Tue Sep 25, 2012 ‐ Library Law News
Donations to Libraries Are Deductible Charitable Donations under the Internal Revenue Code
Questions frequently arise regarding whether a donation must be made to a library-related 501(c)(3) organization or to a library’s “Friends” organization for the donation to be tax-deductible. Read moreThu Sep 6, 2012 ‐ Library Law News
Ordinance Banning Sex Offenders From Library Held Unconstitutional
Earlier this year, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit held that a City of Albuquerque (the “City”) ordinance that prohibited registered sex offenders from entering public libraries implicated the First Amendment right to receive information. Read moreFri Aug 10, 2012 ‐ Municipal Law News
General Assembly Creates Special Rights for “Public Safety Personnel” to Engage in Solicitation Activities Within Municipalities or Counties
Effective June 15, 2012, municipalities and counties cannot prohibit police, firefighters, or public safety personnel, as members of a charitable organization, from soliciting within their boundaries for the “charitable” purposes of the organization. Read moreThu Jun 7, 2012 ‐ Library Law News
Library Trustees Serve Without Compensation
Recent newspaper headlines regarding library trustees receiving lifetime health insurance benefits have led to questions regarding the propriety of libraries providing those benefits. Read more