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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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January 9, 2018

Pinui-Binui– The Full Legal Guide

The Pinui-Binui transaction is a common name for combination transactions, in which existing residential neighborhoods are vacated in favor of the reconstruction of a new neighborhood in the same complex. At the same time, existing tenants trade in their old apartments for new ones in a modern neighborhood with new and developed environmental infrastructure.

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January 8, 2018

Hosting a Student Delegation from Handong Global University

Today, our firm is hosting a student delegation from South Korea's Handong Global University.

January 8, 2018

Lecture on Legal Issues in the Recruiting Process

Partners from our Employment Department are participating today in a training program held by the People Management Association. They will lecture on legal issues in the recruiting process.

January 7, 2018

Pre-Paid Cards and the Online Gambling Industry: Illegal According to an Israeli District Court

An Israeli district court rejected an appeal lodged by a person who was involved in providing pre-paid cards used for the purpose of wagering with online gambling websites. The court ruled that such activity amounts to aiding and abetting illegal online gambling activities, as well as contravenes the Israeli Anti-Money Laundering Act.

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January 2, 2018

First Steps for Startups: Adv. Ariella Dreyfuss to Lecture at Bengis Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Adv. Ariella Dreyfuss will lecture today at the Ben-Gurion University Innovation Program on the topics of founders' agreements, IP, and investment agreements.

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December 31, 2017

Goodnight 2017…

It has certainly been an interesting 2017 in the Israeli Hi-Tech world, here is a rundown of 5 highlights, in case you missed them.

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December 27, 2017

Everything You Need to Know about ICOs

Barnea hosted an ICOs and digital currencies event featuring a lecture on regulation opportunities and challenges. Adv. Harel Perlmutter also discussed the taxation of cryptographic coins and the Israel Tax Authority's position.

December 27, 2017

French Culinary Brand Fauchon Brought to Court

Roni Lish, the minority shareholder in the franchise company of the French culinary brand Fauchon, is suing his partner in the franchise. Roni claims his partner acted to reduce the value of the company in order to control it and to remove him from the company. Roni Lish is represented by Adv. Zohar Lande and Adv. Gilli Cohen-Arazi of our firm's Litigation Department.

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December 26, 2017

Adv. Yuval Lazi Lectures at TAU Student Union Entrepreneurship Program

Adv. Yuval Lazi, a partner in our Corporate Department, will lecture today to participants of the Tel Aviv University Student Union's Elite Entrepreneurship Program on shareholder agreements and startup Cinderella stories.

December 26, 2017

Fierce Battle over Banning Binary Options Reaches High Court of Justice

After the Knesset passed legislation promoted by the Israel Securities Authority prohibiting Israeli companies from trading in binary options, Yukom Communications Ltd. and its controlling shareholder, Yossi Herzog, petitioned the High Court of Justice. Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Eyal Nachshon, and Adv. Moran Bickel oversaw the filing of the petition.

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