2 New types of Corporations

As of January 1, 2012, there are two new subtypes of stock corporations in California — a

“flexible purpose corporation” and a “benefit corporation.” The new corporation subtypes allow

entrepreneurs and investors to organize stock corporations that can pursue both economic and

social objectives. The new stock corporation subtypes differ from traditional for profit

corporations that are organized to pursue profit and nonprofit corporations that must be used

solely to promote social benefits.

Tootsie Roll sues Footzroll, claiming brand confusion.

Tootsie Roll sues Footzroll, claiming brand confusion.

Mobile Billboards can now be regulated by the local government

Mobile Billboard Advertising Displays (AB 2756)

This bill created Section 395.5 of the Vehicle Code, which defines “mobile billboard advertising display” as an advertising display that is attached to a wheeled, mobile, non-motorized vehicle that carries, pulls or transports a sign or billboard and is for the primary purpose of advertising. This bill also amended Section 21100 of the Vehicle Code to give local authorities the ability to adopt rules/regulations by ordinance/resolution to regulate mobile billboard advertising; this includes establishing penalties that could authorize removal of the mobile billboard advertising display. In addition, VC Section 22651 was amended to say that the mobile billboard advertising display may be towed when left parked or standing in violation of a local ordinance. Warning citations advising of the consequences, including towing of the mobile billboard display, are sufficient enough warning to the public.

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