Colorado Lawyer: Tax and Estate Planning for Nonresident Real Estate Owners

In a recent article by Colorado Lawyer, Rimon Partner Brent Nelson and co-author Griffin H. Bridgers, discuss tax implications surrounding nonresident ownership of real estate in Colorado, addressing important state and federal tax and estate planning concerns for individuals. Colorado is blessed with tremendous scenery, activities, and opportunities. It’s no surprise, then, that many non-Colorado…

NLRB Decisions Mandate Significant Handbook Revisions

As expected, under the Biden Administration, the National Labor Relations Board has become more “labor friendly”. In that vain, the NLRB has substantially changed what handbook language will be perceived as contrary to the requirements of the National Labor Relations Act to not interfere with sections 7 rights of employees to self-organize, and engage in…

Graphjet Technology, The World’s Only Direct Biomass-to-Graphite Producer, Completes Transaction and Will Begin Trading on Nasdaq

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, March 14, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Graphjet Technology (“Graphjet” or “the Company”), a leading developer of patented technologies to produce graphite and graphene directly from agricultural waste, and Energem Corp. (“Energem”) (Nasdaq: ENCP, ENCPW) today announced they have closed their previously announced business combination (“the Business Combination”). The transaction, which was approved…

Effective Patent Assertion Defense – A Tutorial

Patent Assertion Defense is not taught in college or law school. Instead, Patent Assertion Defense is learned by experience. In other words, it is mostly learned on the job, from more senior IP Department members or lawyers. This paper provides a brief tutorial on effective Patent Assertion Defense using online tools. Hopefully, this tutorial will…

The U.S. Government Publishes An Updated List of Critical and Emerging Technologies (CETs): Impact on CFIUS and Export Controls?

In February 2024, the U.S. National Science and Technology Council (“NSTC”) and its Fast Track Action Subcommittee on Critical Emerging Technologies updated the previous 2022 Critical and Emerging Technologies (CETs) List.  The first update in two years is instructive in identifying the CETs that the U.S. Government is focused on for national security concerns. The…

HR Alert – Employee Handbooks

As laws change and best practices emerge, it’s vital to regularly update handbooks to reflect current regulations. We regularly assist a wide range of organizations in navigating employment law complexities, from updating existing policies to drafting new ones and offering guidance on legal requirements. By proactively updating your handbook, you may mitigate legal risks and…

Podcast Roundup: Wealth and Law, February 2024

Wealth and Law is a project of attorney Brent Nelson and guests who share their knowledge in an educational, collaborative, and innovative format, with the goal of improving access to important information for professionals and individuals. Brent Nelson is an established and respected thought leader and estate planning and tax partner at Rimon. Explore the…

The U.S. Announces New Sanctions and Export Controls on Russia Following Alexei Navalny’s Death and on the Second Anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict

On February 23, 2024, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”), U.S. Department of the Treasury, imposed new sanctions on Russia targeting nearly 300 individuals and entities on the SDN list (now totaling over 2,000) and the Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce, designated additional 93 entities to the Entity List (which…

The U.S. Broadens and Clarifies Sanctions Regulations for Humanitarian Work in North Korea

On February 15, 2024, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”), U.S. Department of the Treasury published revisions to the North Korea Sanctions Regulations (“NKSR”, 31 CFR Part 510), which were long overdue to assist humanitarian organizations, non-governmental organizations (“NGOs”) and news media to utilize the appropriate sanctions exemptions. Before North Korea closed its borders…