1-23-25. BREAKING NEWS – US SUPREME COURT STAYS NATIONWIDE CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY ACT INJUNCTION. The US Supreme Court has issued a stay on the nationwide injunction of the Corporate Transparency Act’s reporting requirements that was previously issued by the 5^th Circuit District Court in the Texas Top Cop Shop case. This means that entities created by filing documents with the Secretary of State’s office, including HOAs, will need to report their beneficial ownership information by the deadline established by FinCEN. We expect FinCEN to issue a new reporting deadline soon. You can read the US Supreme Court’s opinion here.

1-20-25. Laurie Poole was honored by CAI San Diego with a Lifetime Achievement Award. "Laurie’s transformative leadership has shaped the community association industry in countless ways. From serving as a past Chapter President to leading as President of the College of Community Association Lawyers, she’s been a true trailblazer. Her advocacy for mental health, landmark victories like Mission Shores v. Pheil, and 11 published appellate decisions showcase her brilliance and dedication. But beyond her legal expertise, Laurie’s kindness and compassion leave a lasting impact on everyone she meets."

1-29-25. Megan Hall will be on a panel presenting at the 2025 Community Association Law Seminar in San Antonio. The panel will be covering "Insurance Challenges and Strategies for Community Associations." Click here for more information and registration. 

Our hearts go out to the thousands of families and individuals impacted by the devasting wildfires in Southern California. The loss is unimaginable, but together, we can help rebuild lives and offer hope. At Adams|Stirling, we are committed to standing with our community during this challenging time. To support relief efforts, we have donated $5,000 to the American Red Cross as they provide critical assistance to those in need.  The photos in this post, courtesy of the American Red Cross, capture the strength of the community coming together to overcome it.  If you're able, please consider joining us in supporting the vital work of the American Red Cross. Every Contribution, no matter the size, can make a difference. 

1-9-25. Our website has been updated to add a timeline for electronic balloting for director elections, non-director elections, and recall elections. Also included is a timeline for elections by acclamation.

As a reminder, you cannot take advantage of electronic voting unless you first amend your election rules. We offer an election rules package at a reasonable rate if you would like to have yours amended. Contact us for more information.

New Clients in November-December
2709 Tenth Street
620-626 Alcatraz Avenue
7551 Jordan
Colorado Place
Costa Brava at Rancho Niguel
Dillon Mobile Home Club
Golf Green Mobile Home
Hidden Valley Village
Highlands Resort Penthouse
Lake Village
Menlo Square
Saunders Meadow
Venture Commerce Center - Otay
Venture Commerce Center - Sorrento
Villa Tuscano
Vista Townehomes
Windsor Gate
Woodside Village

WILDFIRE EMERGENCY RESOURCES. The Los Angeles Chapter of the Community Associations Institute put together a list of emergency resources. Visit CAI's website for additional information. 

HIRING EXPERIENCED LAWYERS. We are looking for experienced HOA attorneys for our offices in San Diego, Los Angeles, and Northern California. If you are interested, or know someone who may be a good candidate, you can contact Adrian Adams confidentially by email or by phone at (800) 464-2817.

On The Board? If you are on the board and your association needs help with legal issues, contact us for a proposal--we are friendly and our rates are competitive. With ten offices throughout California, we counsel boards on how best to address problems. Watch our video.

2-Minute Videos. Visit our library of animated 2-MINUTE VIDEOS. They provide an easy introduction to subjects such as adopting rules, preparing budgets, worker's compensation, governing documents, borrowing from reserves, fiduciary duties, conflicts of interest, and much more.

ADAMS|STIRLING is the home of super lawyers and rising stars in community association law. We provide legal services to community and commercial associations in the following counties: Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino, Santa Clara, Alameda, Sacramento, Contra Costa, Fresno, Ventura, San Francisco, Kern County, San Mateo, San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Sonoma, Tulare, Solano, Monterey, Santa Barbara, Placer, San Luis Obispo, Santa Cruz, Merced, Marin, Butte, Yolo, El Dorado, Shasta, Imperial, Kings, Madera, Napa, Humboldt, Nevada, Sutter, Mendocino, Yuba, Lake, Tehama, Tuolumne, San Benito, Calaveras, Siskiyou, Amador, Lassen, Del Norte, Glenn, Plumas, Colusa, Mariposa, Inyo, Trinity, Mono, Modoc, Sierra, and Alpine.

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