In a significant decision that reshapes, and harmonizes, the landscape of employment law across all Circuits, the Supreme Court has handed employers a significant victory in Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) disputes. In E.M.D. Sales, Inc. v. Carrera, the Supreme Court resolved a circuit split by holding that the preponderance-of-the-evidence standard applies when employers seek…

→ Background: According to the International Labor Organization, approximately 27.6 million people – of whom 3.3 million are children – work in forced labor conditions around the globe in every continent and in many industries such as textiles, mining, agriculture and consumer product manufacturing to name only a few. The eradication of forced labor in…

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…

***This article was originally written for and published by Mondaq by Rimon Electa Law S.E.L.A.S. Partner  Olivia Lê Horovitz. The full text of the Mondaq article, published with consent, is below. 1 Legal framework 1.1 Does your jurisdiction have a civil law system, a common law system or a hybrid system? France has a civil law…

“New U.S. Government Regulation on Restricted Outbound Investments”  by Rimon attorney Chelsea Ellis. Published by LawFuel and republished in full with consent of publisher The U.S. Government recently issued final regulations on restricted outbound investments (a.k.a. “Reverse CFIUS”), 31 CFR Part 850, which will go into effect January 2, 2025.   On December 9, 2024, we…

Employees are busy planning celebrations, and may also experience stress from balancing personal and professional responsibilities. Buying gifts, planning menus, meeting workplace deadlines and using unused vacation days all create challenges! This season also offers a meaningful opportunity for employers to show appreciation, encourage inclusivity, and support employee well-being. The end of year presents an…

On December 3, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a nationwide order prohibiting the Treasury Department/Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) from enforcing the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). This is, however, only a preliminary injunction and not a final decision – and FinCEN has indicated it would appeal this decision. …

On August 1, 2024, in Turrieta v. Lyft, Inc., the California Supreme Court clarified an important procedural issue that relates to the resolution of Private Attorney General Act (PAGA) matters. Most PAGA lawsuits, which are brought in the name of the government (but are not coordinated or controlled by the government) wage and hour group…

As you may know, CBP Regulations implementing 19 U.S.C. § 1307 prohibition on the importation of goods made with the use of forced labor (i.e.,19 C.F.R. § 12.42, et. seq.) provide in part as follows: 19 C.F.R. § 12.42 Findings of Commissioner of CBP … (f) If it is determined on the basis of the…

On November 18, 2024, Rimon attorneys James Min and Samuel Finkelstein attended the CFIUS annual conference in Washington, D.C., where officials from the CFIUS member agencies offered insights into the Committee’s deliberations, suggestions for CFIUS practitioners, and perspectives on the Committee’s direction after the Trump Administration assumes office in 2025. I. Effective Engagement with CFIUS…