January 1-15, 2010

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Lead Stories

Federal Court Can’t Force State AG to Sue Foundation

Eleventh Amendment bars federal suits against state officials on basis of state law

Court Refuses to Permit Lease of Parkland to Hospital

City may not change use of land willed for use as public park “forever”

Employee May Proceed with Suit Against Volunteer Board President

Volunteer Protection Act is not basis to dismiss when volunteer fails to show action was not flagrant
To the Point

Is it legal for a charitable Humane Society to receive donations and use a staff vet to perform regular vet duties, such as surgeries, vaccines, etc. for the general public?

Is it legal for a charitable Humane Society to receive donations and use a staff vet to perform regular vet duties, such as surgeries, vaccines, etc. for the general public? Obviously, the Humane Society can charge reduced fees because of the donations. Is there something that protects a vet in a small business who is unable to compete with the reduced fees?