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Directors’ and Officers’ Liability in the Not-for-Profit Sector

Date: 06/15/2010
Professionals: Ambie K. Edgar-Chana
James M. Parks

On Tuesday June 15th, 2010 James Parks and Ambie Edgar-Chana delivered a presentation to the Toronto Ronald McDonald House board of directors on “Directors’ and Officers’ Liability in the Not-for-Profit Sector.” 

Topics covered in the presentation included:

  • Fiduciary Duties of Directors and Officers
  • General Standard of Care Applicable to Not-for-Profit Entity
  • Heightened Standard of Care Applicable to Charities
  • Avoiding Claims and Liability
    • Avoiding Ultra Vires Acts
    • Understanding Statutory Obligations and Liabilities
    • Indemnification and Insurance 

James and Ambie are members of the Tax & Trusts Group.