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When It Comes To Service Not Every Domestic Corporation Is A Corporation

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Yesterday's post mentioned mentioned Chapter 17 of the California General Corporation Law which governs service of process in addition to the provisions of the California Code of Civil Procedure.  Corporations Code Section...more

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Form Unknown? There's A Statute For That

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The California Code of Civil Procedure sets forth the general rules governing the service of summons.  Cal. Code Civ. Proc. §§ 415.10 - 415.95.  Chapter 17 of the General Corporation Law adds to these provisions.  In some...more

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Serving Agents That Can't Be Found

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Yesterday's post discussed how to effect service on a foreign corporation. Two of three statutory options relate to service on an agent of the corporation. What if an agent cannot be found? Mirabile dictu! The GCL provides...more

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Disclaiming Proper Appointment With The Secretary Of State – “All You Have To Do Is Ask”

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A lot of things in life may upset you. One these might be discovering that you have been improperly appointed as an agent for service of process, director or officer of a California corporation. Corporations Code Section...more

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Court Allows An Exhausted FTC To Serve Summons On The California Secretary Of State

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The Federal Trade Commission is not pleased with Discountmetalbrokers, Inc. In fact, the FTC is so unhappy with the company that it filed a complaint alleging that the company held itself out as a legitimate seller of gold...more

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Changes In California Business Entity Filings Take Effect Next Week

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The California Secretary of State has given notice of the following changes to business entity filings...more

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