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Immigration Reform
Business owners wear many hats, often including that of human resource manager. Although savvy about sales, marketing and running their operations, entre-preneurs often struggle with employment eligibility requirements, non-discriminatory hiring practices and immigration issues. Examining potential immigration-related liabilities will help franchisees reduce their risk of non-compliance and develop sound employment practices and effective hiring policies. Moreover, with immigration reform on the horizon, franchisors need to help their franchisees understand their current obligations while preparing for change in the future.
Recent Developments in Immigration Enforcement
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) (www.ice.gov), a division of the Department of Homeland Security, is charged with enforcing the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA). One of ICE's goals is to investigate and enforce the nation's immigration laws to reduce the demand for illegal employment and protect employment opportunities for lawful workers. Employer compliance under IRCA has focused primarily on civil fines and a maximum penalty of six months' imprisonment and a $3,000 fine for pattern and practice of unlawful hiring. I-9 employment eligibility verification form violations typically result in a civil fine ranging from $100 to $1,100 per employee, with fines for knowingly hiring undocumented workers reaching up to $16,000 per worker.
Yachts, Jets, Horses & Hooch: Specialized Commercial Leasing Models
Defining commercial real estate asset class is essentially a property explaining how it identifies — not necessarily what its original intention was or what others think it ought to be. This article discusses, from a general issue-spot and contextual analysis perspective, how lawyers ought to think about specialized leasing formats and the regulatory backdrops that may inform what the documentation needs to contain for compliance purposes.
Hyperlinked Documents: The Latest e-Discovery Challenge
As courts and discovery experts debate whether hyperlinked content should be treated the same as traditional attachments, legal practitioners are grappling with the technical and legal complexities of collecting, analyzing and reviewing these documents in real-world cases.
Identifying Your Practice's Differentiator
How to Convey Your Merits In a Way That Earns Trust, Clients and Distinctions Just as no two individuals have the exact same face, no two lawyers practice in their respective fields or serve clients in the exact same way. Think of this as a "Unique Value Proposition." Internal consideration about what you uniquely bring to your clients, colleagues, firm and industry can provide untold benefits for your law practice.
Risks and Ad Fraud Protection In Digital Advertising
The ever-evolving digital marketing landscape, coupled with the industry-wide adoption of programmatic advertising, poses a significant threat to the effectiveness and integrity of digital advertising campaigns. This article explores various risks to digital advertising from pixel stuffing and ad stacking to domain spoofing and bots. It will also explore what should be done to ensure ad fraud protection and improve effectiveness.
Turning Business Development Plans Into Reality
This article offers practical insights and best practices to navigate the path from roadmap to rainmaking, ensuring your business development efforts are not just sporadic bursts of activity, but an integrated part of your daily success.