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May 8, 2024

Barnea: Representation of Shinez in Its Sale to Team Internet Group PLC

Advs. Itay Gura, Inbar Katzir, and Avihay Asulin represented Shinez, a prominent digital marketing company, in its acquisition by Team Internet Group plc., a leading international online marketing and media corporation, for USD 42 million.

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March 31, 2024

Representing One Peak in USD 100 Million Financing Round

Simon Jaffa, Yuval Lazi, Mayer Winkler, Tal Freilich, Nofar Rose David, and Dana Ben Yehuda from our firm's Corporate Department represented UK-based investment management firm One Peak Partners in its investment in Coro, an Israeli cybersecurity startup.

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March 18, 2024

Changes in the Data Security and Cyber Market – Dr. Avishay Klein Interview with Globes

Dr. Avishay Klein, the head of our firm’s Privacy, Data Protection and Cyber Department, was interviewed by Globes and spoke about companies’ difficulties in managing cyber risks under the current circumstances.

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March 13, 2024

Europe: AI Act to Supervise the Development of AI Technologies

The AI Act applies, similar to other European legislation, to companies not based in the European Union but have activity in the Union. Therefore, it may also affect Israeli companies offering services in Europe.

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March 5, 2024

Copyright: US Court Rejects Some of the Claims against OpenAI

The subjects of copyright and the protection thereof are core issues for companies that use artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Therefore, it is important to ensure that the agreements in place between different players in the economy and AI technology providers include provisions that protect such players against legal claims in relation to copyright

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February 29, 2024

Fintech: Dr. Zvi Gabbay Lectured at Reichman University

Dr. Zvi Gabbay, the head of our firm’s Capital Markets Department, lectured at Reichman University. In this lecture, he offered insights into the convergence of regulatory frameworks and fintech verticals, shedding light on how to navigate and comply with evolving regulatory conditions.

February 22, 2024

California Privacy Regulations Come into Effect

The court's decision to start enforcement proceedings, in addition to the provisions of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) already being enforced, is expected to lead to a significant increase in enforcement against companies that fall in the scope of the CCPA.

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February 15, 2024

Barnea: Hosting Conference for Female Entrepreneurs

Our firm hosted a Fem Fck Up Night conference in collaboration with NOGAFEM, aimed at female entrepreneurs. The event included, among others, lawyers Ariela Dreyfus and Inbar Goralik, who discussed how to avoid mistakes

January 29, 2024

Privacy and AI in Israel and worldwide: a look to 2024

2023 trends are expected to continue in 2024, including the constantly evolving regulation of AI tools and new privacy protection and data security issues, as well as attempts by Israeli and global authorities to keep up with the pace at which technology is evolving and changing the face of the business world.

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January 24, 2024

Barnea: Webinar on AI Vendor Vetting

Our firm hosted a webinar in collaboration with the Association of Corporate Counsel in Israel. Dr. Avishay Klein, head of our firm’s Privacy, Data Protection and Cyber Department, addressed a number of points, including the possible risks in contracting with artificial intelligence providers.

January 22, 2024

Legal Guide for Implementing AI Tools in Organizations

While AI tools offer significant contributions to businesses, even non-technological ones, it's crucial to understand the potential exposures these tools may present. This guide emphasizes the importance of conducting examinations and implementing AI tools in a legal and transparent manner.

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January 21, 2024

The Israeli food producer Osem is continuing to transfer intellectual property rights to Nestle

Yuval Lazi and Harel Perlmutter were interviewed by Globes about the transfer of Osem’s intellectual property rights to Nestlé. They explained how this transfer is likely to affect the State of Israel.

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January 4, 2024

Israel Innovation: Incentives to Establish Angel Investor Clubs

The Israel Innovation Authority is granting support to new angel investor clubs as part of a series of measures to encourage entrepreneurship and the high-tech industry in Israel.

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January 4, 2024

Copyrights: The New York Times Sues OpenAI and Microsoft

The conflict between copyright protection for content creators and the development of AI platforms by companies is being litigated once again in court. Can appropriate regulation reconcile between the parties’ needs?

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January 2, 2024

Barnea: Hosting Israeli Olympic Committee Members for Meeting of “Podium” Program

Our firm hosted members of the Israeli Olympic Committee as part of the prestigious national “Podium” program for sports coaches. The program is run by the Israeli Ministry for Sports and Culture and the Wingate Institute. Yuval Lazi, a partner and head of the firm’s International Corporate Department, talked to participants about challenges and opportunities in the medtech field.

January 2, 2024

Israel: Principles for Innovation and Responsible Use of AI

The document published by the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, in conjunction with the Ministry of Justice, specifies the principles for developing and supervising AI technologies and their use by entities in Israel.

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January 1, 2024

Israeli business executives look ahead to 2024 - interview with Itay Gura

In an interview with The Jerusalem Post, Itay Gura, a partner who oversees the firm’s startup practice, shares insights regarding the Israeli startup sector's reaction to the turbulent present.

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December 20, 2023

Israel Innovation Authority Funds Proof of Concept

The IIA’s funding tracks for proof of concept (PoC) give breathing room to fledgling entrepreneurs and ventures during their efforts to transform an idea into a product, even before outside investors are considered.

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December 12, 2023

EU Data Act Regulating the Use of Data from Smart Devices (IoT)

The EU Data Act will supervise companies that manufacture and supply smart devices (IoT devices) and companies that handle data collected by these devices, as well as enact a series of regulations designed to protect consumer privacy.

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December 7, 2023

Effect of Israel-Hamas War on Israeli Startups

In a recent interview with Calcalist, Itay Gura, a partner and the head of our firm’s startup practice, provided insight into how the Israel-Hamas war is affecting Israeli startups, and offered a nuanced perspective on the evolving tech landscape. Itay concluded the interview by noting the potential pathways and opportunities emerging for Israeli startups amidst the challenges posed by the ongoing conflict.

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