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
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.
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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... Read more »
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... Read more »
nt system. He needs legal advice. They think he's involved somehow.
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.
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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... Read more »
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... Read 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... Read 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... Read 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... Read 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... Read 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.
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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... Read more »
answered on Nov 15, 2022
Are you planning your run? If so, find a local attorney to advise your campaign. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You should seek an attorney for formal legal advice and representation.]
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit against Fox News after lawyers for the network argued that no "reasonable viewer" would take the network's primetime star Tucker Carlson seriously.
Why isn't there a public disclaimer before the start of every show informing it's... Read more »
answered on Nov 1, 2022
i wonder the same thing.
it wouldn't hurt for someone with the means to take a crack at it.
it won't be cheap.
I wasn't able to walk and lost my Job. I still have problems with my leg.
answered on Sep 23, 2022
You could sue. My guess is the gym had you sign a waiver when you joined, so you'll have to contend with that. Speak with a local litigation attorney. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You... Read more »
I know the government can garnish your bank account or paycheck, but what if your only source of income *is* the government (e.g. unemployment, welfare, federal student loans)?
Can/do they still garnish the funds?
answered on Sep 22, 2022
A loan is not income. [I litigate cases. Anything posted here must not be construed as legal advice, nor as grounds for forming an attorney-client relationship. You should seek an attorney for formal legal advice and representation.]
answered on Sep 16, 2022
I would look into a law firm with multiple offices in different states. That way their offices can work in tandem.
My Attorney told Me I Could Not Receive Three Disability at a Time. I Attend from 2013 to 2019 with My New PTP given to Me. I did Not Get Paid Nothing. Not Even Mileage. Only My SSDI and My Pension Owed to Me. I Attend Every Month. His Assessment Read. This Man is "PTD" SHALL NOT LIFT... Read more »
answered on Aug 1, 2022
You may be entitled to temporary disability and permanent disability payments. However you can not collect both state disability and worker’s compensation temporary disability at the same time. That would be double recovery. You are also entitled to Milage.
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And if so what are the steps to ?
answered on Jul 25, 2022
Well, the issue would be whether there is any evidence that the entity responsible for maintaining that bathroom was negligent in maintaining the air filters, or knew of such harmful substance existing in the filters and allowed it to remain there causing actual injury to users of the restroom.
I've had submitted an on-line application for SSDI, but it was declined because I "have not worked long enough under SS". Even though my SS statement says that I have 40 work credits necessary for benefits, they apparently looked only at the last 10 years of taxable income.... Read more »
answered on Jun 16, 2022
To be eligible for SSDI disability benefits, you must meet BOTH a recent work test and a duration work test. The number of credits necessary to meet the recent work test depends on your age. In general, the rules are as follows:
Before age 24 - You may qualify if you have 6 credits earned... Read more »
answered on May 24, 2022
The short answer: Yes, you can be denied. However, your post does not disclose the facts why you need to speak to the supervisor. For example, if you need to relate a discrimination complaint based on your membership in a protected class or retaliation for engagement in protected activity, then the... Read more »
Is it legal?
Can i print on money?
will it consider as vandalism if its small and its in the corner?
is it good idea?
answered on Nov 17, 2021
No, it is not a good idea, it is a bad idea. You would be committing a Federal Crime by defacing currency. You would be investigated by agents from the U.S. Treasury or the Secret Service. The more money you print on the more likely you are to be caught. More people today use electronic... Read more »
answered on Sep 15, 2021
There may be a local law school with a clinic for disability benefits so you could call around and ask. If you are concerned about not having money to pay a lawyer you don’t need to worry about that. You don’t pay up front and the attorney only gets paid a percentage of your back benefits if... Read more »
It is related to CalPers retirement which we signed agreeing to keep my and she keep her pension in a divorce case 11 years ago. I was served by her son in law, but I still did not sign as I do not know what they wants from me except for my signature for??? I just am afraid that she will go... Read more »
answered on Jul 30, 2021
As we have no idea what you are talking about and no idea what it is you are being asked to sign it's impossible to respond to this question meaningfully.
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