January 16, 2013 to February 15, 2013
Lead Stories
Volunteer May Sue Nonprofits For Harassment Under Title VII
Court says that compensation is not necessary to be classified as “employee” under employment law
Church Must Pay to Defend Foodbank Under Indemnification Clause
Church’s insurance does not cover contract to protect Foodbank against volunteer’s claim
Charity Bequests Not Adeemed By Gift of Stock Before Death
Court refuses to find “latent ambiguity” based on evidence produced in litigation
Risk and Reward
To the Point
Donating to a US nonprofit to fund projects abroad
Can a person donate to a 501(c)(3) charitable organization in the United States, ask the organization to donate this money to a particular organization or project abroad, and still claim a charitable contribution deduction here in the U.S.?
Lessons from Litigation
Tax Matters
Employment Law