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September 17, 2026
Professional Conference: Managing Risk When Working with AI Agents
Barnea Jaffa Lande, in collaboration with the ACC AI Forum, invites you to a professional conference on the challenges of working with AI agents and the organizational preparations they require. The conference will address governance, oversight, and the regulatory, contractual, commercial, and operational risks involved in deploying AI agents across organizations. Leading in-house counsel, technology professionals, and product leaders will share practical insights and experience.
When Where: Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 9:00 AM | Barnea Jaffa Lande, 58 HaRakevet Street, Tel Aviv, Electra City Tower
September 17, 2026
Inven Capital Co-Leads Wint’s Funding Round
We are proud to have advised Inven Capital, which co-led Wint’s funding round. Wint develops technology for the early detection of water waste and the prevention of costly water damage. Ariella Dreyfuss and Rahaf Awawdi of our firm advised Inven Capital throughout the transaction.
September 16, 2026
A Warning Sign for Managers: New Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Anthropic
A lawsuit was recently filed against Anthropic and its founders by Sony Music Publishing and Warner Chappell Music, two of the world’s largest music publishing companies, together with other music publishers. The lawsuit alleges the unauthorized use of copyrighted musical works to develop, train, and operate Anthropic’s Claude AI models, among the world’s leading AI platforms.
September 15, 2026
How Are Changes in Competition Law Affecting Companies in Israel?
Irit Brodsky, a partner in our Competition and Antitrust Department, took part in a panel discussion on the program Rules of the Game, hosted by Dafna Shahar on The Economic Channel. The discussion addressed recent developments in competition law and their implications for companies operating in Israel, including merger control, import-related enforcement, and exposure to competition proceedings across multiple jurisdictions.
September 15, 2026
Incentivizing High-Tech Companies and Investment Funds: Israel’s Draft Income Tax and VAT Regulations
As a rule, foreign residents investing in Israel are exempt from Israeli capital gains tax, unless their activities are considered a business or are attributable to a permanent establishment in Israel. Investment funds that invest in Israel, however, are not necessarily eligible for this exemption, even where their limited partners are passive investors. This distinction may discourage foreign investment in Israel.
September 13, 2026
Cardiology Association Petition Leads to Reconsideration of Budget Cuts
We are proud to represent the Israel Heart Society in a High Court petition challenging budget cuts that could have affected the availability and quality of public cardiology services, particularly life-saving catheterization procedures. Following the petition filed by Gal Livshits and Yoav Schmidt of our firm, the State announced that it would defer a substantial portion of the cuts, reassess the pricing implications, and provide additional funding for afternoon catheterization services.
September 10, 2026
Israeli Capital Market Authority Regulates Crypto Licensees’ Listings of Virtual Currencies
Israel’s Capital Market, Insurance and Savings Authority (CMISA) is seeking to establish a regulatory framework for approving listings of new virtual currencies by licensed crypto service providers. The new initiative follows a surge in virtual-currency activity in Israel, where hundreds of thousands of customers receive crypto financial services involving billions of shekels.
September 10, 2026
Sanctions on Trade with Israeli Settlements in the West Bank
On September 8, 2026, the foreign ministers of twelve countries issued a joint statement concerning trade restrictions on goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank. Three signatories—the UK, France, and Canada—announced their intention to impose national import bans. Five European countries have already implemented such measures.
September 10, 2026
Capital Gains Tax Rules for Israeli Real Estate Owners: Key Considerations Following Recent Legislative Amendments
Owners of vacant land who intend to build a residential apartment on it, and owners of real estate assets that were transferred to them from closely held corporations in 2025 who intend to sell those assets, should pay particular attention to the following issues that may materially affect their capital gains tax liability.
September 10, 2026
When Class Actions Become a Pressure Tool Against Small Businesses
In a new article, Zohar Haim Levinger, a partner in our Litigation Department, examines the growing use of class actions based on technical violations and the erosion of the personal cause of action requirement. The article considers how these proceedings can place disproportionate economic pressure on small businesses and calls for a better balance between consumer protection and preventing misuse of the class action mechanism.
September 9, 2026
Maccabi Tel Aviv Shareholder Dispute Referred to Arbitration
We are representing Richard Deitz, a shareholder in Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Club and Chairman of VR Capital Group, in a shareholder dispute concerning the club's ownership structure. Following steps taken by the other shareholders which, according to Deitz, were intended to prevent him from increasing his stake in the club, we applied to the court for interim relief pending resolution of the dispute through arbitration. Under the court's decision, the dispute will proceed to arbitration, including the question of Deitz's right of first refusal to acquire additional shares in the club. Zohar Lande, Eyal Nachshon, Shay Bello and Shani Tsur of our Litigation Department represent VR Capital Group.
September 8, 2026
Femtech: Navigating Legal and Regulatory Risk
Femtech spans a broad spectrum of long overdue solutions addressing women’s health, from connected devices to digital health platforms and data-driven care tools. It is a fast growing and historically underserved market operating at the intersection of evolving healthcare, AI and privacy laws and regulation, each with distinct nuances, costs and operational demands.
September 5, 2026
Election 2026: Opportunities and Risks in the Age of AI and Social Media
Together with Gilad Lobbying and TikTok Israel, we hosted a professional event examining the impact of AI technologies and social media on Israel’s upcoming election campaign. The discussion brought together CEOs and senior executives from the public and private sectors to explore the key challenges, opportunities, and issues expected to shape public and business discourse during the election period.
September 1, 2026
Renuar and Castro-Hoodies to Launch Chinese Sportswear Brand ANTA in Israel
Adv. Ilan Blumenfeld and Adv. Shay Morhaim of our firm represented the Renuar Group in a strategic transaction with the Castro-Hoodies Group to launch the Chinese sportswear brand ANTA in Israel. Under the transaction, a joint venture will be established, with Castro-Hoodies holding a 51% interest and Renuar, together with Israel Chen, who will serve as the company's CEO, holding the remaining 49%. Operations are expected to commence in 2027 and will include retail stores, wholesale distribution, and online sales, leveraging the retail infrastructure of the Renuar-ING Group.
August 27, 2026
Before Launching a Promotional Sweepstakes in Israel, Ensure You Have a Permit
Section 225 of the Penal Law prohibits, among other things, holding sweepstakes. A sweepstakes is any arrangement that enables participants to win cash, a cash equivalent, or another benefit, where winning depends more on chance than on understanding or ability. Holding a sweepstakes without an appropriate permit is a criminal offense, even where the organizer’s intentions are innocent and the sweepstakes is intended solely to promote its business.
August 25, 2026
AI in Organizations: No Longer Enough to Say “Do Not Input Confidential Information”
Organizations can benefit significantly from AI tools, but legal and operational risks begin the moment information is entered. Managing those risks requires looking beyond storage or training and focusing on the full data lifecycle: what was entered, where it flowed, who had access to it, and how the output was used.
August 25, 2026
Live Webinar | The Competition Authority Is Calling – What Now?
Have you received a summons for questioning, a request for information, or an inquiry relating to a merger? Proper preparation from the outset can materially affect the course of the proceedings and help avoid costly mistakes. Barnea Jaffa Lande, in collaboration with the ACC Israel Competition Forum, invites you to a live webinar on September 15 at 11:00 AM. The session will address investigations and enforcement proceedings, information requests, administrative reviews, and key considerations when submitting merger notifications.
August 24, 2026
Dedicated License to Provide Guarantees in Israel
On July 26, 2026, the Israeli Capital Market, Insurance and Savings Authority published a policy document for implementing a reform in the guarantee market, along with a draft update to the licensing procedure for regulated financial services and supplementary draft circulars. Public comments were accepted until August 16, 2026, and discussions of the comments will be held on September 7, 2026.
August 24, 2026
Israel Securities Authority Publishes Draft Directive Allowing Licensees to Publicize Past Returns on Portfolios
On August 5, 2026, the Israel Securities Authority (ISA) published a new draft directive issued under the Regulation of Investment Advice, Investment Marketing and Portfolio Management Law,1995, The directive will supersede its 2011 directive and allow, for the first time, licensees to publicize past returns on portfolios. Public comments will be accepted until September 4, 2026.
August 24, 2026
Update for Employers: Increase in Israeli Convalescence Pay Rate
An extension order was published in Israel on August 18, 2026, updating the rate of employers’ contributions toward employees’ convalescence and vacation expenses for 2026. According to the extension order, an employer’s contribution toward employees’ convalescence and vacation expenses for 2026 will be ILS 451.50 per day, replacing the previous rate of ILS 418.