Barnea Blog

Are Publicity Brochures for Apartment Developers Considered an Agreement?

July 19, 2020 / by Daphna Klein

Developers and entrepreneurs often market apartments for sale using glossy prospectuses and state-of-the-art simulations that purport to represent to the buyer the apartment they are about to purchase. Sometimes, though, there is no connection between the information in the brochures and the apartment one purchased. The question arises of whether such publicity materials constitute a binding document.

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Categories: Real Estate

Crowdfunding Regulation in Israel

June 21, 2020 / by Zvi Gabbay

In a short video, Dr. Zvi Gabbay explains the crowdfunding model, which has become an attractive channel for both investors and companies seeking funding, and overviews current regulation in Israel.

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Categories: Capital Markets | Regulation

Facing A Criminal Investigation? Why It’s Important to Consult an Attorney Beforehand

June 9, 2020 / by Eran Elharar

Facing Criminal Investigation? Why It Is Important to Consult an Attorney Beforehand

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Categories: Litigation | White Collar

How to Arrange the Inheritances of Agricultural Farms

May 17, 2020 / by Barnea

If you are the owner of agricultural land, you may find yourself wondering about the future of the family farm after your passing. You should know this is subject to laws, agreements, protocols, and regulations unique to the agricultural sector in general and to land in particular.

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Categories: Kibbutz Sector | Private Clients | Tax

Companies and Class Actions

May 6, 2020 / by Eyal Nachshon

Adv. Eyal Nachshon, a partner in the Litigation Department who often represents defendant companies in class action lawsuits, presents in this short video the conditions for filing a class action lawsuit, the matters for which a suit can be filed, and how a defendant company should formulate a defense.

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Categories: Litigation

Startup Funding in the Coronavirus Era

April 30, 2020 / by Barnea

Get up in the morning, go to work, sit in meetings, pick up the kids from school, go to the grocery store, work out at the gym, or just meet up with friends and family. It’s hard to believe that until a few weeks ago this described a normal day for most people. It’s clear today that no matter where we work, our age, and where we live, the reality of our lives, both personally and professionally, has changed immeasurably thanks to the new player in the market-the coronavirus.

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Categories: Corporate | High Tech | Start- Ups

Is Your Business Ready for the Day After COVID-19?

April 14, 2020 / by Gal Livshits

After the coronavirus crisis passes, numerous legal disputes are likely to arise, since many companies will fail to meet their contractual-business obligations. It is recommended for each company to prepare also for the legal disputes in which it can expect to find itself.

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Categories: Corporate | Litigation

Contractual Obligations during the Coronavirus Outbreak

April 6, 2020 / by Samuel Henri Samuel

The coronavirus outbreak has stricken us all. Alongside the invasion of personal space, the virus’ effects have not spared the business arena, and the ability of both businesses and individuals to meet their contractual obligations is also in question.

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Categories: Corporate

The Offense of Bribery

March 30, 2020 / by Hadar Israeli , Shir Rozenzweig

What is the definition of bribery in Israeli law and what are the maximum penalties for it?

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Categories: Litigation | White Collar

Taking Testimony in Israel for Criminal Trials in the United States

March 23, 2020 / by Hadar Israeli , Shir Rozenzweig

Recently, United States federal courts have been more frequently approving the extra-territorial collection of testimony for use in criminal trials to be held in the United States. While the collection of such testimony for civil proceedings held in US courts is already commonplace, until now it has been a very rare occurrence in criminal proceedings.

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Categories: Litigation | White Collar