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Webinar: Supervision and Control Procedures – How to Do It Right
As part of the ACC Compliance Forum we lead, we will host a webinar tomorrow on the supervision and control procedures within organizations. We will discuss the theoretical aspects and challenges in the field, followed by an expert panel.
Webinar: 10 Years of Administrative Enforcement in Israel
The Rina and Meir Heth Center for the Study of Competition and Regulation at the College of Management is holding a webinar with former judges and legal experts entitled “10 Years of Administrative Enforcement in Israel.” We were invited to participate in the lawyers’ panel of experts, which will examine the impact of administrative enforcement tools on violations of Israeli law.
High-Tech Companies’ IPOs – Meeting of Cultures on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange
The corporate regime of public companies in Israel has developed around public protection against the controlling shareholder. These protections are not relevant to most high-tech companies, whose holdings are decentralized. Globes has published an op-ed by Adv. Micky Barnea on the subject.
Can an Employee Refuse to Return from Unpaid Leave?
What does it mean for an employee to refuse to return from unpaid leave? Can an employee claim this constitutes a worsening of employment conditions? Is an employer allowed to return only some of its employees? What happens to employees who are unable to return? Check out this guide on returning from unpaid leave by Netta Bromberg, the head of our Employment Department.
Landmark Ruling on Court Expenses
In a landmark ruling, a family court ordered the losing side in a family dispute to pay the winning side attorney's fees and court expenses in the extraordinary and unprecedented amount of ILS 2 million. This ruling indicates a sweeping change in the Israeli legal world, following new regulations that came into effect in January 2021.
Dun’s 100: Top 25 Law Firms’ Senior Partners Forum
Dun's 100 released yesterday its rankings of leading Israeli law firms. In a Calcalist article covering the launch event, former justice minister Avi Nissenkorn was interviewed. The article also featured an interview with Adv. Micky Barnea. "We are in the midst of a year of attrition, a feeling shared by law firms, individual Israelis, and the political system. We have become accustomed to the reality of a continuous attack on, and thus erosion and damage to, the justice system."
Mediation Agreement Between Actors' Organization and Eshkolot Reaches Court
Israeli Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit has submitted his opinion on the mediation agreement signed by the actors' organization Shaham and a number of performing artists with Eshkolot. An article published in TheMarker describes the management changes being undertaken by Eshkolot as a result of the legal proceedings against it. Adv. Eyal Nachshon, who represents Shaham and the artists, noted that Shaham and a number of artists have been leading this legal proceedings for some time, demanding both significant changes to Eshkolot's management and increased transparency. One of the most substantial achievements in the process so far, thanks to the mediation arrangement, is that, for the first time, members from the younger generation of performing artists in Israel are being included in Eshkolot's management.
The Effect of China-US Relations on Israeli Companies
Israeli companies that view the US as a relevant market for selling products, receiving investments, or a future sale or merger transaction should be aware of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States.
Class Action Lawsuits: What Are They?
What are class actions and what is their purpose? In what circumstances may a class action be filed? What are the important points to consider when filing a class action? Adv. Eyal Nachshon, a partner in our firm’s Litigation Department, answers all these questions and more on a new Calcalist podcast.
Dentsply Sirona Acquires Datum Dentel Ltd.
We represented Datum BioTech Ltd and its non-wholly owned subsidiary, Datum Dental Ltd, an Israeli company that develops medical devices for the mouth and jaw, in its sale to American company Dentsply Sirona. Adv. Micky Barnea and Adv. Ariella Dreyfuss advised the client throughout the deal.
Barnea's Pro Bono Activity Highlighted in Maariv
The severe economic damage caused by the coronavirus crisis has intensified the need for philanthropic ventures. Maariv dedicated a section to highlight our firm’s pro bono activities. Adv. Sagi Gross, who leads our social welfare activity, discussed the firm’s work with the “Supportive Family” foundation.
Employers: It’s Time to Protect Employee Privacy
Until recently, companies have focused their privacy policies on customers and suppliers, but have not placed enough emphasis on the privacy of their employees. We are now seeing a trend reversal, as employees are beginning to understand that an organization cannot do what it wants with their information and that there are legal limitations to collecting information about them. Organizations must now be more careful with employees’ privacy and this is how to do it.
Globes Conference: Cyber in 2021
Adv. Anat Even-Chen participated in Globes' Material for Thought conference on the cyber industry. Anat was featured on a panel about the effects of a cyber crisis on an organization, where she discussed how companies should prepare for upcoming challenges in 2021 in this field.
Important Agreements for Setting Up a Startup
Adv. Yuval Lazi lectured this morning on founders' and investors' agreements as part of the "From Project to Startup" course at Tel Aviv University’s Faculty of Engineering. During the course, students establish and develop a technology startup, with mentors and leading industry professionals guiding them throughout the project. Yuval serves as one of the mentors in the course.
Summary of Projects in Israel's Infrastructure Field 2020
Infrastructure expert Adv. Shai Avnieli joined Calcalist’s podcast to discuss the sector’s key developments in 2020. He analyzed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the industry and explored its future direction.
The Battle Firing Up Prominent Artists in Israel
In recent years, prominent Israeli artists have raised concerns about transparency in the management of their royalties by Eshkolot, a company that administers artists’ royalties. Several of these artists are shareholders in the company, and some previously held positions within it. Adv. Eyal Nachson was interviewed by TheMarker on the subject. He explained: “At the court’s recommendation, Shaham - The Israel Actors’ Association engaged in a comprehensive mediation process with Eshkolot. The parties reached an agreement that will strengthen oversight of royalty funds.”
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Negotiating Leaver and Vesting Provisions on Venture Capital Deals
As part of a comprehensive guide prepared by Humphreys Law Ltd on leaver and vesting provisions, Adv. Ariella Dreyfuss contributed her perspective on the Israeli market.
Av. Harel Perlmutter Op-Ed: Recognize Childcare Expenses for Tax Purposes
Adv. Harel Perlmutter, head of our Tax Department, published an op-ed in Globes highlighting the importance of making childcare expenses tax-deductible, particularly during the coronavirus pandemic.
Agriculture Law – Adv. Hagit Ben Moshe Op-Ed
Last October, a draft Agriculture Law was proposed in the Knesset. In an op-ed published by Yevul Si, a leading agricultural magazine, our firm’s Hagit Ben Moshe, an expert in the field, examined the proposed legislation and emphasized the importance of providing adequate compensation to the agricultural sector.