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How Phone Numbers Became a Dangerous Identification Device
Adv. Anat Even-Chen, our regulatory consulting partner, was interviewed by TheMarker on the growing reliance on phone numbers as a means of identity verification, a phenomenon that raises the risks associated with information security and privacy.
"In order to give access to certain sensitivity actions, a person is required to verify that he is the one who should have access, by three factors," explains Anat, "something you know (password for example), something you have (like a telephone), and something that is part of you (biometric finger identity, for example). Israeli financial entities will not invest in this sector without pressure from the regulator—pressure that currently does not exist. "
Event Invite: The Impact on Your Business of New Amendments to the Restrictive Trade Practices Law
Our firm is holding a seminar on March 18 about the ways in which recent amendments to the Restrictive Trade Practices Law meet the daily needs of a corporation and its officers. A representative from the Israel Competition Authority will also take part.
Mentoring at Unique Acceleration Program – Israel Lean Launchpad
As part of our partnership with the Hebrew University Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Micky Barnea lectured today to the participants of Israel Lean Launchpad, an innovative acceleration program founded by Hebrew University, Merage Institute, Startup Nation Central, and the Jerusalem Development Authority.
Lecture: Exposure to Administrative and Criminal Liability
Dr. Zvi Gabbay lectured today at the College of Law and Business on exposure to administrative and criminal liability.
The Battle on Internal Auditing in Government Companies
On January 29, the Government Companies Authority issued a circular stating that the internal auditor of government companies rated 7 and above must be a salaried employee and not outsourced, except in special cases. Companies for which this rating does not apply, however, will be able to continue to receive internal auditing services through outsourcing.
Our firm was asked to represent the Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Israel in its demand to cancel the Government Companies Authority directive.
Barnea Represented Exclusive Networks in Securewave Acquisition
Our firm represented Exclusive Networks in its acquisition of 70% of the shares of Israeli company Securewave Ltd, one of Israel’s leading independent cybersecurity VADs.
Adv. Ariel Nadler Interviewed on Globes' Facebook Live
Adv. Ariel Nadler was interviewed by Guy Liberman, the editor of the Globes newspaper's real-estate section, about the Director-General of the Planning Administration's initiative to cancel building easements.
Planning Administration to Seek Gov't Approval to Cancel Building Easements
Adv. Ariel Nadler was interviewed by Calcalist following notice of the Planning Administration's intent to bring to the government's approval a proposal to cancel building easements.
Airbnb Hosts in Tel Aviv May Face Higher Property Taxes
Adv. Harel Perlmutter was interviewed by Bloomberg BNA following the Tel Aviv City Council's move to double property taxes on apartments rented for short-term tourism.
M&A in Israel Guide 2019
Advs. Micky Barnea and Ariella Dreyfuss of the firm's Corporate Department provided a snapshot of merger and acquisition law in Israel, as published by Lexology.
Lecture: The Impact of Israeli and SEC Regulation on Companies
Dr. Zvi Gabbay lectured today on regulation's impact as part of a new investor relations course. The course was launched by the Israeli Investor Relations Forum of the Association of Publicly Traded Companies in conjunction with the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.
Lecture to the Acceleration Program for Cooperative Economics at "The Library"
Adv. Yuval Lazi lectured today on founders' agreements and startup financing to members of "The Library," the urban innovation space of the Tel Aviv Municipality.
Lecture: Founders' Agreements
Adv. Itay Gura lectured today on founders' agreements to entrepreneurs at WeWork Labs in Tel Aviv.
Panel: Meetings with Investors
Dr. Zvi Gabbay participated in a panel discussion as part of a new investor relations course. The course was launched by the Israeli Investor Relations Forum of the Association of Publicly Traded Companies in conjunction with the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.
Barnea Represented Eldav Investments in Dispute with Fellow i-Jump Shareholders
Our firm represented Eldav Investments, a shareholder in i-Jump, in a dispute with the network's other shareholders.
Continued Representation of Eyal Shamir in Claim for Brokerage Fees
Advs. Zohar Lande, Eyal Nachshon, and Omer Keydar of the firm's Litigation Department continue to represent the businessman Eyal Shamir in a lawsuit against British Israel. Shamir claims he was not paid a brokerage fee for the merger between British Israel and Melisron.
Seminar: Corporate Finance through Issuance and Crowdfunding
We hosted today the Israeli Directors' Union for a seminar on corporate finance. Dr. Zvi Gabbay and Hagit Ross from our Capital Markets Department discussed capital raising in the US and Israel.
Event Invite: The Legal Advisor's Role When Dealing with a Company in Crisis
Together with the Association of Corporate Counsels, we are holding on February 6th a seminar on the legal advisor's role when a company is in crisis. The seminar will feature a simulation of a multi-crisis event, with participants focusing on managing the crisis opposite regulators, media, business partners, and employees.
Lecture: All You Need to Know about the New Reform in Civil Law
Our firm hosted Prof. Issachar (Issi) Rosen-Zvi for a lecture on the new Civil Procedure Regulations. Legal advisors were also invited to attend.
Event Invite: 2019 ICO Regulation – Global Experts Discuss
Join Barnea and Baker Mckenzie for an expert discussion on how best to participate in blockchain/ICO technological innovation in light of the latest global regulatory trends.