April 1-15, 2005

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Concealment of Sex Charges
Negates Insurance When Sued

Carrier has no duty to defend where organization
failed to report prior allegations in application

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Exculpatory Clause Ruled Invalid
Where It May Cover Willful Misconduct

Court questions validity of provision not translated
for Taiwanese woman signing printed form

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Charity May Inherit Half of Estate Residue
When Named to Receive ‘Personal Effects’

Will drafted by law students omitted a residuary clause which would have made donor’s intent clear
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Statute of Limitations Does Not Bar
Sexual Abuse Case Against Archdiocese

Court splits with other appellate panel in allowing claimant to prove he first learned of church’s involvement within period
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Planned Giving Council Releases Reporting Guidelines
Full Article

Behind the Numbers
Preparing For Your Year-end Financial Audit:
How To Do It Right
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Issues Notes
Kramer to speak on governance for school foundation leaders
Kramer to discuss ironies in Barnes Foundation case
Thursday with the Editor, April 14

To the Point

My nonprofit has applied for our 501(c)(3) exemption and received a letter from the IRS saying they believe because of our type of support we may fall under 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(a)(vi). Can you explain why? We are relying on funding from individual donations as well as writing grants.
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Lessons from Litigation  Full Article

  • Parent may not waive injury claims of child
    by signing pre-activity waiver form
  • Attorney disbarred for drafting codicils
    making gifts to his own family
  • State court may determine eligibility for federal exemption

Tax Matters Full Article

  • Property owned by charity and leased
    to a charitable day care center is exempt

Employment Law Full Article

  • Aide may sue United Way for pregnancy discrimination and violation of Fair Credit Reporting Act in termination

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