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October 3, 2017

Understanding the Terms of Startup Investment

Adv. Yuval Lazi, a partner in our Corporate Department, will lecture today at HIP – Heseg Innovators Program on investment agreements.

October 2, 2017

Your Employees Are Beginning to Unionize – What You Need To Know?

Many employers worry about the day they might discover their employees are organizing and joining a labor union. This concern is natural, since an employer used to running its business as it deems fit, and according to its business needs, is not interested in sharing the helm with its employees’ representation.

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September 28, 2017

Hosting a Delegation of Chinese Executives

We are hosting today a delegation of senior executives from large enterprises across a variety of industries in China. These executives have come to Israel to learn about Israeli innovation and entrepreneurship.

September 28, 2017

Revision of the Regulations Requiring Websites and Applications to be Accessible for People with Disabilities

The Knesset Labor, Welfare and Health Committee recently approved a comprehensive revision of Regulation 35 of the Accessibility to Online Services Regulations under the Equal Rights for People with Disabilities Regulations (Service Accessibility Adjustments), 2013.

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September 26, 2017

Article on Regulatory Challenges of Fintech Companies Featured in TheMarker

Adv. Micky Barnea, the firm’s managing partner, published an article in TheMarker’s FinTech Magazine on the regulatory challenges facing fintech companies. Micky notes that barriers to entry include not only product development but also the ability to address regulatory requirements effectively. The knowledge gained in this process can therefore become a valuable intellectual property asset with significant commercial potential.

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September 26, 2017

Blocking Online Gambling Websites – New Israeli Legislation

The Israeli parliament has enacted new legislation that will authorize Israeli courts to issue orders that block, inter alia, online gambling website.

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September 25, 2017

Privacy and Cookies – the New Balance Introduced by Apple

Apple is set to introduce a new feature in the Safari browser that will significantly reduce advertisers' ability to collect and use personal data. The new feature, called Intelligent Tracking Prevention (ITP), imposes a 24-hour time limit on third party tracking cookies and a 30-day time limit on first party cookies.

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September 25, 2017

Purchase Group United Sarona Poised to Fall Apart

The United Sarona purchase group, which won a tender a year and a half ago to build several towers near Tel Aviv’s Sarona Market, is on the verge of breaking up. In recent days, several group members have begun preparing to file a lawsuit against the group’s organizers, with the assistance of Adv. Zohar Lande, head of Barnea’s Litigation Department. The planned lawsuit follows the organizers’ failure to recruit new members or secure alternative funding to keep the project moving forward.

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September 24, 2017

Israeli Binary Options CEO Arrested in US on Suspicion of Electronic Fraud

The Israeli CEO of a binary options company has been arrested by federal investigators in the United States on suspicion of electronic fraud. We are representing the company in this matter. In an interview with TheMarker, we noted this is a relatively early stage in the legal process and that an indictment has not yet been filed.

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September 24, 2017

Registration for an Application Is Tantamount to a Binding Contract

The New York Circuit Court of Appeals ruled recently that when a new user confirms the “terms of service” and “privacy policy” on an application’s registration screen, even without perusing the legal documents provided through these links, such approval suffices to raise the user’s legal engagement with the company to the standing of a binding contract.

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September 19, 2017

ICO Whitepaper

ICO is the abbreviation of Initial Coin Offering, a term inspired by the capital market term IPO (Initial Public Offering). This is when a company recruits debt or capital by publishing a prospectus offering of its securities to the public for the first time. A prospectus is a profound legal and accounting document that furnishes information about the company, its management, its businesses, and its financial position. Once a company’s securities are held by the public, it becomes a public company.

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September 18, 2017

Spain Fines Facebook for Collection of Information without Consent

The Spanish Data Protection Authority slapped Facebook with a USD 1.4 million fine over three instances in which Facebook collected information on ideology, sex, religious beliefs, personal tastes, and browser history without properly notifying users what such information was being obtained for.

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September 18, 2017

Article in The Times of Israel on Drag-Along Provision

Adv. Ariella Dreyfuss contributed an article to The Times of Israel on the drag-along provision included in most investment documents. Ariella outlines five tips for minority shareholders looking to ensure the drag-along mechanism works for them when negotiating investments.

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September 14, 2017

What Constitutes Personal Information According to EU Law? The Examination Script Example

In a case recently brought before the European Court of Justice (ECJ), the Advocate General provided an opinion according to which a candidate's examination script, as well as the comments made on the script by the examiner, is personal data the candidate is entitled to receive.

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September 14, 2017

How Does TAMA 38 Begin?

Dozens of TAMA 38 projects are never implemented for a variety of reasons. Here is a short overview of points to help you ensure your TAMA 38 project is put into practice.

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September 14, 2017

Adv. Itay Gura to Lecture on Founders' Agreements and IP

Adv. Itay Gura will lecture today at StarTAU's acceleration program on founders' agreements and IP.

September 12, 2017

India: Right to Privacy Declared to Be Protected under the Constitution

The Supreme Court of India recently ruled that the right to privacy is an integral part of the right to life and personal liberty enshrined in the Indian constitution, and as such is entitled to the same legal protection.

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September 12, 2017

Speaking at EY Anti-Fraud Forum

We participated in the EY Anti-Fraud Forum, where we discussed how workers can take an active role in self-regulation and compliance.

September 10, 2017

Ministry of Communications to Form a Tender Committee for the Allocation of a New Cellular Spectrum

The Ministry of Communications has appointed a tender committee to formulate and draw up a tender for the allocation of a spectrum for the provision of advanced cellular services.

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September 7, 2017

Deliver a Strong Value Proposition to Raise Funds Effectively

When you are ready to raise money to begin or expand operations for your startup, you cannot just ask and wait for money to pour in. Todays investors are savvier than ever. They need to understand the value you create, for investors and for the market your company will serve. You need to understand your business model thoroughly, but you should also prepare concise answers to the questions any smart investor will ask.

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