Barnea Blog

The Law of Facebook Is Not the Law of Small Companies

July 4, 2019 / by Zvi Gabbay

On June, two seemingly unrelated events took place: the SEC filed suit in federal court against the company Kik Interactive and Facebook announced the expected launch of a new digital currency – the Libra. What’s the connections ?

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Categories: Capital Markets | High Tech | Regulation

The French Paradox

June 24, 2019 / by Samuel Henri Samuel

In contrast to Britain and Germany, France does not appear as one of the leading investor countries in the Israeli economy. Adv. Samuel Henry Samuel outlines the situation.

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Categories: Corporate | High Tech | Start- Ups

The Difference between a Distributor and an Agent in the Law’s Eyes

June 10, 2019 / by Gal Livshits

Do you sell, market, or distribute someone else’s goods in Israel? Your role, whether as a distributor or as an agent, affects the rights you are entitled to by law.

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Categories: Litigation

Advertising Message or Informational Content? – How Israeli Courts Interpret the “Spam Law”

May 13, 2019 / by Daphna Klein

More and more people have begun filing claims on the grounds of violations of the “Spam Law.” Israeli courts, for their part, are conveying an encouraging message to consumers in their latest rulings: they are awarding significant compensation and are certifying class actions against advertising companies and also against officers.

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Categories: Internet | Litigation

2019: The Rise of Femtech

April 29, 2019 / by Ariella Dreyfuss

In the past three years, an estimated $1 billion has been invested in women’s health technology, and according to Pitchbook, femtech raised $650 million in VC funding last year alone and $241 million so far this year. Still since just around 6% of all decision-makers at U.S. venture capital firms being female, it is not surprising that it is difficult to secure funding for women’s issues.

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Categories: High Tech | Start- Ups

Saving Israel’s National Outline Plan 38 for Urban Renewal

April 1, 2019 / by Alon Wolner

The housing shortage in Israel and the issue of urban renewal are constantly on the public agenda. This past year, there have been many discussions about the actions that must be taken to initiate and carry out urban renewal projects.

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Categories: Real Estate

Crowdfunding – The New World of Investments in Israel and in the United States

March 21, 2019 / by Zvi Gabbay , Hagit Ross

The crowdfunding model enables the general public investment opportunities that were previously reserved only for sophisticated or institutional investors. In this article we examine the Israeli and American models and why the Israeli legislators should find ways to make the crowdfunding channel more attractive, for both investors and companies seeking funding.

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Categories: Capital Markets | Corporate

Eight Basic Terms Relating to Antitrust and Competition

March 13, 2019 / by Sagi Gross

When reaching business decisions, nearly every manager must consider issues relating to restrictive trade practices. Click to read basic terms that every business should know about the antitrust law.

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Categories: Corporate | Regulation

Key Principles for Writing an Effective Website Privacy Policy

February 25, 2019 / by Karin Kashi

In order for a privacy policy to give you the legal protection you need, it should be written effectively. Here are a few key principles to keep in mind when writing a privacy policy for your website.

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Categories: Internet

Tips before Signing a Lease Agreement for an Apartment

February 13, 2019 / by Barnea

Since an apartment lease can contain several pitfalls, here are some important issues you should check in order to ensure you begin your lease on the right foot.

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Categories: Real Estate