Insights
Publications

Impact of California Supreme Court Case on Director Enforcement Actions

August 14, 2023 Podcast
EO Radio Show – Your Nonprofit Legal Resource

Welcome to EO Radio Show – Your Nonprofit Legal Resource.I'm Cynthia Rowland, and today I'm going to discuss some breaking news in the California nonprofit legal environment,  the California Supreme Court case, Turner vs Victoria. The decision was issued on August 3, 2023, and is an important California case on the rights of a nonprofit public benefit corporation director to bring a lawsuit against fellow directors for breaches of several California Corporations Code sections. Those include 5142, 5233, and 5223 of the California Corporations Code, which covers actions to remedy breach of charitable trust, recover damages for self-dealing transactions, or remove from office any other director guilty of a malfeasance. So listen in as we talk about the California Supreme Court's decision in this very important case.

Resources:

Turner v. Victoria: https://www.courts.ca.gov/opinions/documents/S271054.PDF

Corporations Code 5142

Corporations Code 5223

Corporations Code 5233

Corporations Code 5710

YouTube EO Radio Show Nonprofit Governance playlist

EO Radio Show EP #3: Nonprofit Basics: Director Duties and Best Practices for the Typical Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation

EO Radio Show EP #4: Internal Investigations for Nonprofits: A Means of Identifying and Addressing Misconduct Before the Regulators Come Calling

If you have suggestions for topics you would like us to discuss, please email us at [email protected]

Additional episodes can be found at EORadioShowByFarella.com

DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to be, nor should it be interpreted as, legal advice or opinion.

Firm Highlights

Publication

Nonprofit Quick Tip: State Filings in Florida and Louisiana

Welcome to  EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource . This is the ninth in a series of “Quick Tip” episodes focusing on the details of state registration of nonprofit corporations. In previous...

Read More
Publication

Nonprofit Quick Tip: State Filings in North Carolina and South Carolina

Welcome to  EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource . Episode 75 is the tenth in a series of Quick Tip episodes focusing on the details of state registration of nonprofit corporations. With...

Read More
News

Farella 2024 Partner Elevations: Cynthia Castillo and Greg LeSaint

Northern California legal powerhouse Farella Braun + Martel is pleased to announce the election of two lawyers to partnership effective Jan. 1: Cynthia Castillo and Greg LeSaint. “We are thrilled to elevate Cynthia and...

Read More
Publication

Charitable Planning With Guest Stephanie Hood: Navigating Complex Rules and Traps for the Unwary

Welcome to  EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource . This week, I am delighted to have Stephanie Hood return as my guest. Stephanie is my colleague at Farella Braun + Martel and...

Read More
Publication

Corporate Transparency Act: A Guide on Beneficial Ownership for Nonprofit Executives

The Corporate Transparency Act, enacted as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, represents a significant shift in regulatory requirements for entities across the United States. This act, set to...

Read More
Publication

California Regulation of Charitable Fundraising Platforms Part 2 - Reporting Due Diligence, Recordkeeping, and Disclosure Rules

Welcome to  EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource . This episode covers the provisions of California’s Charitable Fundraising Platforms law (Gov. Code, § 12599.9) relevant to all covered charitable fundraisers and fundraising...

Read More
News

Farella Braun + Martel Earns 2024 Best Law Firms® Rankings

Read More
Publication

Nonprofit Basics: Unpacking Prudent Investments, PRIs and MRIs

Welcome to  EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource . Episode 73 discusses frequently used terms in the nonprofit world pertaining to investment activities. Public charity and private foundation directors and officers need...

Read More
Publication

California Regulation of Charitable Fundraising Platforms: Part I - Definitions

Welcome to  EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource . In episode 76, I introduce the provisions of California's Charitable Fundraising Platforms law (Gov. Code, § 12599.9). These rules are relevant to all...

Read More
Publication

Employment Law Update for Nonprofits With Holly Sutton

Welcome to  EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource . Charities, foundations, and their founders often request help addressing employment practices and compliance questions. In this episode, host Cynthia Rowland is joined by Holly...

Read More