August 16, 2012 to September 15, 2012
Lead Stories
Directors Can’t Amend Bylaws To Remove Voting Rights of Sole Member
Member may remove newly elected directors who sought to change governance without authority
Volunteer Board Chair Dismissed From Claim for Contract Default
New York Court says claim may not proceed when plaintiff fails to show intentional misconduct
National Church May Sue to Compel Arbitration on Split of Local Body
Court says “new” church may be alter ego of former, and that equitable estoppel also applies
Ready Reference
IRS Guidance Has Not Changed on Electioneering
Although the climate for enforcement has been altered, charities are still prohibited for supporting or opposing candidates
To the Point
Should medical facilities be member driven
I am associated with a 501(c)(3) organization that runs two medical facilities for its members. It has a self-perpetuating board, although their terms are limited. There is a push for a member-driven organization. My sense is that a member-driven organization would be much too cumbersome and political for running a medical facility. What is your sense of this?
Lessons from Litigation
Tax Matters
Employment Law