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Giselle Carson Jun 28, 2012 in Immigration News
Monthly Archives from June 2012
The Supreme Court published its decision on Arizona SB 1070. Both the state of Arizona and the White House claimed victories as three of the bill’s four provisions were struck down as unconstitutional, leaving as enforceable the most controversial portion, that which allows law enforcement to check the immigration status of persons arrested for other violations. The provisions thrown out of the bill include the requirement for immigrants to carry their papers at all times, […]
Continue ReadingA theme of many of my recent posts has been the presence and severity of ICE audits and penalties, which could be lessened proactively. So, far this fiscal year, ICE has issued 2,000 Notices of Inspection to employers around the country and on May 1, 2012, a Washington organic farm, HerbCo International, Inc. was sentenced to $1,000,000 in criminal fines and five years’ probation for hiring, firing, and then rehiring illegal immigrants. In addition, three […]
Continue ReadingShareholder, Jeptha F. Barbour Named As One Of 75 Most Influential People In Jacksonville Healthcare
Marks Gray P.A. Jun 23, 2012 in News
Jacksonville based, 904 magazine announced Marks Gray attorney, Jep F. Barbour as one of 75 most influential people in Jacksonville Healthcare. 75 professionals were chosen from over 150 applicants. The criterion is to have contributed to the healthcare industry in Jacksonville and Northeast Florida. Mr. Barbour was cited as one of the top civil litigators around. His primary areas of legal focus are products liability, professional liability, commercial litigation and disability.
Continue ReadingTwelve Marks Gray Attorneys Named To 2012 Florida Super Lawyers And Rising Stars List
Marks Gray P.A. Jun 23, 2012 in News
Nine attorneys from Marks Gray, P.A. were named to the Florida Super Lawyers list for 2012. In addition, three of the firm’s attorneys were named to Super Lawyer Florida Rising Stars. The Marks Gray attorneys on the Florida Super Lawyers list include the following, listed with their cited practice areas: Marianne L. Aho, Personal Injury Defense: General; Jeptha F. Barbour, Personal Injury Defense: General;William R. Corley, Personal Injury Defense: Products; John R. Crawford, Estate Planning & Probate; Susan S. Erdelyi, Employment & Labor; Allison […]
Continue ReadingAttorney Susan S. Erdelyi will be speaking at the 15th Annual Risk Management Conference held at the Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort in Destin, Florida on August 16 -17. Susan will be speaking on Social Media Exposures & Policies. The conference is the premier risk management forum specializing in the unique exposures faced by FACT members. Ms. Erdelyi practices is focused in the areas of employment and labor law, media law, appellate and government liability.
Continue ReadingEB-2 Worldwide Category Retrogression for the First Time in Many Years
Giselle Carson Jun 20, 2012 in Immigration News
The July 2012 Visa Bulletin shows an unprecedented EB-2 worldwide cutoff date of January 1, 2009. Should there be a sharp increase in the current demand pattern, this category could be made completely unavailable. EB-2 is still unavailable for China and India and will remain so for the rest of the fiscal year. To view the July bulletin, click here.
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