Financial Times commends Rimon in its list of the six “Most innovative North American law firms 2016: Redesigning the service model”

December 6, Rimon was honored among North America’s leading innovative law firms in The Financial Times’ Innovative Lawyers 2016 report released Dec. 6. The report recognizes law firms that have successfully innovated and adapted their legal services to serve clients’ business interests and respond to 21st-century challenges. The firm was commended for its innovations in redesigning the…

Robert Q. Lee sits on panel at the “Hong Kong as the Gateway to Asia” event hosted by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce

On November 10, 2016, Mr. Lee spoke at the panel discussion of “Hong Kong as the Gateway to Asia”. This event, hosted by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, focused on avenues to building and maintaining local network for incoming Asian businesses and investors. Mr. Lee represents public, private, and emerging growth companies in corporate and commercial…

CLE Webinar – 2016 Ethics Review

Presentation provided by Rimon’s Founding Partner and COO, Yaacov Silberman 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 will include confidentialy, conflicts of interest, collecting fees, and more. (1 CLE Credit…

CLE Webinar – US/EU Data Privacy Update

Presentation provided by Rimon’s Corporate and International Trade Attorney Jill M. Williamson together with Claire Walsh of Cannings Connolly, London. Discussion of recent developments in data privacy in both the US and EU, covering the new EU Data Protection Regulation and the effect of Brexit on implementation, US Safe Shield, HIPAA, CANSPAM and other US Privacy Regulation. (1 CLE Credit)…

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

Presentation provided by Rimon’s Corporate and International Trade Attorney Jill M. Williamson along with Trial and Corporate Governance and Compliance Attorney Ignacio Alvarez. Highlights of cases in the last year, new regulation, and lessons that companies can take to guide their compliance programs and address corruption risk. (1 CLE Credit) CLE credit available This program is approved…

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

Presentation provided by Rimon’s Federal, State and International Tax Partner Melinda Fellner 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. Melinda will review the present…

Client Alert: Confidentiality Clauses Can Cost You: SEC Issuing Fines for Inconsistency with Dodd-Frank Whistle Blower Protection Rules

Recent SEC enforcements mean it’s time to reconsider the risks of including overbroad confidentiality clauses in employment agreements and other business documents of registrants (e.g., public companies, mutual funds, investment advisors, transfer agencies and broker dealers).  The 2010 Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act sought to increase the identification of wrongdoing by providing…