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March 10, 2019

How Phone Numbers Became a Dangerous Identification Device

Adv. Anat Even-Chen, our regulatory expert, 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. "

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February 27, 2019

Event Invite: Impact of New Amendments to 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.

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February 25, 2019

Key Principles for Writing an Effective Website Privacy Policy

In order for a privacy policy to give you the legal protection you need, it should be written effectively. Here are a few key principles to keep in mind when writing a privacy policy for your website.

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February 24, 2019

Mentoring at Unique Acceleration Program – Israel Lean Launchpad

As part of our partnership with the Hebrew University Center for Innovation Entrepreneurship, Adv. 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.

February 24, 2019

Lecture: Exposure to Administrative and Criminal Liability

We lectured today at the College of Law and Business on exposure to administrative and criminal liability.

February 21, 2019

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.

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February 21, 2019

Barnea Represents 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.

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February 19, 2019

Adv. Ariel Nadler Interviewed on Globes' Facebook Live

Adv. Ariel Nadler was interviewed by Guy Liberman, the editor of Globes' real estate section, about the Director-General of the Planning Administration's initiative to cancel building easements.

February 19, 2019

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.

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February 13, 2019

Tips before Signing a Lease Agreement for an Apartment

Since an apartment lease can contain several pitfalls, here are some important issues you should check in order to ensure you begin your lease on the right foot.

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February 12, 2019

French Data Protection Regulator Fines Google for Violating the GDPR

Eight months after the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulations came into force, the French regulator issued Google a EUR 50 million fine, the highest fine issued so far under the GDPR.

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February 12, 2019

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.

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February 11, 2019

M&A in Israel Guide 2019

Adv. Micky Barnea and Adv. Ariella Dreyfuss of the firm's Corporate Department provided a snapshot of merger and acquisition law in Israel, as published by Lexology.

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February 10, 2019

Lecture: Impact of Israeli and SEC Regulation on Companies

We 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.

February 4, 2019

Lecture to 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.

February 4, 2019

Lecture: Founders' Agreements

Adv. Itay Gura lectured today on founders' agreements to entrepreneurs at WeWork Labs in Tel Aviv.

February 4, 2019

Protection of Intellectual Property

Many startups fail to adequately safeguard their most important asset their intellectual property. Click to read some fundamental steps that tech companies can take in order to protect their products and inventions.

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February 3, 2019

Panel: Meetings with Investors

We 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.

January 31, 2019

Barnea Represents 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.

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January 27, 2019

Barnea Represents Eyal Shamir in Claim for Brokerage Fees

Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Eyal Nachshon, and Adv. 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.

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