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As @CaitlinWaddick writes here: https://www.loomio.com/d/16wSnmrt/fwg-organizing-circle-/15

We in the #SocialCoop Finance Working Group feel strongly that it is time to build out a serious Legal Working Group. This has been an ongoing discussion, but we need support on:

- Incorporation
- International membership
- Liability protections
- Emerging regs on social media

And this doesn't fall under the banner of any existing working group.

FWG Organizing Circle

The Finance Working Group is in relationship with the Organizing Circle.
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#socialcoop @Caitlin Waddick
in reply to Nathan Schneider

Nathan Schneider
Nathan Schneider
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It would be ideal to have a working group composed of both professional lawyers and non-lawyers with an interest in relevant issues. We don't want an overly professionalized entity, but one that is above all accountable to our shared values.

Like the other WGs, stipends should be paid to participants.

in reply to Nathan Schneider

Nathan Schneider
Nathan Schneider
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Who might be open to taking the lead on forming a living Legal Working Group? The commitment might look like quarterly meetings plus being responsive to questions from other working groups.

People who have in the past expressed interest include: @beckett @mako @dazinism @sam @Matt_Noyes @Eliot_L @dmokreis @GiacomoSansoni
@coopartisans @FreeScholar @toddxy @JosephAndriano @BillySmith

Can you help? Maybe start by organizing an initial meeting?

Thank you!

@Matt Noyes @dazinism @Micky Metts @Donald Maurice Kreis @Sam Whited @Old Tom @Benjamin Mako Hill @Eliot Lash @GiacomoSansoni @Artisans Cooperative @Billy Smith @Joseph Andriano @Todd Youngblood
in reply to Nathan Schneider

Joseph Andriano
Joseph Andriano
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@beckett @mako @dazinism @sam @Matt_Noyes @Eliot_L @dmokreis @GiacomoSansoni @coopartisans @FreeScholar @toddxy @BillySmith

Being the lead would be difficult for me at this time. However, I am happy to be supportive of the effort and join it.

That said, if no one is willing to step up, I would be happy to facilitate the first meeting just so we can get the discussion going and discuss who will lead it.

@Matt Noyes @dazinism @Micky Metts @Donald Maurice Kreis @Sam Whited @Old Tom @Benjamin Mako Hill @Eliot Lash @GiacomoSansoni @Artisans Cooperative @Billy Smith @Todd Youngblood
in reply to Joseph Andriano

Joseph Andriano
Joseph Andriano
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@beckett @mako @dazinism @sam @Matt_Noyes @Eliot_L @dmokreis @GiacomoSansoni @coopartisans @FreeScholar @toddxy @BillySmith

Assuming no one else wants to facilitate the first meeting, to ensure this does not fall through the cracks, if you are interested in this endeavor please respond directly to me with your availability for a 1 hour meeting in September using the social.coop Matrix video chat. Thanks!

@Matt Noyes @dazinism @Micky Metts @Donald Maurice Kreis @Sam Whited @Old Tom @Benjamin Mako Hill @Eliot Lash @GiacomoSansoni @Artisans Cooperative @Billy Smith @Todd Youngblood
in reply to Nathan Schneider

Joseph Andriano
Joseph Andriano
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Happy to help. I figure if we can do one meeting to at least elaborate on the scope of the problem and propose some solutions it would be a good first step.
in reply to Nathan Schneider

Eliot Lash
Eliot Lash
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Sorry I don't think I have time right now to be involved although I think this is a worthwhile endeavor.
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Billy Smith
Billy Smith
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@beckett @mako @dazinism @sam @Matt_Noyes @Eliot_L @dmokreis @GiacomoSansoni @coopartisans @FreeScholar @toddxy @JosephAndriano

I'll be happy to help, but i am currently undergoing chemotherapy, so while i can contribute, i won't be at my best for the next few years.

Please let me know when the initial meetings are taking place. 😁

@Matt Noyes @dazinism @Micky Metts @Donald Maurice Kreis @Sam Whited @Old Tom @Benjamin Mako Hill @Eliot Lash @GiacomoSansoni @Artisans Cooperative @Joseph Andriano @Todd Youngblood

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