintain
Chapel Constructed With Bequest
Full Article (free)

Probationary Club Members Not Entitled
To Hearing Before Denial of Full Membership
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Who Receives Remainder of Lifetime Trust
Representing Unspent Distributions from CRAT?
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July 16-31
Court Expands Standing Rules
When Attorney General Has Conflict
Full Article (free)

Court Upholds Bylaw Requirement
For Approval of 2/3 of Members to Sue
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Animal Welfare Providers Have No Standing
To Contest Humane Society’s Pledge of Trust Assets
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July 1-15
Nonprofit Panel Recommends Changes
To Improve Transparency, Accountability
Full Article (free)

Foundation and Executive Liable
For Failing to Make Promised Grant
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Court Says Foundation Has Standing
To Sue to Enforce Conditions on Gran
t
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June 16-30
Senate Finance Committee Focuses
Hearing on Conservation Easements
Full Article (free)

Court May Inquire Whether 501(c)(3) Agency
Is Acting as a “Nonprofit” Credit Counselor
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Does Collector of Contributions
Have Obligation to Remit to Organization?
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Unincorporated Association Can’t Sue
To Prevent Secession of Affiliates
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June 1-15
House Committee Holds Hearings
On Charitable Hospital Exemption
Full Article (free)

Bylaw Provisions on Pensions
Serve as Contracts with Pastors
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"Dissolution” of College Is Ineffective
To Eliminate Control by Church Convention
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May 16-31
Court Tells Charity: Keep Name
On Building or Return Contribution
Full Article (free)

Independent Sector Seeks Comment
On Additional Governance Rules
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Bank Trustee Can’t Raise Fees
To Administer Private Foundation
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May 1-15
House Ways and Means Committee Holds
Its Own Hearing on Nonprofit Oversight
Full Article (free)

Directors May Be Personally Liable
For Approving Antitrust Violation
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Barnes Student’s Appeal Dismissed
Without Consideration of Standing, Merits
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April 16-30
Nonprofit Not Liable for Damages
When Directors Exercised Due Care
Full Article

Foundation Seeks to Recover Grant
For Misrepresentation by Grantee
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Synagogue Ordered to Hold Special Meeting
To Elect New Board of Directors

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April 1-15
Concealment of Sex Charges
Negates Insurance When Sued
Full Article

Exculpatory Clause Ruled Invalid
Where It May Cover Willful Misconduct
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Charity May Inherit Half of Estate Residue
When Named to Receive ‘Personal Effects’
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Statute of Limitations Does Not Bar
Sexual Abuse Case Against Archdiocese
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Planned Giving Council Releases Reporting Guidelines
Full Article

March 16-31
Beneficiaries May Sue Professional Solicitors
For Breach of Fiduciary Duty in Fundraising
Full Article

Citizen May Sue Foundation for Amounts Spent
In Reliance on Grant Promised, But Not Made
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Drafters of UMIFA Revisions
Narrow List of Proposed Changes
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March 1-15
Minnesota Attorney General Blasts Hospital
For Failures in Charity Care, Governance

Full Article

Family Foundation Loses Case
To Loss of Name on Cancer Center
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Does Will Permit Multiple Gifts?
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February 16-28
Independent Sector Seeks Comments on Ideas
To Strengthen Governance and Accountability
Full Article

Court Adopts “Multi-Factor Approach”
To Determine Standing in Charity Case

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IRS Reiterates Right of Foundations
To Support Lobbying by Public Charities
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February 1-15
Congress Looks to New Taxes on Charities
and Limitation on Deductions to Help Cure Deficit
Full Article

Charity May Collect on Pledge
Unpaid Before Death of Donor
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Court Refuses to Review Suspension
Of Social Club Member’s Rights
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May Directors Remove Director for Cause
When Bylaws Are Silent on Their Power?
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January 16-31
Congress Accelerates Deductions
For Tsunami Relief Contributions
Full Article

State Can't Force Foundation
To Contribute for State Programs
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Executive is Not Personally Liable
For Negligent Misrepresentation on Contract
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Barnes Student Appeals Ruling
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2004

December 16-January 15, 2005
Court Allows Barnes Foundation
To Move Collection to Philadelphia
Full Article

Courts Dismiss Uninsured Patient Cases;
Others File Appeal, New State Claims

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Utah Supreme Court Recognizes Claim
For "Negligent Placement" of Foster Child
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December 1-15
Court Denies Supporting Organization Status
When Group Is Not “Integral Part” of Public Charity
Full Article

Virginia Court Refuses to Extend
Charitable Immunity to Gross Negligence
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Court Says Member May Not Sue
To Contest Termination of Rights
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November 16-30
IRS Approves Deduction for Gifts to Charity
Where Donor Obtains Right to Manage Investments
Full Article

Director is "Limited Purpose Public Figure"
For Analysis of Defamation Case
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Professor Need Not Register as Engineer
To Provide Opinion for Testimony on Road
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November 1-15
Court Reverses $1.5 Million Jury Verdict
For CFO Who Complained about Billing Practices
Full Article

Court Refuses to Decide Among Factions,
Remands Case for New Elections
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California Enacts Sarbanes-type
Requirements for Charities
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October 16-31
Members May Inspect Corporate Records
Unless Corporation Shows Improper Purpose
Full Text

Court Permits, Dismisses RICO Claims
Against Former CEO and Others for Frauds
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Mistake in Interpreting Children's Intent
Does Not Show Lack of Testamentary Capacity
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October 1-15
Deceased Donor’s Promise to Give
Barred by “Dead Man’s Statute”
Full Text (free)

Long-Term Care Directors Sued
For Breach of Duty on Compensation
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Hospitals Deny Standing in Defending
Against Uninsured Patient Litigation
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September 16-30
IRS Recommends Excess Benefits Taxes
For Personal Use of Church Property
Full Text (free)

Courts Orders Expand Restitution
From Convicted Nonprofit Executives
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“Church” Pays Tax, But Doesn’t Lose
Exemption for Electioneering
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August 16-September 15

August 1-15
Uninsured Expand Class Action Claims
For Charity Care Against Nonprofit Hospitals
Full Article (free)

Directors May Be Sued for Tortiously
Trying to Remove Executive Director
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Court of Appeals Reverses Trial Court,
Rules Medical Waiver Ineffective
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July 16-31
Revocation of Dissolution Does Not Revoke
Transfer of Property Before Reinstatement
Full Article (free)

Nonprofit Has Standing to Contest
Violation of Voting Rights Act
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Board Has No Power to Issue
“Candidate Audit” During Elections
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Who Suffers Loss When Title Agent
Absconds with Money Before Settlement?
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July 1-15
Senate Finance Committee Hearing Seeks
“To Bring Real Reform in the Nonprofit Sector”
Full Article (free)

Foundation May Suspend Grants to Theater
But May Not Make Grants Elsewhere
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Court Must Approve Reimbursement Provision
When Contract to Sell Assets Is Disapproved
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June 16-30
Court Has Power to Approve Settlement
Of Foundation Dispute Without Assessing Fairness
Full Article (free)

Former Member of Church May Pursue Claim
Against Pastor for Professional Negligence
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Member Not Bound by Association’s Contract,
May Continue Zoning Fight After Group Settles
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June 1-15

State Can't Force Energy Foundation to Contribute
$125 Million for State Programs
Full Text

Zoning Law Permitting Clubs, Not Churches, Violates Federal
Religious Land Use Law
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Court Refuses to Terminate Spendthrift Trust But Advances $3
Million to Charitable Remainder

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May 16-30
IRS Issues Rev. Ruling on Joint Venture Between Charity and For-Profit Business
Full Text

Committee Poposes Changes to UMIFA To Eliminate Concept of "Historic Value"
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Corporation Formed to Enforce Agreement Against State Is Not Covered by Sunshine Law
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May 1-16
Grantmaker May Rescind Commitment When Grantee Fails to Meet Conditions
Full Text

Bequest "Adeemed by Satisfaction" When Donor Gave During Lifetime
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Insurance Policy Does Not Cover Claims Arising from Disputed Election
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Nonprofit Urging county to Reconsider Contract is Protected by First Amendment of Constitution
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April 16-30
"Expert Advice or Assistance" Provision Of Patriot Act is Held Unconstitutional
Full Text

Mention of Official's Admiration in Fundraising Letter Does Not Misuse Person's Name or Invade Privacy
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D & O Insurance Policy Does Not Cover Investigation of Possible Billing Fraud
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Court Reverses Dissolution of Nonprofit College When Action Was Taken Without Proper Approval
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April 1-16
IRS to Launch Compliance Initiative On Excess Benefit Transactions
Full Text

Nonprofit May Adopt Bylaw Provisions Which Are Not Inconsistent with Charter
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University Must Exercise Reasonable Care In Directing Student on Class Field Trip
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March 16-31

Jury Finds St. David's Hospital Has Enough Control to Retain Exemption
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FTC May Limit Telemarketing For Charities Under Patriot Act
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Directors Serve One Year When Bylaws Don't specify Term
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FEC Propses Rules That Could Turn Nonprofits into Political Committees
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March 1-16
State Court Says Federal Excess Benefit Tax Standards Should Be Considered in Determining Fairness of Payment
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Nonprofit Wins Legal Fees Under EAJA, But Court Slashes Request by Almost 80%
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Beneficiaries of CRUT Have No Standing to Sue For Breach of Fiduciary Duty by Investment Manager
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Nonprofit Corporation Must Indemnify Treasurer Who Successfully Defends Against Defamation Suit
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Library May Sell Native America Collection to Bolster Finances and Ensure Viability
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2003
December 2003

Court Tells Barnes Trustees to Try Again
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Court Can Okay Fair Procedures For Stymied Corp
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Which Society is Entitled to Trust Funds?
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When Are Agency Lawyers Disabled by Conflict?
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Gift Does Not Trigger Right Of First Refusal
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October/November 2003

Court Says Charity Must Control Venture
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Theft of Funds Is Not Covered By Insurance
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Insurance Fails to Cover Drunk Driving Accident
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Ignoring Lawyer's Advice: Board Breaches Fiduciary Duty
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September 2003

Pew Trusts to Convert to Public Charity
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When Board is defunct: Court May Appoint Receiver for Agency
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Medical Waiver Protects Charity From Injury Claim
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Agencies Not Liable for Others' Criminal Acts
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August 2003

Boy Scouts May Be Excluded From Combined Campaign
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President Can't Publish His Poetry In Company Name
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Because Attorney on Board Heirs Don't Prove Undue Influence
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Fraternal Life Insurer May Change the Rules
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Insurer's Suit to Reject Claim Is Not Unfair
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July 2003

Volunteers Protected From Claim for Wages
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State May Have Right To Keep Funds In-state
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Though Same Boards and CEO: Creditors Can't Pierce Corporate Veil
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Hospital Can Stop Manager from Competing
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Court Refuses to Change Loan Fund to Grants
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June 2003

Volunteer Not Immune from Suit for Crash
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Trustees May Extend Foundation Despite Donor's Direction to End
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With Attorney General: Hershey School Agrees to Limitations
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30 Years Together Doesn't Imply a Contract
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For-profit Can't Stop Nonprofit's Lobbying Effort
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March/April/May 2003

Telemarketer May Be Prosecuted for Fraud
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Nonprofit Suffers Losses for Failure To File Report
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