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October 31, 2024 Employment Law, Events, RPJ News & Publications

RPJ’s Nafsika Karavida Featured on Panel Navigating International Business Employment, Immigration and Transatlantic Mobility before Members of the European American Chamber of Commerce

Yesterday, Nafsika Karavida of RPJ, along with Naveen Bhora of WR Immigration, addressed European American Chamber of Commerce Members on legal issues in international business and employment in their panel presentation: “Immigration and Employment Issues – How European and US Citizens Navigate Living & Working Across the Pond.” Ms. Karavida...

November 2, 2021 Entertainment Law, RPJ News & Publications

New York State Expands Protection from Retaliation for Private Sector Employees

On October 29, 2021, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation (S.4394-A/A.5144-A) which enhances protections for private sector employees from retaliation by their employers for reporting illegal or dangerous business activities. According to Senator Jessica Ramos, a sponsor of the bill, the new law “expands the same whistleblower protections available...

October 18, 2021 Client News, RPJ News & Publications

“Missing in Brooks County” Scores Nomination for “Best Political Documentary” at 2021 Critics Choice Doc Awards

RPJ is thrilled to congratulate our team and client Engel Entertainment on well-deserved recognition for Missing in Brooks County and its powerful depiction of the human toll of the crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border, just nominated for “Best Political Documentary” at the 2021 Critics Choice Doc Awards. This empathetic and...

January 15, 2021 Community & Civic Engagement, Entertainment Law, Legal News

Documentary Missing in Brooks County Impacts Newly Passed Legislation to Aid Migrant Rescue and Recovery Efforts

Wrapping up the year on December 31, 2020 (when not inciting riots via Twitter), President Trump signed into law the bipartisan Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains Act, which provides funding to state and local governments, medical offices, humanitarian organizations, and forensics labs, that respond to migrant deaths on a daily...

July 12, 2018 Events, RPJ News & Publications

Thank You for Helping Support the ACLU Immigrants’ Rights Project

RPJ was thrilled to co-host a fundraiser on July 11 with The Law Office of Isabel M. Hidrobo, P.C., The Lions Model Management and Gray Krauss Sandler Des Rochers LLP at District Social to support the ACLU's Immigrants' Rights Project. It was wonderful to have the support of so many...

July 11, 2018 Events, RPJ News & Publications

TONIGHT! Join RPJ and Friends in Raising Funds for ACLU Immigrants’ Rights Project

Our fundraiser for the ACLU's work fighting for immigrants' rights is TONIGHT! In light of the recent events surrounding the treatment of immigrants and their families, we wanted to partner with The Law Office of Isabel M. Hidrobo, P.C., The Lions Model Management LLC and Gray Krauss Sandler Des Rochers...

July 2, 2018 Events, RPJ News & Publications

Join RPJ in Raising Funds for ACLU Immigrants’ Rights Project

In the current immigration climate, it feels imperative to take action and show support for the organizations fighting for immigrants' and civil rights. That's why we have decided to partner with The Law Office of Isabel M. Hidrobo, P.C., The Lions Model Management LLC and Gray Krauss Sandler Des Rochers...

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