California just prioritized “pop-ups” and “placemaking” as key pillars of its urban revitalization strategy. With an eye towards breathing new life into empty storefronts in struggling downtowns and neighborhood commercial corridors, the California Legislature declared that short-term commercial activation generated by trendy “pop-up” concepts has proven effective in reducing commercial vacancy, supporting entrepreneurship, and reactivating…

Question: “Why can’t I pay extra to make this routine plan check go faster?”.  Answer: “Now, you can.”  California lawmakers recently passed and California Governor Newson has signed AB 2418, a bill that expedites plan checks for 1-3 story commercial building permits. Effective until January 1, 2032, unless extended or replaced, AB 2418 works as…

In a recent published decision from the Second Appellate District, Division Eight, filed August 24, 2026, Lakeshore Investments vs. Defendants NOW Solutions, Inc. and Vertical Computer Systems, B343435 (Cal. App. 2nd Dist., Aug. 24, 2026) (Lakeshore), the California Court of Appeal struck down the enforcement of a liquidated damages provision within a settlement agreement on…

IEEPA TARIFF REFUNDS PROCESS – NEXT STEPS By: Sandra Lee Bell · September 3, 2026 I. RECENT UPDATES BY U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION (“CBP”) ON UPCOMING PHASES OF THE CAPE PROCESSING OF IEEPA TARIFF REFUNDS As is generally known by now, CBP has publicly stated that it is implementing the Consolidated Administration and Processing of…

On March 4, 2026, the United States Court of International Trade (“CIT”) ordered the return of all tariffs collected over the past year under the purported authority of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (the “IEEPA Tariffs”). The CIT’s order follows the Supreme Court of the United States’ (“SCOTUS”) decision on February 20, 2026 in LEARNING RESOURCES,…

We are proud to share that Influential Women has recognized Rimon attorney Katherine E. McComic as part of its 2025 honorees. Based in Sacramento, Katherine is a trusted advisor in real estate and land use law, known for her legal precision, practical insight, and collaborative approach. Her work spans acquisitions, financing, zoning, and development, where…

Rimon P.C. is proud to announce that the following attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America: The Best Lawyers in America® (2026 Edition) Boston, MA Patricia M. Annino Trusts and Estates Roy W. Gillig Tax Law Chicago, IL John R. Mussman…