Rimon Partner Stephen Trachtenberg talks to eCampus News about for-profit schools converting to nonprofits

Rimon’s Stephen Trachtenberg, the President Emeritus of George Washington University, tells eCampus News that many for profit schools are converting to nonprofits to evade the rigorous scrutiny of the for-profit sector because if they go nonprofit, they’ll be treated more benignly.  According to Trachtenberg, “It’s perfectly legal, but if I were a regulator for the government, I’d…

Rimon Partner Stephen Trachtenberg quoted by CBS News about potential legal liabilities for universities amid recent incidents surrounding America’s fraternities.

Universities are now facing a continual stream of problems in dealing with the long-overlooked behaviors of the fraternity and sorority system. Rimon partner, and GW University President Emeritus, Stephen Trachtenberg has been called by reporters for his deep knowledge of how administrators should handle this complex issue. Stephen was recently quoted by CBS News in a…

Rimon Partner John Isaza talks to both Fox News and Information Week about legal ramifications of Hillary Clinton’s use of private emails

As the story of Hillary Clinton’s use of an outside email server during her tenure as Secretary of State turned into a national issue, Rimon partner John Isaza became a key source for reporters looking for an authority on information governance and record management issues. John was quoted by Fox News and Information Week for his thoughts. Read…

Rimon Partner Stephen Trachtenberg featured in Inside Counsel

Rimon Partner Stephen Trachtenberg was recently featured in Inside Counsel. Professor Trachtenberg, who is President Emeritus and University Professor of Public Service at The George Washington University, was drawn to Rimon by its “reputation for excellence and innovation” and growing university practice. “Rimon already represents several large research universities – real grown-up schools,” Trachtenberg explains. “I am going…

Adviser’s Principal Banned for False Statements of Eligibility, Failure to Maintain Records and Compliance Manual

A February SEC enforcement case provided a reminder to investment advisers of the importance of meticulous compliance with requirements regarding record retention and compliance manuals.  In the order*, the SEC settled an administrative proceeding for various alleged offenses by a small investment adviser and its owner.  Notably brazen were the adviser’s false representations regarding its…

Corporate and Financial Services attorney Benjamin L. Douglas joins Rimon Law as Partner in San Francisco office

San Francisco, CA – In the continued expansion of its corporate and financial services practices, Rimon Law has added Benjamin L. Douglas as a partner in its San Francisco office. Mr. Douglas counsels businesses in all areas of asset management, including private investment advisers, hedge, real estate, and venture funds, mutual fund managers, and firms with…