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Video: Best Practices in I-9 Compliance for HR Professionals
You might be wondering: "How bad can a few simple I-9 mistakes be?" It's natural to think that a mistake or two won’t matter. Especially if you’re busy with lots of other things or haven’t been trained to avoid these mistakes. Unfortunately, when it comes to...
Can a Company Use a Social Media Video Without Licensing? Courts Say “No”
In the age of social media, video content has never been more widely available. What used to demand the planning and labor of a film crew and TV/theatrical distribution can now be spontaneously shot on someone’s phone and released on Instagram. Perhaps the casual...
Cannabis Candy Makers: Read This Before You Register a Trademark
We have addressed CBD and cannabis products in recent years on this blog, but the story continues to evolve as more and more states make not only CBD but full THC products legal. Federal legalization remains elusive, but is likely inevitable. In particular, CBD and...
Shareholder Jep Barbour attended the JBA’s Past Presidents Reception
Last month, Marks Gray Shareholder Jeptha "Jep" F. Barbour attended the Past Presidents Reception at The River Club in Jacksonville, with other local leaders in the legal industry. Jep served as the President of the Jacksonville Bar Association in 1996-1997 and also...
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Shareholder Jep Barbour attended the JBA’s Past Presidents Reception
Last month, Marks Gray Shareholder Jeptha "Jep" F. Barbour attended the Past Presidents Reception at The River Club in Jacksonville, with other local leaders in the legal industry. Jep served as the President of the Jacksonville Bar Association in 1996-1997 and also...
Commemoration of Kent & Crawford’s Merger with Marks Gray
On August 1, 2023, we marked a memorable milestone—the 20th anniversary of Kent & Crawford’s merger with Marks Gray! That merger revitalized the combined law firm and propelled the firm into the 21st century with expanded areas of practice, incorporation of new...
16 Marks Gray attorneys recognized by US News Best Lawyers
We are thrilled to announce 16 Marks Gray attorneys have been recognized by 𝘜.𝘚. 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴 𝘉𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘓𝘢𝘸𝘺𝘦𝘳𝘴 for 2024! Two selected as “Lawyer of the Year” and four as Ones to Watch. Their dedication and commitment to excellence have earned them this prestigious honor. Being...
What to do if you are presented a Restricted Social Security Card?
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...
Videos
VIDEO: 10 Day E-Verify Timeline
In this video, Immigration Business and Compliance attorney Giselle Carson talks about the new 10 day E-Verify Timeline.
VIDEO: July 2021 Immigration Updates
Check out Business Immigration and Compliance attorney Giselle Carson's July 2021 Immigration updates!
VIDEO: June Immigration Updates
Check out Marks Gray Business Immigration & Compliance attorney Giselle Carson's June Immigration updates!
VIDEO: What is the difference between Work Visas and Work Permits?
In this video, Immigration Business and Compliance attorney Giselle Carson speaks on the differences between Work Visas and Work Permits.
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