FinCEN Restrictions under FEND Off Fentanyl Act Targets Mexican Financial Institutions

FinCEN, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network of the U.S. Treasury has issued new restrictions under the FEND Off Fentanyl Act, targeting three Mexican financial institutions, CIBanco S.A., Institution de Banca Multiple (CIBanco), Intercam Banco S.A., Institución de Banca Multiple (Intercam), and Vector Casa de Bolsa, S.A. de C.V. (Vector)—as being of primary money laundering concern…

Avoiding Common Employer Pitfalls: Small Business Issues Under State and Local Employment Laws

Small businesses often operate without the same legal and human resources infrastructure as larger businesses, which makes compliance with state and local employment laws particularly challenging. Many business owners assume that federal employment laws provide the primary compliance framework—but state and local laws often create broader and more nuanced obligations, particularly around employee leave, anti-discrimination…

Avoiding Common Employer Pitfalls: Background Checks in Hiring

Background checks are widely used by employers to verify candidate credentials, evaluate potential risks, and make well-informed hiring decisions. However, missteps—particularly those involving criminal or credit history—can create serious legal exposure. A range of federal, state, and local laws regulate how and when background information may be used, and noncompliance can result in costly claims…

Podcast Roundup: Wealth and Law, June 2025

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…

New York Raises Jury Duty Pay to $72

Effective June 8, 2025, employers have new obligations for increased jury duty pay in New York.  Employers with more than 10 employees are required to pay employees serving on jury duty either their regular daily wage or the New York State’s jury fee of $72 per day—whichever is less—for the first three days of service.…

Lawline: FTC Update 2025: Fake Reviews, Endorsements, Click-to-Cancel, Algorithmic Bias, and More

In his latest Lawline program, Rimon Partner Joseph Rosenbaum provides timely guidance on the Federal Trade Commission’s expanded regulatory framework and enforcement priorities, offering practical insights for attorneys advising clients on advertising, marketing, privacy, and consumer protection compliance in an era shaped by emerging technologies like generative AI. Overview of the Course This timely program,…

FFI Features Patricia Annino in Business Families and Family Businesses: The STEP Handbook for Advisers

We are pleased to recognize that Rimon partner Patricia M. Annino, FFI Fellow, for her contribution to Business Families and Family Businesses: The STEP Handbook for Advisers, Third Edition. Patricia co-authored the chapter, “Theories and Models in Family Enterprise Advising,” alongside Judy Green, president of the Family Firm Institute. Read the full FFI feature here…