This important decision has many applications outside of drug cases.  In many white-collar cases, the government seizes business documents pursuant to subpoena.  Some of these documents have exculpatory value, meaning they tend to show that the defendant is not guilty.  When these documents go missing, as we all know can happen, the trial judge must instruct the jury that they can infer that the destroyed evidence was helpful to the defense.  Wouldn’t you love to have a judge give that instruction in your trial?

• AB 397 – Contractors must recertify workers’ compensation exemptions when they renew their licenses.
• AB 2219 – Roofing contractors must have workers’ compensation insurance, even if the contractor does not have any employees.

Failure to maintain insurance where required may result in an automatic suspension of a contractor’s license. Accordingly, it is imperative that contractors ensure they have the appropriate coverage before performing any work.

The new Form I-9 has a different format and has updated information reflecting changes since the last edition was published. Additional information was provided evidencing that employees from Honduras and Nicaragua that have EAD cards have an automatic extension even if the new EAD card is not yet available. If your company needs assistance with I-9 information, please contact the Immigration and Nationality Law group at the following email address:  INL Email Address.

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