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2022: A Turbulent Year for the Cryptocurrency Sector

January 8, 2023 / by Andrey Yanai

On the one hand, the cryptocurrency industry is still in the throes of the crisis caused by a series of bankruptcies and one of the biggest scandals in the world of finance. On the other hand, transparent and decentralized alternatives to the centralized financial sector demonstrate why they are so important, as well as their ability to function effectively even in times of crisis.

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Categories: Blockchain | Capital Markets

2022: Legislative and Judicial Trends – Israeli Labor Law

January 5, 2023 / by Netta Bromberg

In terms of Israeli legislation in 2022, the new and amended legislative arrangements were designed to advance the integration of diverse groups in the workplace. One such example is the amendment to the Male and Female Workers (Equal Pay) Law enacted in June 2022, which prescribed, for the first time, that particular types of employers must report wage gaps in the organization.

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Categories: Employment

2022: Developments in Financial Service Providers Regulations

January 3, 2023 / by Anat Even-Chen , Ori Rodriguez

This article summarizes the regulatory developments imposed on financial service providers, including of non-bank credit and financial asset services, and the key measures companies engaging in this sector should take in preparation for 2023.

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Categories: Capital Markets | Enforcement | Regulation

2022: Antitrust and Competition in Israel – A Year in Review

January 1, 2023 / by Ran Karmi , Irit Brodsky

2022 was characterized by many trends relating to competition law in Israel. Ramped up handling of monopolies, unfair pricing and restrictive trade practices, and enhanced collaboration between Israeli government ministries and the Competition Authority are just some of the trends we witnessed during 2022 in this field.

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Categories: Corporate | Regulation

2022: Trends in Real Estate Law in Israel

January 1, 2023 / by Maya Zisser

The uptrend in Israel’s housing prices continued in 2022. It appears we are only now beginning to feel the outgoing government’s measures. In the regulatory arena, amendments to the Sale Law (Apartments) should begin affecting the balance of powers between buyers and sellers of new apartments.

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Categories: Real Estate

Doing Business In Israel: Regulation of Carbon Pricing

December 21, 2022 / by Barnea

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions to decelerate climate change processes is an important goal of many countries. The two main mechanisms that countries use to reduce GHG emissions are carbon taxation and carbon emissions trading.

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Categories: Corporate | Regulation

Intricacies of SAFEs (Simple Agreement for Future Equity)

December 15, 2022 / by Dean Weinberg

Contrary to its title, as a Simple Agreement for Future Equity, a SAFE may not be as simple as it seems, and it has complexities.

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Categories: Corporate

From Agricultural Lands to Business Projects: How to Overcome Challenges along the Way

December 8, 2022 / by Hagit Ben Moshe

Agricultural communities in Israel are far from realizing their inherent business potential. Regulatory restrictions force such communities to be selective in choosing the transactions proposed to them and to maintain informed and long-term thinking about their priorities and the alternatives. What is the best way for them to realize their potential?

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Categories: Kibbutz Sector | Real Estate

Proposed Amendment to Israeli Class Action Regulations Could Infringe on Public Companies’ Rights

November 23, 2022 / by Eyal Nachshon

The proposed amendment to the Class Action Regulations contradicts the Courts Regulations (Review of Files). If enacted, any person, in any case and without providing justification, may review the statements of response filed by respondent-companies to the motions to certify class actions filed against them.

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Categories: Corporate | Litigation

Doing Business in Israel: Hedge Funds

November 16, 2022 / by Zvi Gabbay

Hedge funds can prove to be a particularly attractive channel in a small market like Israel, precisely because more sophisticated investment strategies and exposure to the international capital market are necessary to create added value over the “usual” market volatility.

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Categories: Capital Markets

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