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Legal Business - Israel Report
Simon Jaffa, Founding Partner at Barnea, was interviewed by Legal Business Magazine on the risks Israeli law firms are taking when advising startups and early-stage growth companies.
Micky Barnea to lecture about Artificial Intelligence at Google Campus
Micky Barnea will lecture today to entrepreneurs working in the sphere of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Micky will focus on the potential legal implications of AI technologies and the challenges of entrepreneurs in that field. The lecture will be held at Google Campus.
Regulators Tightening the Screws on Online Gambling
In an interview with TheMarker, Our Head of the Internet Department at Barnea and Co., discussed the fact that regulation of online gambling companies is becoming increasingly more onerous.
Startup Science Innovation Seminar – The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Adv. Itay Gura from Barnea will lecture today on investment agreements and intellectual property to students participating in the Startup Science Innovation seminar at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Espresso Club Files an Appeal to Increase the Court Expenses to the Sum of Half a Million Shekels
After the rejection of the Nespresso and Nestle case against Espresso Club in which they alleged copyright infringement, Espresso Club, represented by our firm, filed an appeal regarding the amount of expenses determined by the District Court, claiming that the amount is unreasonable in relation to the actual expenses.
Big Data, Big Legal Minefield
Adv. Ariella Dreyfuss in an article in Globes Dun's 100 discussing the legal minefields to be avoided when engaged in big data technologies.
IFX Expo Cyprus 2017 - Regulatory Panel
Dr. Zvi Gabbay, Head of the Capital Markets Department at Barnea, is participating today in a regulatory panel conducted as part of the IFX Expo Cyprus 2017. The panel will discuss the recent decisions taken by key regulators and will consider their implications, as well as try to predict what the future holds for the industry in this regard.
Networking Event with a Business Delegation from Montana
Barnea in cooperation with the Israel-America Chamber of Commerce is hosting a business delegation from Montana for a networking event with companies planning to expand overseas.
Marie Tsion to participate in Human Resources Forum Half Year Event
Adv. Marie Tsion, Head of the Employment Department at Barnea, will participate today in the Human Resources Forum Half Year Event and will discuss the issue of protecting employee privacy in the workplace.
TLV Startup Challenge
Micky Barnea, the Managing Partner at Barnea, judged in the TLV Startup Challenge competition final, held at the Startau Innovation Conference. The start-up "Hargol Foodtech", which specializes in the cultivation of grasshoppers for the food industry, won first place in the competition.
The Regulator Entered the Casino
In response to the emerging trend of tightening regulation on online gambling companies, we were asked to participate in an interview with TheMarker. We commented that regulation in this area comes in two forms. One is market regulation and the imposition of licensing fees, gambling taxes, and corporate tax. The second is banning online activity, imposing fines, and filing indictments.
Tel Aviv University Innovation Conference
For the second year, Barnea is taking part in the Tel Aviv University Innovation Conference. In the framework of the conference, Micky Barnea, will lecture on the subject of the legal challenges entailed in late staged startups and will judge in the competition final with other mentors from Shazam, Prezi, Capsula, Strauss Group and IAI.Adv. Yuval Lazi and Ariella Dreyfuss, will judge in the start-up competition in the Fintech, Gaming and IoT sectors. Yuval Lazi will also participate in a panel discussion on funding a start-up, together with a representative of the Office of the Chief Scientist, Tau Ventures' CEO and the CEO of "Cockpit", El-Al's start-up support program.
Barnea Event as part of TAU Innovation: VIP Cocktail for Entrepreneurs and Investors
As part of the Tel Aviv University Innovation Conference, Barnea is hosting today a VIP Cocktail for Entrepreneurs and Investors.
ASRR Capital Sells its Holdings in Denisra-Ranitec Real Estate
Our firm represented the real-estate public company, ASRR, in a transaction for the sale of its holdings in Denisra-Ranitec Real Estate, at a value of NIS 6.5 million.
Unistream's Investment Committee
As part of our cooperation with Unistream, our firm is taking part in a meeting of the association's investment committee, during which students present a business venture developed during the program.
Our partners will participate as a judge. Other participants include CEOs and industry executives, investment managers and directors of venture capital funds.
Adv. Yuval Lazi will lecture at Startau Elite Entrepreneurship Course
Adv. Yuval Lazi, Partner in the Technology Department at Barnea, will lecture today on the topic of founders agreements and capital raising at ' Elite Entrepreneurship' - the Entrepreneurship Course of Startau, Tel Aviv University Entrepreneurship Center.
The SEC Charges Two Israeli Residents with Insider Trading – Opinion Article
Dr. Zvi Gabbay, Head of the Capital Markets Department at Barnea, in an opinion article following the decision of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to file a civil suit in a federal court against two Israeli residents who traded in Mobileye's stock and options before and after the merger announcement with Intel Corp. Dr. Gabbay commented that the case which the SEC has formulated against the two Israelis on suspicion of using insider trading information is in the meantime very circumstantial.
Our Firm will lecture at Azrieli College of Engineering Startup Accelerator
Our firm lectured today on employment aspects for startups at the AtoBe – Azrieli College of Engineering Startup Accelerator.
Barnea & Co. represented Avgol in issuance of a New Series of Bonds
Barnea represented Avgol Industries 1953 Ltd in connection with the issuance of a new series of bonds in the amount of NIS 197 Million. Avgol is one of the biggest manufacturers in the world of non-woven fabrics for the hygiene market. Its securities are traded in the leading indices on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange.
Overcoming Common Recruitment Challenges when Entering a New Market
Barnea, together with Nisha Global, will host today a seminar on how to overcome common recruitment challenges when branching out globally to foreign markets. Adv. Marie Tsion, Partner and Head of the Employment Department, will lecture on the legal aspects relating to the activity of a company abroad.