Director Loses Suit Against Other Directors
For Fraud, Conflict, Breach of Fiduciary Duty
Court gives textbook answers to uphold conduct
under business judgment rule and statutory provisions

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Defendant Need Not Be Convicted
Of Terrorism to Get Terrorist Penalty
Government seeks longer sentence for charity head
who pled guilty to providing support for Chechnyans

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Watchdog Group Can’t Force FEC
To Value Contribution of Mailing List
FEC had ruled that contribution to political campaign
constituted reportable in-kind campaign contribution

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State Laws Restricting Phone Solicitors
For Nonprofits Are Upheld by Courts
Limitations of Utah, North Dakota statutes
survive scrutiny by state, federal courts

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Behind the Numbers

Your Chart-of-Accounts: The Key to Meeting Competing Needs For Financial Information

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Issues Notes

• Don’t forget our Search capacity
• Thursday with the Editor, December 29, 2005

To the Point

• Did you ever hear of a law that says a 501(c)(3) organization cannot conduct an auction of any kind? Answer (free)
• Can a husband and wife be members of the board of directors? And can a member of the Board be a paid employee of the corporation? Answer (free)

Lessons from Litigation  Full Article

• Nonprofit’s insurance doesn’t provide coverage

Tax Matters Full Article

• Tax protester can’t stop summonses

Employment Law Full Article

• Legion Post ordered to pay for harassment by bar patrons