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March 5, 2025

Opinion Piece: Intellectual Property Challenges for Reservists in Defense-Tech Developments

Many reservists are entrepreneurs in their daily lives, and months on the battlefield have exposed them to operational needs and technological gaps that require solutions. Many of them are developing innovative solutions that can support security forces and strengthen the Israeli market. However, they may also face complex legal challenges.

March 5, 2025

Precedent-setting ruling by a US court on a copyright lawsuit against an artificial intelligence platform

A US court (in Delaware) recently handed down a precedent-setting ruling on a lawsuit filed by a copyright-owner, the media and technology conglomerate, Thomson Reuters, against the artificial intelligence platform, Ross Intelligence. The Delaware court ruled that the defendant had infringed the plaintiff’s copyrights, and that the defendant is not entitled to any of the statutory protections, including reliance on the “fair use” doctrine as a defense.

March 3, 2025

Revolution in Electronic Promissory Notes – Court Recognizes Digital Notes

This past weekend, a precedent-setting ruling was issued in the case of Bizi Finance Ltd., in which the court was required to determine whether a promissory note signed electronically could be enforced through the enforcement and collection offices.

March 3, 2025

The Real Estate Summit in Eilat: Adv. Terry Almozlino Arnon moderated an expert's panel

Adv. Terry Almozlino Arnon, partner and head of the real estate department at our firm, participated in the Real Estate Summit in Eilat, among dozens of real estate experts in Israel. She moderated a panel that hosted senior figures from the economy, discussing the gap between the prosperity enjoyed by income-producing real estate companies in 2024 and the forecast for 2025, in light of the measures, challenges, and obstacles expected in the coming year.

March 2, 2025

Knesset Approves Law Easing Tax Relief Conditions in Corporate Restructuring

A new draft bill for second and third readings aims to ease tax relief conditions in corporate restructuring. Initially part of the 2025 Arrangements Law to support high-tech, it was later split from the original bill. A new draft bill for second and third readings aims to ease tax relief conditions in corporate restructuring. Initially part of the 2025 Arrangements Law to support high-tech, it was later split from the original bill.

March 2, 2025

ESG in the Crosshairs: Will Trump's Policies Change the Rules of the Game? An Interview with Dr. Zvi Gabbay

In the past, ESG matters were primarily handled by accounting firms and external consultants. However, in recent years, leading law firms in Israel have begun establishing dedicated ESG departments or integrating ESG advisory services into existing practice areas such as corporate law, regulation, and environmental law. This shift has been driven, among other factors, by increasing regulatory demands from the Bank of Israel, the Israel Securities Authority, and the Capital Market Authority. Now, with Trump's return to the White House and his new policy direction, is the status of ESG set to change? An interview with Dr. Zvi Gabbay from our firm at Globes.

March 2, 2025

Israel Steps Up Enforcement on Retail Price Marking Violations

The Ministry of the Economy’s wide-scale enforcement campaign launched last weekend in branches of supermarket chains throughout the country, found violations of the obligation to mark prices in all of the branches that were inspected.

March 2, 2025

Significant Shift in the Israeli Privacy Protection Authority’s Definition of Consent

The Israeli Privacy Protection Authority has issued a new statement introducing a significant change in the interpretation of the law and in the required methods for obtaining consent to the collection and processing of personal data. While the dry wording of the law enabled reliance on tacit or tacit consent, the PPA now clarifies that explicit, informed and free consent must be prioritized.

March 2, 2025

The Legal Assistance Between States Law: A Violation of Suspects' Rights?

Recently, in an effort to intensify the fight against international crime, the Knesset passed an amendment to the Legal Assistance Between States Law, 1998, which expands the authorities' powers to confiscate assets located in Israel belonging to individuals against whom criminal proceedings have been opened in foreign countries. This amendment raises critical legal dilemmas and questions regarding the rights of suspects and third parties. Adv. Shir Rozenzweig, who specializes in regulatory enforcement and white-collar crime, addresses these issues and more.

March 1, 2025

Fintech-Tel Aviv 2025 Annual Summit: Dr. Zvi Gabbay join an expert panel

Adv. Dr. Zvi Gabbay, Head of our Regulation Department, has been invited to join an expert panel on "Best Practices for Fintech Implementation and Operations" at the Fintech-Tel Aviv 2025 Annual Summit! Startups, investors, and companies are invited to this unique fintech event. 

February 26, 2025

Indictment in Israel for Attempted Price Coordination via Media and Food Law Violations

The Israeli Competition Authority has filed a precedent-setting indictment against supermarket chains, including Victory and Yochananof, and against officers of the chains, for attempting to coordinate prices through statements in the media and for violations of the Food Law.

February 26, 2025

Israel Tax Authority updates its guidelines on investments through SAFEs

The Israel Tax Authority (ITA) recently published updated guidelines, regarding tax aspects applying to investments in companies through SAFEs. Such guidelines were published following the previous guidelines published by the ITA during May 2023, and which expired at the end of 2024.

February 26, 2025

Adv. Hagit Ben Moshe Moderated at the national conference of Renewable Energy 2025

Adv. Hagit Ben Moshe, partner and head of the Kibbutz Sector at our firm, was invited to speak at a national conference on Renewable Energy Projects 2025 for kibbutzim and moshavim. the conference held by the Training Center for Renewal, in collaboration with the Kibbutzim Movement and the Moshavim Movement in Israel. Adv, Ben Mosh moderated on the legal aspects of agreements with entrepreneurs in the energy sector.

February 24, 2025

Revitalizing tourism in the Western Negev: The first hotel in Nir-Am

An 80 million NIS investment will fund the construction of a boutique luxury hotel in Nir-Am, on a 17-dunam plot, including a restaurant by renowned chef Eyal Shani. Advs. Hagit Ben Moshe and Netzer Bartfeld from our firm assisted the kibbutz in the transaction.

February 23, 2025

Dun's100 - Real Estate and Urban Renewal Sector

The Dun's100 Forum for Senior Legal Professionals in the Real Estate and Urban Renewal Sector convened to discuss the challenges and opportunities for 2025. Adv. Alon Abcasis, Partner at our firm and Head of the Urban Renewal and Residential Real Estate Department, addressed the impact of the War in Israel on the Israeli real estate industry during the year 2024 and what is next to come in 2025.

February 20, 2025

Another success: The 'Mediterranean Towers Ltd' Group completed the issuance of a new series of bonds

Adv. Omri Oren, Partner in the Finance and Public Corporations Department at our firm, along with Advs. Raz Landau and Batel Torangi, advised "Mediterranean Towers Ltd" Group in the issuance of a new series of bonds amounting to approximately NIS 200 million. The company received strong demand during the institutional offering phase, with demand reaching approximately NIS 684 million. 

February 20, 2025

Interview on Channel 10: Trump's decision to revoke the international law against bribery worldwide

Adv. Dr. Zvi Gabbay, Head of the Regulation Department at our firm, was interviewed yesterday on Channel 10 – Israel's business news channel, discussing President Trump's decision to revoke the enforcement of the law against bribery payments to foreign governments worldwide. He explained how this decision also affects Israeli companies in the market.

February 18, 2025

Podcast: Everything Businesses Need to Know About Competition Law

Adv. Irit Brodsky, a partner in our Competition and Antitrust Department, was a featured speaker on the Dun's 100 podcast, where she discussed key issues in competition law, including interactions with competitors, relationships with suppliers and customers, and essential considerations in MA transactions.  

February 16, 2025

The Risks and Opportunities in the Agricultural Land Market: Purchases, Risks, and Future Projections

Leading real estate companies are investing hundreds of millions of shekels in purchasing agricultural land in high-demand areas, hoping for a change in land use and the realization of enormous profit potential. Adv. Hagit Ben Moshe, partner and head of the Settlement Department at our firm, explains in an interview the risks and opportunities involved in purchasing agricultural land, outlining the advantages of buying agricultural land, including the economic potential within this market, as well as the challenges in realizing the land's value and the risks of delays in the planning process.

February 12, 2025

AtoBe Accelerator workshop for young entrepreneurs

As part of our collaboration with AtoBe Accelerator at the Jerusalem College of Technology, which supports tech ventures, we hosted a workshop yesterday for young entrepreneurs. Adv. Yuval Lazie, head of the International Commercial Department, shared his expertise with the entrepreneurs in an engaging lecture. It’s a pleasure to be part of making dreams come true!