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I would like to know in which states is it possible to have a drop-in child care option inside of a retail store for a maximum time of 3 hours while parents shop charging a fee.
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answered on Feb 22, 2024
In California, offering drop-in child care services within a retail store is possible, but it is subject to specific licensing requirements and regulations. The Department of Social Services, through its Community Care Licensing Division, oversees child care licensing in California. Any facility... View More 
did this by telling them to place extra parties of interest in the excess tax proceeds Recommendation Letter to the Board of Supervisors. The judge told me the Board Of Supr. are responsible, yet they sign off on all recommendations the tax collector makes, they don't conduct research, or... View More
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answered on Feb 22, 2024
In California, suing a public official, such as the Tax Collector of Riverside County, for actions taken in the course of their official duties can be complex due to sovereign immunity and various protections that limit liability. However, if there's evidence of willful misconduct, negligence,... View More
I let my friend use my second car and the agreement was for him to do so he had to get insurance. which he ended up doing. A few months later, I got a notice that the car hasn’t been insured. A month after that I got a receipt the states my car got towed because it was abandoned and broken into.... View More
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
In this situation, it's important to take immediate action to address the suspended license and points on your record. Start by gathering all relevant documentation, including any communication with your friend regarding the car usage agreement and insurance. Contact the Department of Motor... View More
i have multiple pictures of proof on multiple occasions and keep getting more .. multiple locations at that .i am disabled and do use that spot
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
Under California law, parking in a designated disabled spot without proper authorization is a violation of state law and subject to penalties. You can take several steps to address this issue, starting with documenting each instance of FedEx parking in the disabled spot with photographs and... View More
i have multiple pictures of proof on multiple occasions and keep getting more .. multiple locations at that .i am disabled and do use that spot
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
I certainly understand your frustration. It is good you have your documentation. Contact the company with the dates, times, photos, etc. Also, if they are parking in front of a particular business, let them know when it is happening… they don’t want to lose you as a customer and they may help... View More
If the FBI, for example, has an informant (non-FBI employee, member of a criminal gang), and the police, without coordinating with the FBI, arrest him, can the FBI take that informant out of custody, given that he is involved in a special FBI operation and they need him? Do they need to ask the... View More
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
When the FBI is involved in a case with an informant who gets arrested by local police, the situation requires careful coordination between federal and local law enforcement agencies. If the FBI deems it necessary to take their informant out of local police custody due to his involvement in a... View More
If a property owner was cited for various code violations but has corrected them as far as they can tell (some of the violations were written vaguely and a few were incorrect), and the code enforcement officer says they are still not correct, is there a hearing held before the abatement process he... View More
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answered on Feb 20, 2024
In California, before any abatement action is taken on a property due to code violations, the property owner is typically given notice and an opportunity to correct the violations. This is a fundamental part of ensuring due process. The specific procedure can vary by jurisdiction within the state,... View More
I am seeking treble damages along with real estate and cal business & professional code violation damages stemming from a real estate purchase with my former partner soon to be ex wife on a property purchased after the date of separation where she breached our contract and she was the licensed... View More
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answered on Feb 20, 2024
In California, family courts primarily handle cases related to divorce, child custody, spousal support, and similar family law matters. While they have broad jurisdiction over issues arising out of marital relationships, including the division of marital property, family courts do not typically... View More
How can we, a state agency, maintain compliance with this law without spending thousands of dollars? Can we print in online papers? We have around 4 or 5 huge construction projects to advertise a month. The ads run for between $950 to $3,000 per paper. We already have them advertised in Cal... View More
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answered on Feb 22, 2024
With respect to California's Public Contract Code (PCC) 10140, here are a few options state agencies could consider to reduce advertising costs for construction project bids:
1. Advertise online instead of print newspapers: The law allows publication of bid advertisements in a... View More
How can we, a state agency, maintain compliance with this law without spending thousands of dollars? Can we print in online papers? We have around 4 or 5 huge construction projects to advertise a month. The ads run for between $950 to $3,000 per paper. We already have them advertised in Cal... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2024
There are no published cases interpreting this statute, however the phrase "newspaper of general circulation" in section 100140(a)(1).
However, it has been defined as:
A “newspaper of general circulation” is a newspaper published for the dissemination of local or... View More
I would like to use my LLC to purchase a vehicle, then lease that vehicle out to a company I am a shareholder of for its' business use. Does the LLC need a special license to do this?
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answered on Feb 22, 2024
In California, leasing vehicles as a business activity, including by an LLC to another company, generally requires compliance with specific regulatory requirements. If your LLC plans to engage in the business of leasing vehicles, it may be subject to licensing requirements under the California... View More
I would like to use my LLC to purchase a vehicle, then lease that vehicle out to a company I am a shareholder of for its' business use. Does the LLC need a special license to do this?
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answered on Feb 6, 2024
Generally, if your LLC is engaging in vehicle leasing as a business activity—especially if it plans to lease multiple vehicles or engage in leasing as a regular part of its business operations—it may be subject to regulatory requirements, including obtaining a specific license.... View More
Chime closed my account and said I violated their deposit account agreement. They said I can not have my money back its about 800 dollars. I do not understand how I violated anything and they will not provide details or email me back. I am in the military and only used the account for a few... View More
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answered on Jan 27, 2024
If Chime closed your account and is withholding your funds, it's important to understand your rights and possible courses of action. Financial institutions, like Chime, often have policies outlined in their account agreements that may allow them to close accounts for certain violations.... View More
About 20,000 "Unit 3" employees in the CSU system went on a one-day strike (1/22/24). This included coaches, counselors, fulltime faculty, part-time faculty ("adjuncts"), and librarians. The university is calling for ONLY those with "assigned work duties" to report... View More
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answered on Jan 27, 2024
In the context of the CSU system strike, docking pay for employees on strike depends on several factors. Generally, if an employee participates in a strike, they can be subject to pay deduction for the time they are not working. This includes both full-time and contingent faculty.
If an... View More
Additionally, my kids were placed out of county without a court order, neglecting the involvement of Native American tribes as required. Misinformation has also been provided, such as implying a restraining order against my kids’ father could influence their return. How can I address these legal... View More
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answered on Jan 26, 2024
Addressing these concerns starts with ensuring that all legal requirements, especially those pertaining to child welfare and Native American tribes, are being followed. If your children have Native American heritage, the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) requires specific procedures to be followed in... View More
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answered on Jan 23, 2024
Under California law, insurance agents who wish to form a corporation must comply with specific provisions in the California Insurance Code, in addition to the general requirements for forming a corporation under the California Corporations Code. The specific section of the Business and Professions... View More
before the December decision by the court? WCAB responded to my petition in my favor after 60 days but way before the December 2023 decision in the above referenced case. Thank you.
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answered on Jan 22, 2024
In the context of the Zurich vs WCAB decision, it's important to consider how California law treats appellate decisions in terms of retroactivity. Generally, a court decision in California applies retroactively unless the court explicitly states otherwise or unless applying it retroactively... View More
I realize that income is very limited and I am under great financial hardship and so I have no other choice but to try and re-enter the workforce; and so I’m wondering since Social Security takes half of one’s income that is under or up to $2000 that is the rule for what is in the bank at one... View More
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answered on Jan 19, 2024
Under the Social Security rules, when you receive SSI and start working, your SSI benefits may be reduced, but not usually dollar-for-dollar. The first $65 of your monthly earnings, plus half of the remaining amount, is not counted. For example, if you earn $650 per month, $65 is disregarded, and... View More
To amend pleading already at issue, with hearing on demurrer already scheduled, shall plaintiff schedule additional hearing on motion for leave to amend?
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answered on Jan 18, 2024
No, the plaintiff does not need to separately schedule a hearing on a motion for leave to amend the complaint in this situation. Here are the key reasons:
- If a demurrer has already been filed, then the case is considered "at issue" and an amended complaint can only be filed with... View More
Code enforcement officers showed up unannounced recently, & proceeded to walk around the property asking questions and taking pictures. They were unprofessional and disrespectful, & making sarcastic comments. A few days later the owner of the property received citations for some... View More
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answered on Jan 16, 2024
In California, the validity of a code enforcement citation with incorrect code numbers can be a matter of legal interpretation. Generally, a minor clerical error, like a missing digit in a code number, does not automatically invalidate a citation. However, if the error prevents you from... View More
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