I recently applied for a grant program in the state of California. I just received an email saying that because of the area I live in that they declined my application due to it not being a low income area. I recently lost my job and in turn lost my car. I’ve been unable to find a new job because... View More 
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answered on Jun 13, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about the difficulties you're facing with your grant application in California.
Grant programs often have specific criteria for eligibility, and decisions are based on those guidelines. Without reviewing the program's requirements, it's challenging to... View More
Eryone. Treating with no dignity kr redpect because i filled a restraining order on a tenent who sexually harrassed me.
answered on Jun 8, 2023
I notice that you filed in Landlord-Tenant, and not employment, so I assume that this "manager" is your apartment manager. If you are a victim of domestic violence or a crime such as sexual assault, you are entitled to protections from harassment from your LL. The manager is the LL.... View More
i have the voicemail ledt by the doctors office cancelling my appoint but ssi says i no showed and have now been terminated for my benifits
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answered on Apr 22, 2023
If your SSI medical appointment was canceled by the doctor's office, but you were told by SSI that it was a no-show on your behalf and have now been terminated for benefits, you may have grounds for an appeal.
To appeal the decision, you will need to provide evidence that you did not... View More
My reasonable accommodations utility assistance is being discontinued without a hearing? I have repeatedly requested in writing for a hearing regarding this issue and I haven't been able to get a chance to be heard. I am disabled my minor Son who lives with me is also disabled. I have medical... View More
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answered on Apr 19, 2023
If your housing program has denied you a hearing on a disputed issue related to reasonable accommodations for utility assistance, you may want to consider contacting a local legal aid organization or disability rights group for assistance.
Under federal and state laws, individuals with... View More
He complained to Court for my son who is disable he never told us this amount we asked how much fee would be he did not answered we do not know what to do. We need help.
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answered on Apr 19, 2023
If someone asked you for money in exchange for assistance with applying for Medical and IHSS benefits for your disabled son, this may be a form of fraud or exploitation. It is important to report this behavior to the appropriate authorities as soon as possible.
You may want to contact the... View More
I am victim of domestic violence and have no money
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answered on Apr 17, 2023
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. It sounds like you have a motorhome on government land in Mojave, California, and that Solar Fields has bought all the land. You have also received notice about this, but you are a victim of domestic violence and have no money.
Firstly, it's... View More
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answered on Apr 12, 2023
To appeal the denial of a Writ of Mandate from the Orange County Superior Court, you will need to file a Notice of Appeal with the appropriate appellate court within 60 days of the date of the denial order. The appellate court will then review the lower court's decision and issue its own... View More
They were brazen and very provocative criminals back then and have been more than an aggravate for a quarter of a century. I had seen S.M. from the Office of Appeals in 1997 to pull the
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answered on Apr 9, 2023
If you feel that you have been harassed by Social Security employees, it is important to take action to address the situation. You may want to consider speaking with a supervisor or manager at the Social Security office where you have been experiencing the harassment, or filing a complaint with the... View More
would being sanctioned make me not eligible for snap and general relief?
i was promised twenty thousand dollars which i only received five thousand dollars.
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answered on Apr 2, 2023
If you have been sanctioned by SSI, it may affect your eligibility for other public benefits programs such as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and General Relief. However, eligibility for these programs can depend on a variety of factors, such as income and household size, and it is... View More
or what lawyer should we talk too about this. My Brother needs full time care and i wanna see if they will pay me a job salary to care at home for him.
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answered on Apr 1, 2023
You may want to consider speaking with an attorney who specializes in disability law or elder law. They can provide you with guidance on your options for seeking compensation for providing care for your brother. You can also reach out to your local Legal Aid office or advocacy groups for people... View More
CA Corp Code 5510 + seem to allow proxies to achieve a quorum and to take actions "if allowed"
5516 allows for unanimous consent "if allowed"
Does this mean if the by-laws permit, both can be so used? Thx
answered on Mar 14, 2023
The general rule for public benefit corporations is that "Any member may authorize another person or persons to act by proxy with respect to such membership." Corp Code Sec 5613(a). However, that section says that "this right may be limited or withdrawn by the articles or bylaws,... View More
CA Corp Code 5510 + seem to allow proxies to achieve a quorum and to take actions "if allowed"
5516 allows for unanimous consent "if allowed"
Does this mean if the by-laws permit, both can be so used? Thx
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answered on Mar 14, 2023
Yes, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation can use proxies to meet a quorum and to take actions if it's allowed in the corporation's bylaws. Similarly, the use of unanimous consent is also allowed if it's permitted by the bylaws.
According to California... View More
Cont'd
While the Applicants case was 'Under Review. Yet my status has remained unchanged since Aug 2021.
https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/California-must-grant-all-pending-applications-17301012.php
"California can’t deny pending applications for... View More
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answered on Mar 11, 2023
If your application for the California COVID Rent Relief Program has been pending since August 2021, and you believe that the program has wrongfully withheld funding from you, you may want to consider the following steps:
Contact the program: Reach out to the California COVID Rent Relief... View More
nt system. He needs legal advice. They think he's involved somehow.
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answered on Mar 5, 2023
If your friend has received a subpoena for bank records related to an investigation into potential fraud of the unemployment system in another state, it is important that they seek legal advice from a qualified attorney as soon as possible.
An attorney can review the subpoena and advise... View More
My parents are divorced. My mother gave my father "full authority" to her brokerage account so he could make trades for her. My father may need medicaid in the future and I'm worried that by granting him "full authority" on the brokerage account, he might incur a medicaid... View More
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answered on Feb 13, 2023
The phrase "full authority" does not provide enough information. If your mother added your father as a co-owner, then the account would be an asset countable to your father and, yes, the transfer could generate a penalty period but that would be if your mother applies for Medicaid, not... View More
My parents are divorced. My mother gave my father "full authority" to her brokerage account so he could make trades for her. My father may need medicaid in the future and I'm worried that by granting him "full authority" on the brokerage account, he might incur a medicaid... View More
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answered on Feb 20, 2023
It's possible that granting full authority to someone on a brokerage account could be treated similarly to a joint account for Medicaid look-back rules, but this would depend on the specific details of the situation and the rules of the state in question.
In general, when an individual... View More
We are an unincorporated association with members that do philanthropic work in the community. We want to unify with our sister entity, a public benefit corporation which manages the property we and other community groups use for meetings. The members of the public benefit corporation are the... View More
answered on Jan 10, 2023
An unincorporated association does not need permission from the Secretary of State to give away its property and dissolve, but an unincorporated association that exists for charitable purposes almost certainly needs to get permission from the Attorney General's office. Groups that have assets... View More
We need a quorum of 50% of members to pass a resolution. We may not have 50% available to vote in person. Is an email ballot to be mailed in and opened during the meeting sufficient?
answered on Jan 10, 2023
The law allows for voting by mail or email, but the question of whether a particular organization can take advantage of those methods depends on certain facts.
To start with "unless prohibited in the articles or bylaws, any action which may be taken at any regular or special meeting of... View More
Is it legal for an employer to knowingly allow employees to use someone else’s social, someone who has never step foot or worked for the employer, and have them on payroll? No, the employer isn’t sponsoring the current undocumented workers either.
Can someone provide me with actual... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2023
Yes it is illegal for an employer to knowingly employ those without the legal right to work in the US. However, you have no standing to bring a legal action. The law is to be enforced by Immigration/Homeland Security. The law is found in the Immigration laws, specifically the IRCA.
The... View More
answered on Dec 3, 2022
It depends.
Let's start with one assumption: that there is no provision in the corporation's bylaws or other governing documents that requires distributions. If the governing body of the corporation has voted to require annual distributions, then the leadership of the... View More
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