Will the CDA and DMCA Be Amended or Appealed in 2023?
Marks Gray Apr 18, 2023 in News
As the responsibilities of tech giants have soared in the past decade, two foundational Acts of the internet have come under political scrutiny: Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (CDA) and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Recently, the Supreme Court tackled cases that challenged each statute. You may be wondering: Do I need to be on the look out for CDA and DMCA updates any time soon? Short answer: No, not very soon. […]
Continue ReadingHow Far Will Racine, WI Go to Conceal a City Public Records Misstep?
Edward L. Birk Mar 9, 2023 in News
If you’re the “wrong” person requesting the “wrong” city public records from the “wrong” officials, you can have a very tough time indeed. You might even endure a years-long legal struggle. Of course, by “wrong” in all these instances, I really mean: Some public agencies or officials will go to great lengths to conceal information that could be unflattering. A former alderwoman for the city of Racine, WI experienced this level of near-persecution in response […]
Continue ReadingFla. Stat. § 92.525: A Potential Alternative During the COVID-19 Pandemic With the current travel restrictions and closures in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many litigators have run into a common problem: How do I verify interrogatories, affidavits, and other litigation documents without access to an in-person notary? Fla. Stat. § 92.525 provides a viable alternative to in-person or expensive tele-video notary services. Section 92.525 was passed in 2015 and allows for verification as […]
Continue ReadingHow you can proactively use the government’s matrix to mitigate your I-9 violations?
Marks Gray P.A. Jan 20, 2023 in Compliance and Enforcement
Immigration compliance is complicated and time-consuming. Even if you have an electronic I-9 system that makes your job “easy and provides friendly” reminders, you need to understand the compliance requirements, trends, and how fines are applied and mitigated. During our New Form I-9 Workshops, we discuss how hefty I-9 base fines are assessed through set schedules and how after that ICE uses an “Enhancement Matrix” to increase the base […]
Continue ReadingMarlana J. Johnson of Jacksonville has joined Marks Gray as an associate attorney. Johnson focuses her practice on medical malpractice defense and other civil litigation claims. Johnson joined Marks Gray in August after practicing at two other firms in Northeast Florida for the past five years. In addition to medical malpractice cases, Johnson has litigation experience related to construction, professional liability, retail, and transportation disputes. “Marks Gray is honored to welcome Marlana to our growing […]
Continue ReadingWhat to do if your are presented a Restricted Social Security Card?
Marks Gray P.A. Sep 16, 2022 in News
When it comes to reviewing Section 2 of Form I-9, I see many mistakes when Employers accept and put down the incorrect social security card as a List C document. Per USCIS guidelines, a Social Security that is UNRESTRICTED (see image below) is an acceptable List C document. You CAN accept them if they are laminated as well. A RESTRICTED Social Security card (as pictured below) is not an acceptable List C document. Restricted Social […]
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