Cases that shaped charity and nonprofit law in 2024 and ten trends to consider

& (2025) Cases that shaped charity and nonprofit law in 2024 and ten trends to consider. [Working Paper]

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ACPNS Legal Case Reports found nearly 200 cases from charity jurisdictions in 2024 to summarise and make available to the nonprofit sector. Of these, ten cases have been chosen to provide significant decisions that develop the sector’s jurisprudence or are otherwise noteworthy.

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ID Code: 255136
Item Type: Working Paper (Working Paper)
Series Name: ACPNS Legal Case Notes
Refereed: No
ORCID iD:
Mcgregor-Lowndes, Mylesorcid.org/0000-0002-4279-0421
Hannah, Francesorcid.org/0000-0003-3270-5083
Keywords: Top Ten Cases, Books and Records, Bank de-risking, Discrimination, Historical Sexual Abuse, Bequests, 6. Cy près, Civil Penalties, Advocacy, Sport Head Injuries, Foundations
Pure ID: 187841470
Divisions: Current > Research Centres > Australian Centre for Philanthropy & Nonprofit Studies
Current > QUT Faculties and Divisions > Faculty of Business & Law
Current > Schools > School of Accountancy
Copyright Owner: The Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies
Copyright Statement: Disclaimer: The material included in this document is produced by QUT’s Australian Centre for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies (ACPNS) with contribution from some authors outside QUT. It is designed and intended to provide general information in summary form for general informational purposes only. The material may not apply to all jurisdictions. The contents do not constitute legal advice, are not intended to be a substitute for legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. You should seek legal advice or other professional advice in relation to any particular matters you or your organisation may have.
Deposited On: 04 Feb 2025 15:36
Last Modified: 25 Oct 2025 17:57