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New York State Paid Lactation Breaks

Insights New York State Paid Lactation Breaks David J. Mahoney · New York State Paid Lactation Breaks Maureen Bradley · September 18, 2024

On April 24, 2024, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation to implement the state’s fiscal year 2025 budget.  Within that legislation was a line item amending the NYS Labor Law requiring employers to provide nursing mothers with 30 minutes of paid break time to express breast milk at work, updating a law that had…

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Movie Star Law: Negotiating Talent Deals in the Film Industry

Insights Movie Star Law: Negotiating Talent Deals in the Film Industry Jon Mechanic · September 17, 2024

Humanity is hardwired to tell stories. From the ancient Greek chorus, the travelling troubadours of the Middle Ages, the Globe Theatre of Shakespeare’s England, to the Hollywood Hills, this seems to be a constant. With the emergence of the moving image, so too have movie stars emerged as a pillar of the entertainment industry and…

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Coffee Talk: Steps to a Successful Internship Program

Events Coffee Talk: Steps to a Successful Internship Program David J. Mahoney · Coffee Talk: Steps to a Successful Internship Program Rita DiStefano · Coffee Talk: Steps to a Successful Internship Program Alyssa Murphy · Coffee Talk: Steps to a Successful Internship Program Christine Wittneben · Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | 10:30-11:00 am

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | 10:30-11:00 am Elevate Your Internship Program: Best Practices, Legal Essentials, and Measuring Success. Join our live webinar featuring an employment law attorney and HR professionals as they share key strategies for building a successful, compliant internship program. Discover how to enhance your company culture, build commitment, and navigate legal requirements…

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Future Vision II Acquisition Corp. Announces the Closing of its $57,500,000 Initial Public Offering including Full Exercise of Underwriter’s Over-Allotment Option to Purchase Additional Units

News Future Vision II Acquisition Corp. Announces the Closing of its $57,500,000 Initial Public Offering including Full Exercise of Underwriter’s Over-Allotment Option to Purchase Additional Units Debbie A. Klis · Future Vision II Acquisition Corp. Announces the Closing of its $57,500,000 Initial Public Offering including Full Exercise of Underwriter’s Over-Allotment Option to Purchase Additional Units Olivia Y. Wang · September 13, 2024

Rimon P.C. client, Future Vision II Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: FVNNU), today announced the closing of its initial public offering of 5,750,000 units, which includes 750,000 units issued pursuant to the underwriter’s exercise of its over-allotment option in full, which offering was priced at $10.00 per unit, resulting in gross proceeds of $57,500,000. Future Vision’s units are…

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Kill the DJ – “How do I prove I own my song?” — We asked lawyers so you don’t have to

News Kill the DJ – “How do I prove I own my song?” — We asked lawyers so you don’t have to Celeste Moy · September 11, 2024

Rimon Partner Celeste Moy was recently interviewed by Kill the DJ, where she discussed how musicians can protect their creative work. She emphasized the importance of copyright registration to establish ownership, protect against infringement, and qualify for statutory damages. So you’ve written a song…but how do you prove you actually own it? Distributors, music supervisors,…

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U.S. Copyright Office Publishes Final Rule On Termination Rights, Royalty Underpayments and Derivative Rights Disputes

Insights U.S. Copyright Office Publishes Final Rule On Termination Rights, Royalty Underpayments and Derivative Rights Disputes Celeste Moy · September 5, 2024

On July 9, 2024, the U.S. Copyright Office published its final rule confirming that the derivative works exception to termination rights do not apply to the statutory blanket mechanical licenses established under the Music Modernization Act.  What’s the importance of the final rule, and who will benefit from it? Here’s the legal context! Sections 203…

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City of Belen announces new wind tower facility with expected $314 million economic impact

News City of Belen announces new wind tower facility with expected $314 million economic impact Young Jun Roh · September 4, 2024

The City of Belen has announced that wind tower manufacturer, Arcosa, will be expanding into the city with a new facility. The facility is expected to create 250 local jobs and have an economic impact of $314 million over the next decade. The agreement was facilitated through the use of industrial revenue bonds, economic development…

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Agriculture & Natural Solutions Acquisition Corporation Announces US$510 Million Business Combination

News Agriculture & Natural Solutions Acquisition Corporation Announces US$510 Million Business Combination Debbie A. Klis · Agriculture & Natural Solutions Acquisition Corporation Announces US$510 Million Business Combination Andrew Reilly · Agriculture & Natural Solutions Acquisition Corporation Announces US$510 Million Business Combination Benjamin Aguilera · Agriculture & Natural Solutions Acquisition Corporation Announces US$510 Million Business Combination Roy W. Gillig · Agriculture & Natural Solutions Acquisition Corporation Announces US$510 Million Business Combination Ivan Komaritsky · Agriculture & Natural Solutions Acquisition Corporation Announces US$510 Million Business Combination Olivia Y. Wang · September 3, 2024

We are pleased to announce the proposed business combination agreement between Rimon client, Australian Food & Agriculture Company Limited (AF&A), and Agriculture & Natural Solutions Acquisition Corporation, a special purpose acquisition company. Upon closing, the combined company, Agriculture & Natural Solutions Company Limited (“NewCo”), expects to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)…

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Podcast Roundup: Wealth and Law, August 2024

Insights Podcast Roundup: Wealth and Law, August 2024 Brent Nelson · August 30, 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…

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Rimon Partner Sam Coppola Recognized in the 19ᵗʰ edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™

Awards Rimon Partner Sam Coppola Recognized in the 19ᵗʰ edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™ Saverio (Sam) Coppola · August 29, 2024

Rimon is proud to announce that Partner Sam Coppola has been recognized in the 19ᵗʰ edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™. Sam Coppola was recognized in the Entertainment Law category. Recognition by The Best Lawyers in Canada™ is based on peer review, capturing the opinions of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their…

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