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…

On February 23, 2024, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”), U.S. Department of the Treasury, imposed new sanctions on Russia targeting nearly 300 individuals and entities on the SDN list (now totaling over 2,000) and the Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce, designated additional 93 entities to the Entity List (which…

On February 15, 2024, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”), U.S. Department of the Treasury published revisions to the North Korea Sanctions Regulations (“NKSR”, 31 CFR Part 510), which were long overdue to assist humanitarian organizations, non-governmental organizations (“NGOs”) and news media to utilize the appropriate sanctions exemptions. Before North Korea closed its borders…

Congratulations to Rimon partner, Michael Vargas, who has been appointed to the American Bar Association’s Commission on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI). The SOGI Commission leads the Association’s nation-wide commitment to diversity, inclusion and full and equal participation by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons in the Association, legal profession, and society. In this role,…

The County of Santa Clara has appointed Rimon Associate Michael Vargas as Chair of the Santa Clara County Commission on Equal Access and Employment Opportunity. The purpose of the Commission is to advise the Board of Supervisors, the County Executive, employee groups, community groups, and the public at large on ways to promote equal access…

London – Law360 Pulse interviewed Rimon CEO Michael Moradzadeh on the firm’s new London office, longtime Reed Smith Managing Partner Roger Parker’s role as U.K. Director, the firm’s future plans for continued international expansion, and more. Highlights include: On the unique value Roger Parker brings to the team: “‘From Roger’s side, certainly the operational experience — knowing how to open offices in new jurisdictions, knowing how to…

Boston, MA – Rimon is pleased to welcome Steven P. Eichel as a Corporate and Tax Partner in the firm’s Boston Office.  Mr. Eichel is the 34th Partner to join Rimon in 2020. He joins the firm from Saul, Ewing, Arnstein & Lehr LLP, where he was also a Partner. Mr. Eichel is a highly versatile business and tax attorney who represents clients in multiple…

Rimon’s opening of its new office in Bogota, Colombia, and welcoming of tax and estate planning partner Rodrigo Castillo Cottin to the firm was covered by Law.com, Latin Lawyer, Leaders League, The International Comparative Legal Guides, Westlaw, and Bloomberg Law. “RIMON’S RISE – This may be Rimon Law’s time to shine. The alternative law firm, which is well-suited to functioning during…

The September 15 signing of a normalization agreement and establishment of diplomatic relations between the UAE and Israel brings tremendous opportunities, and significant challenges, for investors and companies seeking to do business in friendly, but unfamiliar environments.  Rimon Law, a cloud-based law firm and one of the only US-based law firms with both Israel and…

Rimon is proud to welcome Katie Hyman as a Partner in its Washington D.C. office. She joins Rimon from Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. Ms. Hyman is the 19th partner to join the firm so far this year. Ms. Hyman is widely experienced in international dispute resolution, including multijurisdictional, offshore, and investor-state matters. She practices out…