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October 16, 2025

My Forex Funds Lawsuit: Warning to the Proprietary Trading Sector

In May 2025, a US federal court dismissed the US Commodities Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) fraud lawsuit against the proprietary trading company My Forex Funds (MFF). At first glance, this may seem like a resounding legal victory, but a closer analysis reveals a more complex picture.

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October 16, 2025

President Trump Imposes New Tariffs, Once Again Sowing Economic Chaos

The United States President recently announced the imposition of new 25% to 100% tariffs on pharmaceuticals, heavy-duty trucks, upholstered furniture, and kitchen and bathroom cabinets. The move is rocking markets and is likely to impact shipping costs, the furniture industry, and trade relations with various trading partners. It could also affect Israeli companies in various sectors.

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October 16, 2025

Israeli Supreme Court Precedent: Minimum Incarceration for Cartel Offenses

In early September 2025, the Israeli Supreme Court issued its ruling on Youngster v. State of Israel, also known as the “Poland trips cartel case.” In this landmark ruling, the Supreme Court called for the imposition of much harsher sentences for restrictive arrangements between competitors (cartels). It also set a minimum sentence of nine months of incarceration for such offenses.

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October 16, 2025

Israel Tax Authority Announces Green Track to Apply for Recognition as Public Institution

In August 2025, the Israel Tax Authority (ITA) announced the launch of an expedited track for public institutions applying for recognition for donations purposes under Section 46 of the Income Tax Ordinance [New Version].

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October 15, 2025

Hagag Development Europe: Expansion of Series E Bonds

Advs. Elad Reshtick and Raz Landau from our firm represented Hagag Development Europe in the successful expansion of its Series E bond issuance, raising approximately ILS 94 million at an interest rate of 5% and a weighted average duration of 3.1 years. The transaction follows the company’s recent success in securing five additional international tenders for the construction and development of natural gas infrastructure, with an expected total consideration of approximately EUR 16 million.

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October 5, 2025

Reforming Payment Models for Securities and Advisory Services

On the eve of Rosh Hashanah, a joint task force from the Bank of Israel, the Ministry of Finance, and the Israel Securities Authority published an interim report for public comments, proposing a major reform in the way financial institutions (mainly banks, TASE members, and other players) are paid for securities services and investment advice.

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October 1, 2025

Adv. Elad Reshtick in TheMarker: Real Estate Entrepreneurs Turning to Capital Market

Adv. Elad Reshtick, a partner in our Capital Markets Department, was interviewed for a feature by TheMarker of leading experts in the field, which sheds light on a growing trend in the Israeli real estate market. Small and mid-sized developers with substantial real estate activity are increasingly turning to the stock exchange to raise capital through public offerings and debt issuances. These entrepreneurs manage hundreds of millions of shekels and continue to demonstrate financial resilience, maintaining a strategic focus on defensive sectors, particularly urban renewal projects.

September 29, 2025

Colorado-Israel Ecosystem Networking Evening in Tel Aviv

Our firm is hosting a unique gathering in collaboration with the Colorado-Israel Chamber of Commerce (COIL). The event will bring together Israeli and American founders, investors, corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem partners exploring opportunities with Colorado's thriving innovation scene. The program will include an overview of upcoming delegations, US market entry programs, and innovative pilots.

September 29, 2025

Representing Henkel in a Strategic Investment

Adv. Ariella Dreyfuss, a partner in the firm's International Commercial Department, along with Adv. Dean Weinberg, represented Henkel in its strategic investment in the Israeli predictive maintenance startup Feelit Technologies.

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September 25, 2025

First Series of Prediction Markets in the United States

Prediction markets have experienced rapid growth in recent years, thanks to the emergence of platforms attracting millions of users, such as Kalshi and Polymarket. These platforms have proven successful in predicting the outcomes of diverse events.

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September 24, 2025

Professional Webinar: National Insurance in a Changing Reality – Everything Employers Need to Know

The Manufacturers’ Association, in collaboration with our firm, is hosting a professional and in-depth webinar on national insurance rights covering a wide range of topics, from combining reserve service with employment to relocation and residency tests when moving abroad, eligibility due to injury from hostile actions, and occupational injury claims. Adv. Amos Rosenzweig, a special counsel at our firm, will provide detailed guidance on the most relevant and up-to-date issues in this area.

September 22, 2025

Barnea: Representation of Hagag Europe in a Public Offering Valued at ILS 50 Million

Hajaj Europe recently completed an approximately ILS 50 million public offering of shares and warrants. Adv. Elad Reshtik and Adv. Raz Landau from the firm's Capital Markets Department represented the company throughout the process.

September 21, 2025

ISA: Corporations Responsible for Supervising Fundraising Without a Prospectus

The Israel Securities Authority (ISA) recently published audit reports scrutinizing the activities of various investment ventures and corporations that raised funds from the public without publishing a prospectus. The reports revealed a series of failures.

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September 20, 2025

Adv. Alon Abcasis Participated in Panel at Annual Urban Renewal Summit

Adv. Alon Abcasis, a partner and head of the firm's Residential Real Estate and Urban Renewal Department, took part in a panel at the Annual Urban Renewal Summit hosted by the Center for Real Estate. He spoke about the implications of betterment levies in urban renewal transactions, drawing on his extensive experience representing leading developers and construction companies. Alon also highlighted the key market solutions needed to provide meaningful support for senior citizens involved in urban renewal projects.

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September 17, 2025

Barnea: Representing ARM in an Investment Round in proteanTecs

The startup proteanTecs has completed a funding round, securing investment from some of the most prominent players in the semiconductor industry. Our firm, through Adv. Ariella Dreyfuss and Adv. Tamar Greenstein, advised Arm, alongside White Case, in this round. Other participants included Samsung Catalyst Fund and Siemens.

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September 14, 2025

Israel's Most Exquisite Co-Working Space Is Up for Sale

Adv. Idan Miller of our firm has been appointed trustee, leading the sale process of the prestigious Panthera complex, consistently recognized as one of the most beautiful co-working spaces in Israel. Among the complex’s shareholders are entrepreneur Marius Nacht, businesswoman Galia Albin, and professional football player Sharon Beck. The complex is now being offered for sale as part of a creditors’ arrangement filed by the company, following debts of approximately ILS 3.5 million.

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September 14, 2025

Key Takeaways Not to Miss in an M&A Deal: Adv. Itay Gura on “Executive Summary” Podcast

Adv. Itay Gura, a partner from our Corporate Department, appeared on the “Executive Summary” podcast alongside Lior Atias, Managing Partner at Spire. In an in-depth conversation, they explore the behind-the-scenes of MA transactions, from the early legal stages, through deal structure and valuation, to negotiation strategies.

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September 11, 2025

Landmark Settlement in AI Copyright Infringement Lawsuit – Anthropic Case

A significant development occurred last week at the interface between artificial intelligence and intellectual property following the settlement agreement reached by Anthropic in the class action lawsuit filed against it with the US District Court for the Northern District of California.

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September 11, 2025

Forgery in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: A Legal Reckoning

Generative AI has elevated forgery from crude alteration to seamless fabrication. What does this shift means for courts, arbitrators, and litigators who can no longer rely on appearances alone?

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September 10, 2025

Increased Enforcement in Pharmaceutical Sector: BMS and Neopharm to Pay ILS Tens of Millions for Delaying Entry of Competing Drug

The Israel Competition Authority (ICA) published a draft consent decree with Bristol-Myers Squibb and Neopharm, requiring payments of over ILS 44 million by the companies and ILS 200,000 by a Neopharm executive, following indications of monopolistic abuse.

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