Client Alert: “The Federal Communications Commission opens radio and television broadcasting to foreign entities”

For more than 80 years, Section 310(b) of the Communications Act 1934 has been interpreted as prohibiting direct foreign ownership of more than 20% and indirect ownership of 25% or more of US radio and television broadcast stations. Effective January 31 2017, this will change as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has removed longstanding prohibitions against these limitations on…

Recent Developments in Anti-Corruption Law and Enforcement – CLE Webinar Recording

Presentation provided by Rimon’s Corporate and International Trade Attorney Jill M. Williamson along with Corporate Governance and Compliance Attorney Ignacio Alvarez. This Webinar provided different highlights of cases in the last year, new regulation, and lessons that companies can take to guide their compliance programs and address corruption risk. This webinar satisfies 1 CLE Credit Download the PDF slides…

Changes in U.S. Sanctions, Opportunities and Risks – CLE Webinar Recording

Presentation provided by Rimon’s Corporate and International Trade Attorney Jill M. Williamson along with Trial and Appellate Attorney Carlos F. Gonzalez The US has significantly loosened restrictions on transactions in both Cuba and Iran. This session overviewed the changes, discussed how companies can take advantage of these changes, and what risks and restrictions still remain. This webinar satisfies 1 CLE…

US/EU Data Privacy Update – CLE Webinar Recording

Presentation provided by Rimon’s Corporate and International Trade Attorney Jill M. Williamson together with Claire Walsh of Cannings Connolly, London. The webinar covered recent developments in data privacy, in both the US and EU, giving special attention to the new EU Data Protection Regulation and the effect of Brexit on implementation, US Safe Shield, HIPAA, CANSPAM and other US Privacy…

What’s New Pussycat? A Hot Update on IRS Disclosure Issues for 2017 – CLE Webinar Recording

Presentation provided by Rimon’s Federal, State and International Tax Partner Melinda Fellner Bramwit It has now been seven years since the launch of the first of the IRS offshore voluntary disclosure programs allowing taxpayers to come forward voluntarily to fix their unreported income issues and un-filed Fincen 114 (formerly “FBAR”) issues. In this Webinar, Melinda reviewed the…

2016 Ethics Review – CLE Webinar Recording

Presentation provided by Rimon’s Founding Partner and COO, Yaacov Silberman In this webinar, Mr. Silberman took a look back at the ethics opinions relevant to business lawyers issued by the states of New York, California, Texas, Illinois and Florida, as well as the ABA, in 2016. Topics covered included confidentialy, conflicts of interest, collecting fees, and more. This…