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June 26, 2017
Internet Companies: Beware of Mandatory Israeli Court Jurisdiction
Recently, the Israeli Attorney General, in a legal opinion filed with the Israeli Supreme Court as part of an appeal filed by Facebook, opined that foreign companies (specifically those that do business via the internet) may not escape Israeli court jurisdiction even if the terms and conditions posted on their website state otherwise.
June 25, 2017
Updates and Reliefs to the Rules about Industrial Wastewater
New rules came into effect recently that constitute an amendment and update of the principal rules addressing industrial wastewater flowing from factories into the sewer system.
June 25, 2017
China Increased Tech Investments in Israel
Within a nation exceeding 8.5 million people, Israel is a world leader in technology and innovation, consistently producing an impressive number of tech startups. From drone technology and ride sharing applications, to unique online shopping platforms and breakthrough technologies in the field of life science, Israel’s tech companies cover a myriad of fields. It therefore comes as no surprise that Chinese investors are eager to delve into the countless possibilities, which stem from the advancement of Israeli tech companies.
June 25, 2017
Board of Directors 2017 – Challenges and Risks
In cooperation with the Israeli Directors' Union, Barnea hosted a seminar on the challenges and risks in the functions of a board of directors. Adv. Micky Barnea, the firm's managing partner, discussed the risks in the functions of the board of directors, as well as corporate governance and enforcement programs.
June 22, 2017
Binary Options in Israel – The End?
On June 2017, the government of Israel approved a draft bill to amend the Securities Law that is intended to tip the scales in the battle being waged in the financial trading sector over binary options.
June 22, 2017
BEE Program Demo Day
Adv. Daniel Lorber will serve today as a judge at the demo day of the BEE program, part of the Tel Aviv University entrepreneurship center.
June 22, 2017
Interview with Financial Radio Program on Bezeq Investigation
We were interviewed on a Public Broadcasting Corporation financial radio program about the Bezeq investigation, where we provided an explanation of the Israel Securities Authority process (from 12.06).
June 21, 2017
New Court Decision on Transfer Pricing Taxation
New court decision on transfer pricing taxation may shift structuring of MA transactions from shares to assets.
June 20, 2017
Interview on Radio Program "Where Is the Money"
We were interviewed on "Where Is the Money," a program on the 103FM radio station, following the investigation launched by the Israel Securities Authority against Bezeq, its controlling shareholder Shaul Elovitch, and senior officers on suspicion of offenses under the Securities Law. We explained the meaning of related-party transactions in a company (from 11.38).
June 20, 2017
Interview with Channel 2 News
We were interviewed on a daily Channel 2 News program focusing on economic and consumer matters following the investigation opened by the Israel Securities Authority against Bezeq. During the interview, we explained the ISA's allegations and its reason for initiating the investigation.
June 19, 2017
Precedent Ruling: a Bank May Refuse to Provide Service to a Company Engaging in Virtual Currencies
Precedent set by the Tel-Aviv District Court rules that a bank may refuse to provide service to a company engaging in virtual currencies.
June 18, 2017
Barnea Takes Part in Unistream Annual Event
As part of the event, Adv. Micky Barnea was invited to participate as a judge in Unistream's Entrepreneur of the Year Competition. As part of the competition, teens present their startup companies to leading high-tech experts.
June 18, 2017
Barnea Represents Africa Israel Europe in Commercial and Residential Project in Serbia
Barnea is representing Africa Israel Europe in the establishment of a new commercial and residential project in Serbia called "Skyline Belgrade" at an estimated cost of EUR 200 million.
June 14, 2017
Big Data, Big Legal Minefield
The speed in which vast and complex “bits” can now be processed is staggering. This information is being collected, stored and analyzed to drive efficiency and create actionable intelligence – translating into increased revenues. In short, in today’s world data is power.
June 13, 2017
Adv. Ronit Ofir Appointed as Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court Judge
Adv. Ronit Ofir, a partner in the Litigation Department, was appointed as a judge to the Tel Aviv Magistrate's Court. Ronit joined our firm in 2010 and has extensive experience representing both Israeli and international companies in complex litigation cases before the District Court and Supreme Court, as well as in arbitration proceedings.
June 12, 2017
The Life Science Industry in Israel
The life sciences are advancing at dramatic rates in capabilities and goals. For most of human existence, we have been trying to keep up with the path of diseases as they emerge. Now, we are starting to push more toward prevention and improvement of life in a forward-looking manner. Israel sits at the front of the developmental curve, with over 1,200 active life sciences companies. With its national innovative drive and start-up mentality, Israel provides fertile ground for growth in the sector.
June 12, 2017
BEE – Business Entrepreneurial Experience
Adv. Itay Gura will lecture today on founders' agreements and IP at the BEE program, part of the Tel Aviv University entrepreneurship center.
June 11, 2017
Barnea Hosts Swiss Corporate Delegation
Barnea is co-hosting with StarTAU, Tel Aviv University's Entrepreneurship Center, a Swiss corporate delegation visiting Israel for the first time and looking to connect to the Israeli innovation ecosystem.
June 8, 2017
Barnea Represents Zeev Rom
The Haifa District Court ruled that Gad Zeevi would have to pay businessman Zeev Rom USD 1.5 million in brokerage fees in respect of a deal in which Zeevi acquired 20% of Bezeq in 2000. Adv. Zohar Lande and Adv. Moran Bickel from the Litigation Department represented Zeev Rom.
June 7, 2017
Why the World of Mergers and Acquisitions is Changing in The Big Data Era
Adv. Karin Kashi publishes an article in "People and Computers" about the changes that startups need to make in relation to their privacy aspects and the expected impact on merger and acquisition deals.