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The history of federal policy toward Indian children and families generally tracks along with the history of federal tribal policy. This process was a difficult one, as it was mostly devoted to extermination or assimilation of tribes, and eradication of tribal culture. The history of child welfare relations with the federal government, and later state child welfare relations, tracks a similar course. Read More...
The rise and decline of the Existing Indian Family exception, the EIF. The EIF was created by state courts starting in 1982, as a means to circumvent the Indian Child Welfare Act in cases where the child has an allegedly attenuated relationship with the tribe.Read More...
Most states' food safety regulations are based on the food code, which is issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) every four years. This document sets out the best manufacturing practices based on current scientific understanding of the best ways to reduce the chance of food-borne illness or other kinds of food safety problems. The food code is essentially a resource for municipalities to use and adopt their own food safety regulations.
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The differences you will see between state to state and county to county, as far as what you are required to have on your food truck, will be determined by what is on your menu. Some states have minimum requirements no matter what is on your menu, in the case you do expand your menu. Learn More
If you plan to operate your food truck in multiple jurisdictions, there are many things to consider and keep track of. For example, health department permits, in some states one health department permit is required, in others you may need a specific health department permit for each county you operate in.Learn More
Many jurisdictions have a truth in menu clause. In addition, the FDA food code has a clause that requires that food must be honestly presented. Meaning, food must be offered “in a way that does not mislead or misinform the consumer.” Nothing can be used to misrepresent the true appearance, color, or quality of a food item, such as color additives, or colored over-wrapping.Learn More
There are several things you can do to reduce the risk of liability in your food truck operations. First, you might want to review your corporate documents to make sure everything is in order. Secondly, a thorough overview of client operations is a great idea. Learn More
There are general fiduciary duties that all board members must comply with and other specific duties attorneys serving on nonprofit boards must comply with as well. According to the Model Nonprofit Corporation Act, each board member, when fulfilling their duties must act in good faith and in a manner the director reasonably believes to be in the best interests of the nonprofit organization. The members of the board of directors, when discharging the duties of a director shall act in good faith and in a manner the director reasonably believes to be in the best interest of the nonprofit corporation. Read More...
In most cases attorneys will advise a client to incorporate, though it's not necessary and other forms may be eligible for tax exemption under Section 501(c)(3), including LLC's, trusts, and unincorporated associations assuming they meet certain requirements. Generally, incorporating can provide additional protections that other forms may, or may not, provide depending on state law. Read More...
