Through the Prism of Leadership: A Talk about the History of Hartford University with Three of Its Presidents

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Rimon Partner, Stephen Joel Trachtenberg (1977–88), Humphrey Tonkin (1989–98), and Walter Harrison (1998–present) will discuss their experiences leading the University of Hartford for almost four decades in a panel discussion with Board of Regents Chair Lucille Nickerson and Regent Elsa Chin A’07, ’09. Join the three people who led the University through nearly two-thirds of its history, and add your own views and…

International Litigation Attorney Stephen Díaz Gavin Joins Rimon Law as Partner in its Washington, DC office

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(Washington) Expanding its team of international practice attorneys, Rimon Law is joined by leading complex international litigation attorney Stephen Díaz Gavin as a partner in its Washington, D.C. office. Mr. Gavin represents foreign governments and companies in U.S. trial and appellate courts, international tribunals and arbitration matters, as well as advises U.S. based firms in foreign litigation matters.…

Is This the End for Valuation Discounts in Family Wealth Transfers?

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Wealthy families for decades have been successfully utilizing illiquid, minority interests in business entities such as family limited partnerships (FLPs), family limited liability companies (LLCs), and closely-held corporations to transfer wealth to the next generation or beyond at significantly discounted valuations. These entities commonly hold closely held business interests, real estate, or other investment assets,…

The West Coast Law Firm Leadership Forum, presented by Thomson Reuters

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The West Coast Law Firm Leadership Forum is the premier business of law forum for law firm managing partners, executive directors and C-level executives across the region. Rimon’s COO, Yaacov Silberman, will be speaking on a panel titled, “Needle in the Haystack: How to Control Costs and Uncover Profitability.” The panelists will discuss growing opportunities in profit…

Blockchain’s Value Propositions and Business Development Opportunities, by Rimon Partner Bernays T. (Buz) Barclay

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Rimon Partner Buz Barclay offers his insight about potential application of blockchain within the power and energy generation/transmission industries. In this article, Mr. Barclay summarizes the stand outs and most relevant takeaways from the Blockchain Congress held on September 13 and 14 in NYC. You can access the full article here. Mr. Barclay focuses his practice on business transactions primarily in the electric power industry and…

Bernays “Buz” Barclay published in Power Finance & Risk: “Changing Everything Again: Applying Blockchain Technology to the Power Industry”

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In this Power Finance & Risk article, Buz Barclay discusses the exciting possibilities that this new technology brings, and will bring, to the table. He calls on the power industry to engage with blockchain technology stating that “blockchain-based applications will be coming to the power industry and we will be much better for it. It is important to become conversant with…