SEC adopts amendments to the “accredited investor” definition

Today, the Securities and Exchange Commission adopted amendments to the “accredited investor” definition in Rule 501(a).  These are: adding a new category that permits natural persons to qualify as accredited investors based upon certain professional certifications, designations or credentials or other credentials issued by an accredited educational institutions which the Commission may designate from time…

Rimon welcomes Xiaowei Ye, former Managing Partner of Morgan Lewis’ Beijing office, as a Partner in DC and Shenzhen offices

Continuing to expand Rimon’s presence in China, Xiaowei Ye, former Managing Partner of Morgan Lewis & Brockius’ Beijing office, has joined the firm as a Partner in Rimon’s Shenzhen and Washington, DC offices. Ms. Ye has over 25 years of experience in Asia representing major multinationals, financial institutions, international and Chinese companies as well as private…

Lessons From The Prohibition Era: How New Enforcement Presents Greater Legal Risk For Illicit Market Cannabis Businesses featured in Benzinga

Patrick Devine’s article in Benzinga examines the use of tax evasion as an enforcement strategy in the prohibition era and highlights the recent use of the strategy by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration to prosecute illegal cannabis businesses.  It then discusses potential federal enforcement in California as the DEA is in the early…

Webinar: Optimizing Customer Relations During a Pandemic – A Legal Perspective

Dror Futter, Partner at Rimon Law, joined Work-Bench for a tactical webinar on “Optimizing Customer Relations During a Pandemic – A Legal Perspective.” A companion playbook is available for download at https://bit.ly/329yy8W Dror Futter focuses his practice on startup companies and their investors, and has worked with a wide range of technology companies. His fifteen years’ experience as…

Rimon Associate Michael Vargas honored in the Silicon Valley Business Journal’s 40 under 40 awards

Rimon Associate, Michael Vargas, named as a 40 under 40 honoree hosted by the Silicon Valley Business Journal. Silicon Valley Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Awards celebrate the next generation of Silicon Valley elite. These young leaders were judged on professional accom­plishments, community leadership, awards, and milestones. Congratulations Michael! Read the full Silicon Valley Business Journal article…

Rimon welcomes Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights attorney Jacquelyn Choi as Partner in its Los Angeles office.

Los Angeles— Rimon is proud to welcome Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights attorney Jacquelyn Choi as a Partner in its Los Angeles office. Ms. Choi joins Rimon from Raines Feldman LLP, where she was a Partner. Ms. Choi counsels secured and unsecured creditors involving all facets of corporate bankruptcy and has extensive bankruptcy litigation and appellate experience. For more than a…