August 16-September 15, 2012

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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
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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?