2001 NPA Archive

December 2001

• IRS Stretches to Expedite 9-11 Giving
• Anti-Terrorism Law Imposes New Nonprofit Telemarketing Disclosures
• Technology Abuse: Guilty as Charged!
• Door-to-Door Solicitations: Supreme Court Will Decide Legality of Town’s Local Restrictions
• Gift Annuity Foundation Folds; Donors Left Empty
• Court Invalidates Camp’s Parental Release Form
• ADA Doesn’t Require Creation of “Light Duty” Job
• Earning What You’re Worth? Survey Compares Data
• Per Diem & Mileage Rates Increase Only Slightly
• Downsizing & Layoffs: Hidden Risks for Managers
• Handwritten Card Won’t Substantiate Donations
• ‘Tis the Shopping Season: Deductions for Rebates

November 2001

• Gift Fund Loses Legal Battle: Appeal Likely
• New Withholding Rule Applies to Foundations Making Int’l Grants
• Lender’s Knowledge Voids Claim for Pastor’s Debts
• What’s In a Name? Just Ask These Two Nonprofits
• Fraudulent Solicitors May Face Longer Jail Time
• Missing Evidence Suggests Bad Intent, Court Says
• Business League, Charity Get IRS Okay on PAC
• Nonprofit Mailers Slapped With USPS Subpoenas
• Local Regulators Want “Voluntary” Payments From Charities
• State Won’t Appeal “Pervasively Sectarian” Standard

October 2001

• Charities Respond Immediately to Terror; But Fraud Opportunists Mar Efforts
• Military Leave for Employees: An Employer’s Responsibilities
• In Name Only: Sponsor of Charity Event Not Liable
• Company’s Founder Lacks Knowledge, Avoids Taxes
• Fee Splitting Clause Ruins Arbitration Agreement
• Minister’s Housing Isn’t Counted in Retirement
• Forecasting Employment Litigation Trends: Lawsuits Abound
• Three Times the Charm: USPS Rates Rise Again
• IRS Open for Business on the Web; Pay Taxes Here!
• When Employees Take Military Leave, Employers Face Legal Duties

September 2001

• YMCA Cleared of Liability in Shooting Incident
• Volunteer Abortion Doctor Reinstated to Adjunct Position
• IRS Releases Interesting Stats
• Association Members Lack Standing to Sue Manager
• Pastor Pays Over $100,000 in Taxes; Ends IRS Battle
• Baptist Home Didn’t Discriminate in Firing Lesbian
• Carpal Tunnel Not Always An Automatic Disability
• Get It in Writing: Court Upholds Unsigned Contract
• IRS Okays Fragmentation Rule for UBIT Activities
• Nonprofit Partners with LLC to Build Public Library
• A New Wave of Drug Testing: Reduce Costs, Lock In Results
• Alaska Exempts Gift Annuities from Insurance Regs
• Vermont Won’t Appeal Lobby Tax; Refunds Pending

August 2001

• Faith-Based Legislation Passes House
• Donor Advised Funds Flourish
• Director Can’t Be Removed Prematurely From Board
• Former United Way President Forfeits $2.4 Million
• Eavesdrop Carefully: Inform Employees in Advance
• Title VII & Sexual Orientation: Discrimination?
• Prove It or Lose It: Donors Must Keep Records
• Fourth Circuit Upholds State Aid to Religious College, Discards “Pervasively Sectarian” Standard
• Nonprofit’s Surplus Land Sales Result in UBIT
• Florida Imposes Property Tax On the Holy Land
• Vermont Lobbying Tax Chills Free Speech

July 2001

• Charities Lose Key Issues in New Tax Law
• Florida Solicitation Law Faces Another Legal Challenge
• Picture Worth 1,000 Words…and Privacy Rights
• Executive’s $1000,000 Loan Raises Legal Questions
• Bad case of Flu Makes Case Law for Employers
• To Company’s Film Donation, IRS Yells “Cut”!
• Discrimination Over Contraceptives? Check Your Health Plan
• International Grant Making Goes Streamlined
• States Treat Religious Broadcasters Differently

June 2001

• Religious Hiring: School May Terminate Non-Baptist Employees
• When the Truth Finally Told: No D&O Insurance!
• Homeless Shelter Not Liable for Criminal Attack
• What Me Supervise? Board Tagged with Negligence
• Elder’s Self-Packed Golden Parachute Fails to Open
• Campaign Finance Reform Could Affect Charities
• Boat Gift/Sale Capsizes Under Tax Court Ruling
• Ohio Law Regulates “unsupervised” Volunteers
• Pennsylvania Proposes Tax Exemption on All Books

May 2001

• Ninth Circuit on Joint Ventures: If Nonprofit Yields Control, Exemption Is Lost
• Supreme Court OK’s Mandatory Employer Arbitration Contracts
• Library Not at Fault for Child’s Use of Internet Porn
• Charity Officers Pay Hefty Fine for False Reports
• CEO Personally Liable for Overtime Oversight
• Supreme Court Will Decide Repetitive Motion Cases
• Opera Discord Strikes Sour Note for Radio Manager
• ADA Coverage for Temps and Contingents Explained
• After Many Changes, Gift Fund Achieves Exemption
• Niece’s Access to Collection Is Private Benefit
• IRS Enforcement Against Nonprofits Slow Down
• Wisconsin Court Compensates Drunk Employee

April 2001

• Faith-Based Initiatives: President’s Plan Moves Steadily Forward
• Congress Blocks Ergonomics Rule
• May the Best EO Win: Competition Good for Vets
• Say “Thanks” to Volunteers This Month
• Donor Withdraws $4.5M Gift, Citing Embarrassment
• Lutheran Groups Scrutinized Over Insurance Sales
• Harassment Claim Creates Costly Defamation Suit
• Taking Leave of FMLA: Must Sick Days Go First?
• Association’s Outsourced Magazine Produces UBIT
• Hospital Case Teaches EO/For-Profit Partnership Lessons
• Executive Compensation on the Rise, Studies Show
• Maryland Church Property Qualifies for Exemption
• Give Blood, Get Time Off, Kansas Gov. Decides

March 2001

• Intermediate Sanctions: IRS Issues New Guidance on Enforcement
• Protecting Donor Privacy
• Tax Deductions Increase
• Baseball Team Can’t Control Volunteer’s Foul Play
• Bishop Estate Trustees Settle for IRS Sanctions
• Securities Firm Pays $800,000 for its New Era Role
• Permanent Educational Assistance Plan Introduced
• Contract Slip Leads to Reinstatement of Drug User
• Rental Income From Broadcast Tower Makes UBIT
• Contractor v. Employee: Incorrect Classification Could Cost Big Bucks
• Cash Gifts Are Great, But Donor Must Substantiate
• New Jersey Awards Worker Comp to Camp Trainee

February 2001

• Volunteer Files Retaliation Lawsuit
• IRS Releases CPE Text for 2001
• Contract Cancels Nonprofit’s Liability Protection
• Company Policy in Incriminating Photos Upheld
• Local Affiliate Beats National in Property Dispute
• Circuit Courts Balk at DOL’s FMLA Regulations
• Football Tickets Cause Fumble on Employee Taxes
• Foundation Partners With Charity on Scholarships
• Failed Office Supply Scam Targeted Nonprofits
• Investment Help: An Exception to Self-Dealing Rules
• Telemarketers Beware: Calls Could Cost Big Money

January 2001

• Court Removes Board Members for Abuses
• Scouts Sue School District for Access
• The Check’s In the Mail . . . But Where’d It Go?
• Fraternity Liable for $250,000 in Party Accident
• Deacon’s Police Hat Tops Cleric Collar
• Small Nonprofit Employers Shift to Quarterly Taxes
• $300,000 Price Tag for Criticizing Jury Service
• New 2001 Mileage Rates: Deductions Increase
• Nonprofit’s Scale of Real Estate Produces UBI
• States Look to Internet for New Sales Taxes
• Emailed Gift Receipt? IRS Says “Maybe”
• Legal Announcements Required for NY Foundations
• Executive Residences Now Exempt in Michigan