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Document Subpoena from US Authorities: Critical Steps

December 13, 2023 / by Hadar Israeli

When an individual or a corporation receives a document subpoena from the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), from a US regulatory authority like the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), or from any other law enforcement agency in the US, it is very important to know what to do next to ensure the first response serves the client’s legal interests and best defense. More importantly, the initial response must not compromise or harm the best possible legal strategy down the road.

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Categories: White Collar

Adv. Amos Rosenzweig | Barnea Jaffa Lande

Rights of New Immigrants (Olim Hadashim) and Returning Israeli Residents

December 3, 2023 / by Amos E. Rosenzweig

A large number of expat Israelis and diaspora Jews are considering returning or making Aliyah to Israel in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war. These two groups are entitled to a basket of absorption and social security benefits from the Ministry of Immigrant Absorption, the National Insurance Institute, the Israel Tax Authority, and other authorities. It is important for would-be immigrants to be aware of these benefits and to include them in their considerations.

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Categories: National Insurance Institute (NII)

Adv. Alon Anava, Partner, Capital Markets

Israeli Private Companies and Prospectus Obligations

November 19, 2023 / by Alon Anava

For Israeli private companies aiming to secure investments, it is crucial to have a solid understanding of the obligations set forth by the Israeli Securities Law. Chief among these is the prohibition on conducting public offerings of securities without a proper prospectus, which, if violated, could lead to legal scrutiny.

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Categories: Capital Markets

Rights of Victims of Hostile Actions and Their Families

October 29, 2023 / by Amos E. Rosenzweig

People injured by hostile actions in Israel and their families, as well as the families of those who were kidnapped, are entitled to benefits and continuing support from the National Insurance Institute, including medical treatments, recovery, rehabilitation, and financial support for loss of income and damages.

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Categories: National Insurance Institute (NII)

Adv. Samuel Henri Samuel | Barnea Jaffa Lnade

Doing Business in Israel: Effects of War in Israel on International Companies

October 25, 2023 / by Samuel Henri Samuel

The effects of war on international contracts and agreements is considerable, yet the law in Israel does not automatically regard a state of war as one. It is therefore crucial to address such issues in the contract itself.

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Categories: Corporate

Doing Businesses in Israel: Obligations for Social Security

September 20, 2023 / by Amos E. Rosenzweig

Employers in Israel must be aware of their rights and obligations vis-à-vis Israel’s National Insurance Institute in order to avoid overpayments, legal risks, and fines.

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Categories: Employment | National Insurance Institute (NII)

Employees’ Rights in Israel during At-Risk Pregnancies

July 25, 2023 / by Amos E. Rosenzweig

Sick days, a social security benefit, or a disability pension from the pension fund? Employees have several options for receiving wages during at-risk pregnancies when they are unable to work, each of which has its own advantages and disadvantages.

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Categories: National Insurance Institute (NII)

AI in the Workplace – Benefits and Risks

July 25, 2023 / by Avishay Klein , Netta Bromberg

AI technologies have enormous potential. However, using AI technologies in the workplace may result in a variety of exposures. It is important to understand how best to use AI, as well as when never to use it.

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Categories: Employment

Dr. Zvi Gabbay Interview with Tony Petrov on Future of Crypto

July 20, 2023 / by Zvi Gabbay

Dr. Zvi Gabbay, the head of our Capital Markets Department, was interviewed by Tony Petrov, the chief legal officer at Sumsub. The two discussed financial regulation, the crypto industry, and jurisdictional settings. Topics also included FTX’s collapse, the SEC charges against Coinbase, and the future of crypto regulation.

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Categories: Capital Markets

Israeli Institutional Investors and Transfer Rights

July 9, 2023 / by Roy Engel , Yakov Vilenski

Investment funds usually make transfers of units in a fund to third parties contingent upon the approval of the fund managers. This practice may make it difficult for Israeli institutional investors to prove ownership and absolute control over units, as required by the regulations.

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Categories: Corporate

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