March 16-April 15, 2011
Last Issue: February 16-March 15, 2011
Exec Without Insurance
When State Challenges Pay
Court says policy exclusion of claims
for wages, benefits, precludes coverage
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State-Dissolved Church Not Liable
For Note Executed in its Name
Court says new corporation with same name
was not authorized to enter into transaction
Donor Has No Recourse
When Advised Fund Dissipated
Despite finding of breach of duty,
donor could not prove damages
Donors Denied Deduction
For Gift to Advised Fund
Loans for son’s college tuition
showed failure to give up control
Risk and Reward
Myths About Nonprofit Liability and Risk Management
By Melanie Lockwood Herman
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- New Charitable Solicitation Webinar Scheduled June 29
- Talk with the Editor, May 25
To the Point
One of our directors filed for a personal temporary restraining order against a member of our nonprofit corporation. The case was dismissed because neither party ever appeared in court. Now the director who brought the suit wants our Directors & Officers Insurance to pay his personal legal obligations. Can that be allowed to happen?
Answer
Lessons from Litigation Full Article
- Charity may blame accountant for registration violation
- Charitable use blocks dismissal of landlord’s bankruptcy case
- Hiring lifeguard unable to lift 200 pound person is not negligent
Tax Matters Full Article
- Charity officer can’t remove tax lien that damages credit
- Charitable board service is evidence of residency
Employment Law Full Article
- Pension claimants may seek to pierce corporate veil
- Allegations of bad things not sufficient to show discrimination
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