On September 6, 2023, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the “Captive Audience Bill” into law prohibiting employers from coercing employees into attending or participating in employer sponsored meetings promoting the employer’s view on political, religious, or unionization matters.  The legislation also requires employers to post a sign in every workplace informing employees of their…

I. Introduction The growth of e-commerce has been undeniable over the past decade, steadily increasing from $1.3 trillion in retail sales in 2013 to $5.8 trillion in 2023 – a 346% increase. This growth is not only attributed to the ubiquitous platforms, e.g., Amazon’s and Alibaba’s of the world, but also to the emergence of…

Law360 (March 8, 2024, 9:35 PM EST) — “The U.S. International Trade Commission has decided that a Swedish manufacturer of air conditioners for use on boats doesn’t have a patent case against a handful of rivals based in Florida and China after all. A notice published Thursday indicated that the commission had voted to clear a quartet of…

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…

Rimon Falkenfort advised a group of investors on the sale of a 70,000 m² logistic area located in Cologne, Germany. The property was acquired by Panattoni, and the Panattoni Campus Cologne East will be built on the site in two construction phases until 2027. The property has a long-rooted tradition and for more than a…

A bill in the Florida legislature that would increase regulation of third party litigation funding “(Litigation Funding”) has stalled.[1] Sixty seven lobbyists have weighed in on the bill according to the Florida House of Representatives Lobbyist Disclosure and Information website, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, Burford, the International Legal…

We are pleased to announce that Rimon was named 2024 Best International Full-Service Law Firm of the Year – Global by Lawyer International 100. The awards highlight the achievements of 100 distinguished professional firms and individuals across the globe, each recognized for their unique legal expertise within their geographic regions.   About Rimon PC  Rimon…

Rimon Partner Peter McLaughlin recently shared insights on the Federal Communications Commission (FFC) ruling that effectively outlawed AI-powered robocalls in Nearshore America’s article “Breakdown: The FCC Bans AI Robocalls, What Next?” The article breaks down the FCC’s ruling and what the decision may mean for businesses who hoped to leverage the powers of AI in…

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…

Earth, Wind & Fire has won its trademark lawsuit against a tribute act that used the legendary R&B group’s name without permission, with a federal judge ruling that the evidence pointed “overwhelmingly” in the band’s favor. The tribute band’s marketing was described as “deceptive and misleading” by a Miami federal judge. We congratulate our client, Earth Wind…