September 1-15, 2009
Last Issue: August 16-31, 2009
Indemnification Clause in Contract
Provides Phantom Protection for City
Nonprofit’s commitment to name City as additional insured,
defend, and indemnify fails against claim of intentional misconduct
Full Article (free)
Is Person Who Signs Contract
Personally Liable?
Court denies summary judgment to dismiss
case against woman who signed d/b/a School
Is Fire Insurance Good
When Premium Bounces?
Carrier sent notice of reinstatement subject to collection,
but payment was dishonored two days after the fire
Nonprofit Law You Want to Know
Can PILOTS be required?
Who should be protected by whistleblower policy?
Is organization responsible for President’s contract?
Is donation deductible?
- Association Members Get Discounts
- Talk with the Editor, September 24
To the Point
Our for-profit organization would like to host an event to raise funds for a charity. What is the legal percentage/portion of the proceeds that should be donated to the organization for it to be considered a charitable event?
Answer
Lessons from Litigation Full Article
- Law firm not disqualified from suing former client
- Right to ban aid to terrorist groups affirmed
Tax Matters Full Article
- Contributions not “necessary expenses”
Employment Law Full Article
- Exec, fired for row over pay approved
by Board, has no discrimination claim - CEO may sue for retaliation by Board chair
- Meeting with pastor not protected in religious bias case
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