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February 5, 2018

Adv. Ariella Dreyfuss Mentors at IBM's Alpha Zone Pitch Day

As part of our cooperation with IBM Alpha Zone Accelerator, Adv. Ariella Dreyfuss will mentor today at the IBM Alpha Zone Accelerator's 7th Class Pitch Day, where participating startups have the opportunity to present to industry leaders and receive relevant feedback.

February 4, 2018

Employers, Do You Have a Central Severance Pay Fund? You Should Read This

In 2017, the Israel Tax Authority published a circular addressing the use of accumulated balances in central severance pay funds, and many employers began liquidating these severance pay funds. It is important to note that the liquidation of a central severance pay fund also has implications on labor relations with your employees.

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February 1, 2018

Barnea Advises on CVC's USD 703 Million Acquisition of Theramex

Barnea advised on CVC Capital Partners' USD 703 million acquisition of Theramex, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries' global women’s health portfolio.

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January 31, 2018

Follow these strategic steps in planning your company’s exit

Before selling your business, consider these factors to guarantee your company is fully prepared. Following are pertinent reasons why business owners cannot afford to risk a hands-off approach to planning a business exit strategy.

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January 29, 2018

TheMarker Op-Ed: How to Enjoy Blockchain Innovation

Adv. Daniel Israeli, an associate in our Capital Markets Department, wrote an op-ed for TheMarker on the need to create an appropriate regulatory framework for the issuance of digital currencies.

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January 28, 2018

Featured in Israeli Blockchain Association Legal Survey

Our firm was featured in a legal survey conducted by the Israeli Blockchain Association on current trends in blockchain in Israel.

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January 25, 2018

Israeli Tax Proposals for Blockchain, First Steps to Approval

Adv. Harel Perlmutter, the head of our Tax Department, was interviewed by Bloomberg BNA following the release of the Israel Tax Authority's new draft plan for taxing ICOs.

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January 24, 2018

Hosting a Delegation on Behalf of the Japanese Embassy

Today, our firm is hosting, on behalf of the Japanese Embassy, a delegation of large-company CEOs visiting Israel as part of an innovation tour.

January 24, 2018

State Comptroller’s Report on the Financing of Political Parties

The State Comptroller, Judge Joseph Shapira (retired), published an audit report on the financing of political parties in relation to parliamentary parties in the 20th Knesset for the period from April 2015 until year-end 2016.

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January 23, 2018

Seminar on Data Protection and Privacy for the Israeli Directors' Union

Our firm is hosting the Israeli Directors' Union for a seminar on data protection and privacy. We will discuss the new European privacy regulations (GDPR) and directors' exposure in the age of privacy.

January 21, 2018

Legal Documents Every Startup Needs

Following its incorporation, every startup company needs a variety of essential legal documents in order to launch its vision and conduct its business. This includes: founders agreement, non-disclosure agreement, terms and conditions, employee stock option plan and business plan.

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January 18, 2018

Internet Taxation and Jurisdiction Authorities

Our Internet Department lectured at Tel Aviv University to visiting US law students from the University of Virginia for a course on the legal aspects of the "Startup Nation."

January 18, 2018

Barnea & Baker McKenzie Seminar – Under Cyberattack: Securing the Breach

We are hosting today together with Baker McKenzie an event focusing on the steps companies can take to prevent and respond to cyber-attacks. Adv. Yuval Lazi will discuss the immediate actions to take after a cyberattack, as well as the duties and importance of the "Cyber War Room."

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January 17, 2018

Barnea & ACC Seminar – Blockchain, Bitcoin, and ICOs

We hosted, together with the Association of Corporate Counsel, a seminar on blockchain and digital currencies. We discussed new regulatory challenges, with Adv. Micky Barnea addressing blockchain and smart contracts. Tal Cohen, Compass Blockchain Solutions's CEO, gave a special introductory lecture on bitcoin and digital currencies.

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January 17, 2018

Developments in the Relations between Banks and Fintech Companies

The Tel Aviv District Court recently issued its ruling in a proceeding that has been underway for several months. The proceeding concerns a fintech company who filed a motion for an injunction that would prevent a bank from unilaterally modifying the terms and conditions for the fintech company’s bank account.

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January 16, 2018

Increasing Competition and Reducing Inequality between Israeli and Foreign E-Commerce Websites

Online shopping websites not owned by Israelis, or whose owners have no registered representation in Israel (even if the website is offered in Hebrew), tend to enjoy a significant advantage over Israeli-owned websites. Namely, these foreign-owned websites operate according to the perception that they are not subject to the provisions of the Israeli Consumer Protection Law.

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January 15, 2018

Adv. Yuval Lazi to Lecture on Partnership Agreements

Adv. Yuval Lazi discusses partnership agreements with participants of the StartOno Accelerator, the entrepreneurship program of Ono Academic College.

January 14, 2018

Johnson Cornell Tech Institute Boot Camp

We are hosting today together with Enterprise Florida a delegation of students from the Johnson Cornell Tech for a presentation session with venture capitalists. Adv. Ariella Dreyfuss, a partner in our Corporate Department, will participate in the session.

January 14, 2018

Adv. Ilan Blumenfeld Participates in Panel Discussion on Antitrust Issues for Haaretz's "Echad Ha'am"

Adv. Ilan Blumenfeld, a partner in Barnea's Corporate Department, participated in a panel discussion on proposed amendments to the Antitrust Law for Haaretz's "Echad Ha'am" magazine (pages 16–19).

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January 10, 2018

Israel’s International Innovative Edge in Robotics Technology

The 21st century robotics industry impacts nearly every facet of life business, health, commerce, education, and even government. In fact, Tractica, a market research firm, forecasts that this technological area will grow from $31 billion in 2016 to $237.3 billion by 2022.

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