It’s that time of year across the nation. College students have moved into their dorms, set up class schedules, made friends, and, of course, are thinking about football. Parents, on the other hand, are focused on more practical priorities, such as making sure...
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Post-Irma Recovery: 8 Steps to Protect Yourself Legally
I watched the destruction caused by Hurricane Irma from a distance, but not without pain. My residence was underwater, and neighbors and pets who stayed behind were evacuated by boat, one by one. Obviously, there is much to do, but what is key from the legal side? I...
What to Consider When Planning for Natural Disaster
Our hearts and prayers go out to the hundreds of thousands of people whose lives have been devastated by Hurricane Harvey. The devastation is almost inconceivable, and we often like to think that crises like this are isolated incidents that won’t happen to us. In...
Keep It Simple: Estate Planning in 3 Easy Steps
There is a common misconception that estate planning must be a complicated, costly, and time-consuming process. Many people avoid the estate planning process until they encounter a serious health problem, a time when they should be focused on healing or spending time...
Employers Risk Higher Penalties for Hiring Unauthorized Workers
Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA), it is unlawful for an employer to hire or continue to employ workers knowing they are not authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can verify eligibility by completing form I-9. Failing to comply with these...
Marks Gray Elects Four New Shareholders for 2016
Marks Gray is pleased to announce four new shareholders effective January 2016. Each has underscored the firm’s capabilities in insurance, medical and professional liability litigation, and its growing intellectual property practice. The firm’s newest shareholders are...
Can the Beneficiary of an I-140 Petition Challenge its Revocation?
According to a decision by the 11th District Court of Appeals (DCA), the answer is Yes. This is an important decision because USCIS' revocation of an I-140 may lead to the denial of the beneficiary's application for adjustment of status (AOS) and typically the...
Marks Gray Shareholder, Giselle Carson, Keeping Businesses Informed on Evolving Immigration Reform
Lead Immigration attorney, Giselle Carson, has been busy providing up to date information on immigration issues. From the topical release of the new Form I-9 to the H-1B Cap reached for 2014, businesses and individuals are kept abreast of the issues in real time....