Barnea Blog

What you need to know about buying your first home

February 23, 2016 / by Maya Zisser

Buying an apartment is usually the biggest purchase of one’s life, and for most of us it represents a significant financial outlay. Therefore, once we’ve found an apartment we like but before we’ve signed a contract, it’s very important to check out several angles.

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Categories: Real Estate

The Guide to the Newbie Tenant

February 21, 2016 / by Liat Keisary Yahalomi

So you posted on Facebook that you’re looking for a place to live. You read the fine print of every ad on yad2.co.il. You asked everyone – from your grandmother to your elementary school bestie – for help, and you were probably one of 50 people who showed up to see the place. And now the place is yours for the asking! But before you commit, make sure to check these tips so that in the future you don’t regret signing the lease

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Categories: Private Clients | Real Estate

Funding your organization

February 8, 2016 / by Michael Barnea

"Funding your organization" - a lecture in Hebrew by Micky Barnea given to the program of the Executive U.S. Embassy Alumni. The lecture took place at the Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality's Center for Young Adults, with the participation of William Grant, Deputy chief of Mission at the US Embassy. https://youtu.be/xosL4R7umnA

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Categories: Corporate

Just before you “pass” on saying “I do”

January 25, 2016 / by Liat Keisary Yahalomi

In recent years, more and more couples are opting to live together without getting married, for a variety of reasons. The State of Israel has enacted clear laws addressing the division of property for instances when couples who are legally married decide to separate; however, if a couple decides to not be formally married, they are deemed a “common law couple,” and then matters become more complicated.

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Categories: Private Clients

Shaming on the Internet and Social Networks – the Business Aspect

January 17, 2016 / by Barnea

ou have tirelessly invested time, money and significant efforts in order to create a business and to grow it, and you finally see the fruits of your labor and maybe even begin to profit. Yet all of this can disappear with the stroke of a pen (or a tap on the “enter” key). One unsatisfied customer uploads a hostile post about your business to a forum or a social network, and it goes viral and spreads throughout the internet like wildfire

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Categories: Internet

Employment law – Year End Summary

January 7, 2016 / by Barnea

The year 2015 was characterized by legislative initiatives and interesting rulings relating to the labor market in Israel –employers became obligated to send written notices to job candidates about whether or not they have been accepted for employment, the issue of soccer games on Saturday and more.

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Categories: Employment

Trends In The TMT Industry

December 24, 2015 / by Barnea

The Technology, Media & Telecommunications area is changing. We are now seeing new products, new services and innovation at a faster rate than ever before. The Israeli government identifies TMT as one of the most robust areas of the Israeli economy today and it encourages multinational companies to develop their IP within Israel. The government provides tax benefits, funds and grants to companies who develop their IP in Israel, under domestic and international programs, agreements, treaties and collaborations.

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Categories: Corporate

Founders’ agreement – in a nutshell

December 14, 2015 / by Michael Barnea

A founders’ agreement is the first encounter between entrepreneurs who are embarking on a joint venture to establish a successful start-up company. A founders’ agreement reflects the relationship between the entrepreneurs inter se and between each of them and the joint venture. The importance of this agreement should not be underestimated. This comprehensive agreement, which is tailored to the nature, needs and aspirations of each of the entrepreneurs, and particularly those of the new venture, provides a strong foundation for a healthy and successful company.

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Categories: Corporate

Gambling via Mobile Device – Constraints and Opportunities

December 7, 2015 / by Barnea

The online gambling industry generates billions of dollars annually and is one of the burgeoning industries on the internet today. The growth of this industry spurred online gambling operators to search for additional operating channels, besides PCs and laptops, such as applications customized for mobile phones and handheld devices that may be used on membership-based websites (such as online casinos).

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Categories: Internet

Israeli Online Gaming Sector – Q&A

November 17, 2015 / by Barnea

Q: You work extensively with companies operating in the online gaming sector – what are the legal and regulatory challenges faced by firms operating in this sphere? A: The main legal and regulatory challenges which face online gambling operators is the worldwide shift from what is known as the .com situation to the .country environment. This relates mainly to the changes facing online gambling operators that are required, due to legislative changes, to obtain online gambling licenses in numerous jurisdictions across the world in order to continue their operation in those jurisdictions.

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Categories: Internet