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December 16, 2005 - January 15, 2006
Last Issue: December 1-15, 2005

Trustees Can’t Oust Directors
And Cut Support for Program
Trustees are not helped by Volunteer Protection Act
when they have acted beyond the scope of their authority
Full Article (free)

Foundation Can’t Recover Grant
When Grantee Goes Bankrupt
Court follows dissolution priority of statute
and refuses to impose trust conditions on fund
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Alternate Beneficiary Can’t Recover
When Property for Center Is Sold
Court holds that bequest was not subject
to condition subsequent that requires payment
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Residents Can’t Sue Directors
Over Sale of Hospital
Citizens have no standing to contest
actions by board of nonprofit corporations
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Nonprofit Law YOU Want to Know
We regularly feature answers to questions from readers in our “To the Point” column. Here are some of the questions recently received from readers.
Questions and Answers (free)

Issues Notes

• Kramer to participate In two Bar Institute programs
• Need a Binder for 2006?
• Thursday with the Editor, January 12, 2006

To the Point
At the last election of officers, the members voted for officers for terms of two years. Before the next election, the Board extended the terms for another year. The bylaws used to require that any changes had to be approved by the members, but the Board changed the rule so they can make changes without notice or approval from the members. Are there any IRS rules that vest power in the members? Answer

Lessons from Litigation  Full Article

• What’s in a Name?
• Court lacks jurisdiction to cite church leadership for contempt

Tax Matters Full Article

• No deduction for tuition for religious school
• Applicant failed to exhaust administrative remedies

Employment Law Full Article

• Three-week delay of investigation is not excessive