Property and polity issues
By Brent H. Gwillim & J. Meinen
Business and Securities Law,
April 2008
This article pertains to the approach that the Illinois Courts have taken with regard to property disputes between a national church and a local church which is part of the national organization.
Do charitable organizations have a safe haven from general real estate taxes?
By Brent H. Gwillim
Business and Securities Law,
December 2001
The Illinois statute 35 ILCS 200/15-65, entitled "Charitable Purposes" provides that facilities for the aged shall be exempt from real estate taxes when the premises are actually and exclusively used for charitable or beneficial purposes, and not leased or otherwise used with a view to profit.
Do charitable organizations have a safe haven from general real estate taxes?
By Brent H. Gwillim
Business and Securities Law,
June 2001
The Illinois statute 35 ILCS 200/15-65, entitled "Charitable Purposes" provides that facilities for the aged shall be exempt from real estate taxes when the premises are actually and exclusively used for charitable or beneficial purposes, and not leased or otherwise used with a view to profit.
Piercing the corporate veil
By Brent H. Gwillim
Business and Securities Law,
March 1999
A recent Fifth District case provides an interesting set of facts and a good analysis of the current methods by which a court will consider piercing the corporate veil.
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