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Can an Employer Require an Employee to Get Vaccinated?
In the attempt to deal with the COVID-19 outbreak, many questions have arisen with regard to proper workplace conduct.
Can an employer require an employee to get vaccinated? Can it force an employee to take a COVID test? Who bears the cost of the test? How should the quarantine period be calculated?
Netta Bromberg, the head of our Employment Department, addresses all these questions in an interview with Maariv.
Webinar with IBM – Growth Tools for Infant Startups
Barnea is co-hosting a webinar with IBM on the technological and business challenges early-stage startups should consider. During the webinar, Adv. Yuval Lazi will discuss the business and legal considerations that arise throughout the startup journey and provide participants with practical tools to help position their startups for success.
Calcalist Interview – Reason for Years-Long Drop in Establishment of New Tech Ventures
According to data from the Israel Innovation Authority, the number of newly established startups has steadily declined since 2014, when 1,404 new startups were formed. In 2020, for example, only 520 startups were established. In an interview with Calcalist, Adv. Yuval Lazi, an expert in the high-tech sector, discusses this trend and analyzes the data.
Renting Out Apartments in Israel and Abroad – Podcast with Adv. Harel Perlmutter
Are you renting out an apartment? It is important to understand the available tax tracks for rental income, the differences between the taxation of short-term and long-term rentals, and the rules applicable to renting out property abroad. In a comprehensive podcast hosted by Calcalist, Adv. Harel Perlmutter, partner and head of our firm's Tax Department, addresses these issues and discusses the taxation of residential rentals in Israel and abroad.
Calcalist Interview on White-Collar Crime
Several of Israel's leading lawyers in the field of white-collar crime and criminal law were interviewed by Calcalist, including experts from our firm. We addressed the core issues of the field and the impact of COVID-19, along with a forecast for several ongoing major cases.
Barnea Represents Azrieli Group in ILS 2.8 Billion Acquisition of Norwegian Data Center Company
Our firm represented Azrieli Group, the largest income-producing real estate company in Israel, in a share purchase transaction of Green Mountain for ILS 2.8 billion. The company operates three server farms in Norway and holds contracts with a total volume of 24 megawatts.
Barnea Represents Azrieli Group in Franchise Agreement with AllSaints
Our firm represented Azrieli Group in the acquisition of the franchise for leading British fashion brand AllSaints. Adv. Ariella Dreyfuss advised Azrieli on the franchise agreement. The first store will launch in August 2021.
The Demand for Directors in Publicly Traded Companies
The demand for directors in publicly traded companies is increasing in light of the growing wave of IPOs on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange. An expert on the capital market, Adv. Micky Barnea was interviewed on the subject by Globes. He explained the significance of the director position in companies, as well as the role's related risks and responsibilities.
Expert Panel: Challenges of Entering the US Market
Adv. Daniel Lorber, who specializes in high-tech and startups, will participate in an expert panel on the challenges of entering the US market. This subject is particularly relevant for young startups who have found such a move difficult.
Real Estate Transactions Using Digital Currencies – Regulatory Challenges
The volume of real estate transactions incorporating digital currencies is expected to grow in the coming years, especially among young, wealthy, tech-savvy professionals. We were interviewed by Globes on the trend, noting the regulatory challenges that exist in these types of transactions.
Webinar: Responsibility of Compliance Officers in Organization
The Compliance Forum of the Association of Corporate Counsel in Israel hosted a webinar this morning on the responsibilities of compliance officers in organizations. As part of the webinar, we discussed new trends and developments, as well as the normative basis for imposing personal responsibility on compliance officers in organizations.
Shapir Group Acquires Lipsker for ILS 32 Million
Adv. Micky Barnea, Adv. Ilan Blumenfeld, and Adv. Daniel Kleinman represented Lipsker, an Israeli company specializing in geotechnical works, in its ILS 32 million sale to Shapir Engineering and Industry, a leading Israeli construction, development, and infrastructure company. Our legal services included advising on antitrust matters.
Options to Buy Shares in a Company – Important Things to Know
Offering options to buy a company’s shares has become a legitimate benefit even for companies not in the high-tech field. As experts in the field, we were interviewed by Globes on what it means to receive options in a company.
Older Worker Challenges in Reentering the Employment Market
We are on the cusp of a challenging period, with hundreds of thousands of jobseekers trying to reenter the employment market. For many of them, especially older workers, this is a frustrating task. Adv. Netta Bromberg, the head of our Employment Department, was interviewed by the "Tzeva Hakesef" radio program about the legal aspects of employing workers aged 55 and up.
Webinar: Contacting Investors – Do's and Don'ts
The Israel Hedge Funds Association (IHFA) is hosting the webinar "Contacting Investors – Do's and Don'ts." As part of the webinar, we will discuss the legal infrastructure required for reaching out to investors.
Representation in "Pancake House" Family Business Dispute
A dispute between the family of the founder of the Pancake House chain has recently made headlines. The dispute erupted when one of the founder's sons accused his nephew (the founder's grandson) of violating the chain's trademarks by launching a new Tel Aviv venture called "TLV Pancake House" as a continuation of his grandfather's legacy. Adv. Eyal Nachshon and Adv. Naama Moshe are representing TLV Pancake House and the founder's grandson in the legal proceedings.
Barnea Represents Danel Group in Investment in Medical Technology Company
Adv. Micky Barnea and Adv. Itay Gura represented Danel, a human resources, nursing, and medical services company, in its USD 22 million acquisition of 22% of Aviv Scientific, a leader in improving brain performance and treating the aging process.
Webinar: Cyber and Privacy in International Law
Bar-Ilan University's International Law Club & Global Law Forum is hosting the webinar "Cyber and Privacy in International Law." As part of the webinar, Adv. Anat Even-Chen, partner and head of our firm's regulation practice, will discuss the international aspects of privacy and cybersecurity law.
Purchase of Agricultural Land – Appraisal Standard No. 22
The purchase of agricultural land has become a common investment channel with high chances of success. Alongside this, there are a few risks potential buyers must prepare for. Adv. Hagit Ben Moshe, who heads the firm's Kibbutz Sector Department, was interviewed by Ynet for an article on the risks of purchasing agricultural land. Hagit explains what appraisal standard no. 22 is and its importance in such purchases.
Environmental Law Club Launch Event
We are proud to serve as the legal partner of the Environmental Law Club of Bar-Ilan University. Our firm will be presented as part of the launch event taking place on June 15, 2021.