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Are You Ready for an ICE Raid?

Event Type: Seminar

Event Date: 04/29/2025

Location: The Oxford Suites - Sonoma County, 67 Golf Course Drive West, Rohnert Park, CA 94928

Join employment and immigration attorneys at CMPR and FBCL for a discussion on preparing for and responding to ICE raids.

Topics

  • Audits vs. Raids
  • Judicial vs. Administrative Warrants
  • Written Response Plan
  • Response Team
  • Training
  • I-9 Compliance
  • Constitutional Rights
  • Enhanced Documentation
  • Avoiding Discrimination Claims

Speakers

  • Arif Virji, Esq.
  • Samantha Pungprakearti, Esq.
  • Justin Hein, Esq.
  • Julia D. Marquez, Esq
  • Lucy F. Lee, Esq.

Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 11am-12:30

10:30 a.m. - Registration for In-Person Attendees

11:00 a.m. - Program

Lunch included, no cost

Join us in-person or remotely by Zoom

Register Here

Labor Law Immigration Law

Prepare Your Business for ICE Audits and Immigration Raids: What You Need to Know

In the event of potential heightened immigration enforcement, businesses must be informed so that they can be prepared.

CMPR put together a brief guide for all businesses on what it can do now in advance of any immigration action. Please click here to read more. In short, the following are the key action steps all businesses should take:

Key Steps to Take Now:

  • I-9 Compliance: Ensure that all employee records are accurate and complete. Conduct an internal audit to identify any errors or missing documentation.
  • Designate a Response Team: Appoint a point person to handle any ICE interactions. Train staff on legal rights and responsibilities.
  • Prepare for a Raid: Know what to do if ICE arrives. Understand the difference between judicial and administrative warrants, and limit access to only those areas or records authorized by a judicial warrant.
  • Prepare for the PR Fallout: Have a plan in place in case ICE decides to publicize its interaction with your business.
  • Ensure Quality Partners: If you use third parties for staffing, ensure you have contractual assurance that they will comply with the law as to hiring and protection in the event that they fail to do so.
  • Manage Employee Concerns: Fear of raids can lead to absenteeism or workers quitting. Reassure employees and provide resources about their rights.

Our team is here to help answer questions or assist with compliance strategies. Contact Arif VirjiJustin HeinSamantha PungprakeartiKristin Mattiske-Nicholls, and Sarah Hirschfeld-Sussman today.

Register for CMPR’s 2025 Employment Law Update

Major changes in 2025 include:

  • Increasing minimum wages and exempt salaries. 
  • Wage and hour (PAGA) reform.
  • Crime victims leave expansions.
  • Indoor and outdoor heat illness standards.
  • And many more!

Speakers

  • Arif Virji, Esq.
  • Samantha Pungprakearti, Esq.
  • Justin Hein, Esq.
  • Sarah Hirschfeld-Sussman, Esq.
  • Kristin Mattiske-Nicholles, Esq.

CONFERENCE DETAILS

Join us In-Person or Remotely by Zoom

Date/Time:
January 14, 2025
8:30 a.m. - Registration & Breakfast for In-Person Attendees
9:00 a.m. - Program

Location:
The Oxford Suites - Sonoma County
67 Golf Course Drive West
Rohnert Park, CA 94928

In-Person attendees will be eligible to win a $400 gift card for dining at "the girl & the fig" restaurant in our Raffle Prize Drawing.

Register Here

www.comprlaw.com / Phone: 707-526-4200

Save the Date: Join CMPR at the Wine Industry Expo with Exclusive Discount!

Save the Date: Wine Industry Expo
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Sonoma County Fairgrounds


Please use the promo code CAR216 below to get a $30.00 discount on any ticket including Conference Sessions (Expo Floor Pass becomes free)

The code expires on December 4th, so please register by then!

To learn more about this show and to register visit https://wineindustryexpo.com.

Save the Date for CMPR’s Employment Law Update 2025

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To learn more about CMPR, and how you may profit from what we have to offer, please call us to arrange an introductory meeting.

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California Employers Must Have a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan

Effective July 1, 2024, a new California law requires most employers to have a written Workplace Violence Prevention Plan (WVPP). This law applies to all employers with workplaces that are accessible to the public (with few exceptions).

Key components to a Workplace Violence Prevention Plan include:

  • Assessment of workplace violence risks at the workplace;
  • Directives on how to report incidents, threats or concerns and how they will be investigated;
  • Initial training and annual trainings thereafter;
  • Maintenance of violent incident log (5 year retention); and
  • No retaliation for reporting violence.

Cal/OSHA published both an employer and employee fact sheet which provides guidance on new responsibilities under the law.

Employers that haven’t already done so should take steps now to create a WVPP tailored to their workplace, including adapting it to different facilities and work sites. Once employers have a WVPP established, they should take steps to train employees as soon as possible.

If you need assistance with developing and implementing your WVPP, or if you have any questions about this or any other employment law matters, please contact Arif Virji, Justin Hein, Samantha Pungprakearti, Kristin Mattiske-Nicholls, or Sarah Hirschfeld-Sussman at Carle, Mackie, Power & Ross LLP for your labor and employment law needs.

Call us at (707) 526-4200 or email us at avirji@cmprlaw.com; jhein@cmprlaw.com; samanthap@cmprlaw.com; kmattiske@cmprlaw.com; or shsussman@cmprlaw.com.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Corporate Transparency Act: Important Information Regarding Your Reporting Requirements

Federal regulations were issued pursuant to the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) and effective as of January 1, 2024.

The CTA requires both domestic and foreign-owned corporate entities, including corporations, limited liability companies, limited partnerships and other entities, (referred to below as “Reporting Companies”) to: 

  • Report certain beneficial ownership information (“BOI”) to the US Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”).
  • Disclose information about who created the entity or registered it to do business in the US (the “Company Applicant”).
  • Report any change to previously reported information within a specified time period.

The CTA defines a “beneficial owner” as an individual or entity which directly or indirectly exercises “substantial control” over the Reporting Company, or directly or indirectly holds a 25% or greater ownership interest in the Reporting Company.  “Substantial control” refers to those having significant influence over the management, operations, or decisions of a company, which includes all directors, as well as executive officers such as CEO or president, CFO, COO, and general counsel. 

The CTA’s reporting requirements are intended to be broadly applicable, but will principally affect smaller companies, rather than larger or otherwise highly regulated entities.  However, the CTA does provide for 23 types of entities that are excluded from the definition of a “Reporting Company.”  These exempt entities include:

  • Financial Institutions: Entities that are registered and regulated by federal authorities including banks, credit unions, depository institution holder companies, and money transmitting businesses already registered with FinCEN.
  • Governmental Authorities: Entities that exercise governmental authority on behalf of the federal or a state government, or a political subdivision of such government.
  • Larger Operating Companies: Entities that employ more than 20 full-time employees, have a physical office in the US, and have filed a federal income tax for the previous year demonstrating more than $5,000,000 in gross receipts or sales.
  • Tax-exempt Entities: Entities that are tax exempt 501(c) organizations.
  • Certain Subsidiaries: Entities that are part of a larger affiliated group of corporations may be exempt under certain situations, but not always, so careful analysis of any subsidiary companies will be required. 

 The reporting deadlines for the CTA are:

  • Reporting Companies formed prior to January 1, 2024, have until December 31, 2024, to file an initial report.
  • Reporting Companies formed on or after January 1, 2024, have 90 days after formation to file an initial report.
  • Reporting Companies formed on or after January 1, 2025, will have 30 days after formation to file an initial report.
  • Once initial filings have been made, any changes to an initial report must be reported within 30 days of the date on which the change occurred.

 The CMPR Team is currently working closely with third-party service providers to provide efficient and cost-effective compliance solutions for reporting under the CTA. If you have any questions regarding the CTA or require assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to your usual CMPR contact. Otherwise, please contact Simon R. Inman or Paul Castillo; telephone: 707-526-4200.

In addition, you can find more information about the CTA and its compliance requirements directly from FinCEN at https://www.fincen.gov/boi.

Please Join CMPR's Employment Attorneys on June 6, 2024 for a Discussion of he Up to 40 Weeks of Accommodations Required for Expecting Employees Under the PWFA

CMPR is holding its midyear employment seminar on June 6, 2024. This year’s topic is the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which goes into effect on June 18, 2024. The PWFA greatly expands the rights of expecting employees, including requiring accommodations for up to 40 weeks for conditions arising:

  • before during and after pregnancy
  • out of contraception, menstruation, infertility, and fertility treatment
  • from a miscarriage, stillbirth, or having or choosing not to have an abortion.  

We hope you can join us in a discussion of these important issues. You can sign up for the seminar on the invite below.


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CMPR's Jeremy Little Voted Bohemian Best of North Bay

Good news: Per Bohemian Best of North Bay, Jeremy Little voted as “The Best Attorney – Real Estate in Napa County”.  

About

Providing solutions to your most critical wine industry challenges is the power of CMPR: WINE. With a unique depth and breadth of wine industry experience and expertise, our seasoned team of legal advisors guides you through the full range of strategic and day-to-day business and regulatory issues.

The creation of fine wine is no mere accident of nature. Excellence demands vision and passionate adherence to standards of the highest quality. So it is with building a successful business within the wine industry. The stakes are high. To ensure success, you must avoid pitfalls with prudent decision-making, every step of the way.

CMPR: WINE is a practice group within Carle Mackie Power & Ross LLP, one of Northern California's most respected full service business law firms.


THE TEAM

The combination of the expertise and experience of the CMPR:WINE team represents a unique resource able to quickly and efficiently respond to any situation.

JOHN MACKIE, a founding CMPR partner and leader of the CMPR:WINE team, has focused his practice on the wine industry since 1993 advising on a wide range of strategic corporate and real estate transactions as well as land use, and environmental compliance issues. He is also actively involved with WineVision, Sonoma County Food & Wine Center, Sonoma State University Wine Business Program, Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance and Alexander Valley Wine Growers Association.

PHILLIP KALSCHED regularly advises businesses in the wine industry particularly in the area of real estate matters, including acquisitions and sales of vineyards and winery facilities, vineyard leases, and land use and planning matters. His expertise also extends to business formations, grape contracts, secured lending, and partnership transactions.

SIMON INMAN has handled a wide range of business transactions including merger and acquisition transactions, start-up and venture capital financings, stock options and other equity incentive plans, public and private securities matters, real estate, tax-exempt bond transactions and other bank financings.

JOHN DAWSON is head of the firm's Intellectual Property practice and a member of the firm's Wine Group. His practice is focused in the areas of intellectual property, business transactions, alcoholic beverage law and litigation.

JEREMY LITTLE practices in the firm’s Food and Alcoholic Beverage Group with an emphasis on business formation, raising capital, alcoholic beverage compliance, contracts, trademarks, and the purchase and sale of related companies.

 

Contact

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Title Name Email Phone Extension
John Mackie jmackie@cmprlaw.com 707-526-4200
Simon Inman sriman@cmprlaw.com 707-526-4200
Phillip Kalsched pkalsched@cmprlaw.com 707-526-4200

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Carle, Mackie, Power & Ross, LLP 100 B Street, Suite 400, Santa Rosa CA United States of America 95401

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