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What Makes for a Good Set of Meeting Minutes? – Article by Robert M. DeNichilo

Posted by AmberPM on August 15, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Of all the various issues boards deal with, one of the issues that comes up time and again are meeting minutes. What are they? What should be in them? Incorrectly kept minutes can get a board in trouble. They can invalidate proper board actions, lead to claims for defamation or support claims for breach of … Continue reading →

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SUMMARY OF LEGISLATION EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2012 – Article by The Law Offices of Laura J. Snoke

Posted by AmberPM on November 16, 2011 · Leave a Comment

New Legislation Affecting Community Associations 1. SB 563 Board Meetings This legislation amends sections of, and adds sections to, the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act (The Act), Civil Code sections 1350 et seq. The Act governs all common interest developments in California. Specifically, the legislation amends the following sections of The Act. A. Civil Code … Continue reading →

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Confidentiality Agreements; Are They Enforceable? – Article by David C. Swedelson

Posted by AmberPM on November 16, 2011 · Leave a Comment

We are often asked to include confidentiality clauses in settlement agreements with owners, as the board often wants to avoid other owners hearing that the association settled. The concern is that these other owners will think it is OK to violate the CC&Rs or Rules, as they will ask for the same “sweetheart” deal. We … Continue reading →

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4 Tips to help your HOA protect its Attorney-Client Privilege – Article by Susan Tarley

Posted by AmberPM on September 20, 2011 · Leave a Comment

The Attorney-Client Privilege protects confidential communications between an attorney and his or her client. This privilege includes communications made to the attorney and communications from the attorney. The Attorney-Client Privilege is designed to encourage clients to communicate with their attorney freely, without fearing disclosure of those communications made in the course of representation. The Attorney-Client … Continue reading →

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What Makes for a Good Set of Meeting Minutes? – Article by Robert M. DeNichilo

SUMMARY OF LEGISLATION EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2012 – Article by The Law Offices of Laura J. Snoke

Confidentiality Agreements; Are They Enforceable? – Article by David C. Swedelson

4 Tips to help your HOA protect its Attorney-Client Privilege – Article by Susan Tarley

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