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Quote:OK, lawyerdude got back to me, what do you guys think?
1. What kind of law does lawyerdude practice?
Quote:We do have insurance, and [chair] and [business manager] know that but I guess they werent sure if we had insurance for whatever specific purpose you asked about.
2. Whatever specific purpose? Could lawyerdude be any less clear about what the question was?
Quote:The board would be, in theory, liable for any outstanding expenses, but our insurance company should cover such an eventuality.
3. In theory? o.k., he's admitting the board would be liable for any outstanding expenses. Insurers are very clear that theory = practice. That's why freakin' lawyers write the policies, to make sure there are loopholes only on the side of the insurer. (i've worked for 5 insurers over the past 20+ years. i'm pretty confident about this)
4. Should? Somebody better get a copy of that policy - talk to the issuing agent AND insurer.
Quote:I think we will be able to cover all expenses with minimal losses even if we dont raise $$$ and dont sell a great number of tickets to the conference. I think we will be fine if we just sell as many tickets as possible.
5. I think? I think? o.k., my blood pressure would be through the roof if someone suggested to me this was any kind of legal input/advice.
Quote:Last time, most people bought tickets at the door. I predict that will happen again.
6. Now lawyerdude is channelling Karnak the magnificent?
If one of the lawyers who works on files with me presented this, I'd be calling a managing partner. It's one giant "I haven't really got a clue. What was the question again?"
Quote:You may be right about reducing costs whenever possible.
7. o.k., so lawyerdude may have a tiny clue what you're getting at.
