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June 24, 2026
Lecture on Mergers and Acquisitions to CFOs
Adv. Sagi Gross delivered a lecture yesterday as part of the Manufacturers Association of Israel’s CFO Training Course. His lecture focused on the key legal aspects that every CFO should be familiar with in the context of MA transactions.
June 24, 2026
Webinar: Defense Industry in a Changing Reality
Our firm, together with BDO, will host a professional webinar on the key issues companies and funds operating in the defense industry should know, from opportunities and challenges in the defense and dual-use export environment, through VAT, customs, and targeted tax incentives, to legal, financial, and accounting readiness for capital raises, IPOs, and becoming a public company. Adv. Elad Reshtick and Prof. Amichai Cohen from our firm, alongside BDO experts, will speak at the webinar, which will take place on June 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM.
June 23, 2026
The Legal 500 | Israel Chapter of Class Actions Comparative Guide 2026
We are proud to share that our firm was selected to author the Israel chapter of The Legal 500's Class Actions Comparative Guide 2026, which provides a comparative overview of class action law worldwide. The Israel chapter was prepared by Adv. Eyal Nachshon and Adv. Ido Vakshi of our firm's Litigation Department, who review the legal framework governing class actions in Israel and offer practical insights into the field in light of applicable law and case law.
June 23, 2026
Israeli Supreme Court Adopts an “Act-Based Test” for Calculating Consumer Protection Financial Sanctions
For the first time, Israel’s Supreme Court has established a clear test for calculating financial sanctions under the Consumer Protection Law, depending on whether the conduct constitutes a single act or multiple separate acts.
June 21, 2026
Op-Ed: Implications of Classifying Advanced AI Models as Dual-Use Technology for Israeli Companies
Dr. Avishay Klein, Prof. Amichai Cohen, and Dr. Nadine Liv published an op-ed in Israel Defense following a US regulatory precedent under which advanced AI models were classified as dual-use technology on national security grounds. In the op-ed, they examine the potential implications of this development for Israeli companies.
June 21, 2026
Investment Advice and Portfolio Management in Israel – Licensing Exemption for Qualified Clients Is Not a Full Exemption
The Regulation of Investment Advice, Investment Marketing and Investment Portfolio Management Law stipulates that providing investment advice, investment marketing, and investment portfolio management services is contingent upon obtaining an appropriate license from the Israel Securities Authority.
June 21, 2026
ITA Appeals Mehir LeMishtaken Tax Ruling: Implications for Developers
In February 2026, the Haifa District Court’s Appeals Committee ruled that, under particular circumstances, real estate developers’ successful bids in Mehir LeMishtaken tenders and their entry into lease agreements with the Israel Land Authority do not constitute the “purchase of a right in real estate” subject to purchase tax.
June 18, 2026
Lecture: Board of Directors’ Challenges in Supervising Management
Our firm participated in Fahn Kanne’s 2026 Breakfast Club. As part of the event, Adv. Eyal Nachshon, a partner in our Litigation Department, delivered a lecture on directors’ oversight duties and examined what effective, practical, and reasonable oversight looks like in a world of incomplete information, increasing complexity, and limited time.
June 18, 2026
Export Controls for AI Models – Practical Implications for Businesses Following the Anthropic Incident
On June 12, 2026, Anthropic announced that the US government had ordered it to immediately suspend foreign nationals’ access to its advanced AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, pursuant to an export control directive issued on national security grounds.
June 16, 2026
Pro Bono: Hosting Students from Ironi Zayin High School
Throughout the year, our firm worked with students from Ironi Zayin High School, delivering a series of sessions and lectures at the school on legal, business, and career-related topics. We concluded this year’s program with a closing event at our offices, where partners and associates presented their practice areas, spoke with the students about their day-to-day work, and introduced them to the legal profession and the wide range of career paths it offers.
June 15, 2026
EU AI Act Update: First Look at Draft Guidelines on High-Risk AI Classification
Following progress on the Omnibus legislative package, the European Commission has published draft guidelines on the classification of high-risk AI systems. While not legally binding, the draft guidelines provide an early indication of how the Commission is likely to interpret and apply the AI Act’s risk-based framework in practice.
June 11, 2026
Rare Acquittal in Israeli IT Cartel Case and an Important Message to Companies About Internal Compliance Programs
The District Court convicted most of the defendants in the IT cartel case, one of the most substantial criminal proceedings in Israel in recent years in the field of competition law. Alongside the convictions, the court acquitted our client Haim Shohat, and the company Matrix, of one of the charges, after determining that the prohibited understanding required for conviction for a cartel offense had not been proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
June 11, 2026
IT Cartel Case: An Unusual Acquittal in Criminal Competition Proceedings
Calcalist covered the exceptional ruling issued by the Israeli District Court in the IT cartel case, one of the leading criminal proceedings in the field of competition law in recent years. Adv. Gal Rozent and Dr. Ran Karmi from our Antitrust and Competition Department represented Mr. Haim Shohat, who was fully acquitted, which also led to the acquittal of Matrix, the corporation whose actions were attributed to him. As the only acquittal in the case, this marks a significant and exceptional achievement, particularly given the very low acquittal rates in criminal proceedings generally and cartel cases in particular.
June 10, 2026
Service Provider Convicted of Algorithmic Trading in Unlicensed Foreign Trading Platform
Installing a “robot” for algorithmic trading and defining its parameters is not deemed a “technological service” but may constitute investment portfolio management, which requires a license. This is because the service provider retains material discretion (choice of platform, transaction volume, profit and loss targets, and risk management), even when the account and funds are in clients’ names.
June 7, 2026
New Israeli Labor Court Ruling on Limits of Employer’s Duty of Good Faith in Employment and Dismissal
The Tel Aviv Regional Labor Court recently ruled[1] on a lawsuit filed by the founder, principal shareholder, and CEO of an Israeli startup that was acquired by companies in the Facebook Group. The court adjudicated two principal issues: 1) Is the founder entitled to future salaries and restricted stock units (RSUs) after his employment by Facebook Israel was terminated? 2) Facebook Israel’s conduct during the founder’s onboarding, employment, and dismissal and, in particular, whether he was given a genuine opportunity to integrate into his role and whether the company conducted a lawful dismissal proceeding.
June 7, 2026
International Wills: Lecture at the Israeli Center for Intergenerational Transfer
Adv. Liat Keisary, a partner and head of the firm's Private Clients Department, was invited by Totzer Group and the Israeli Center for Intergenerational Transfer to speak at a conference on international wills. Her lecture addressed the importance of preparing wills and estate plans for high-net-worth families with multinational activities in a precise and effective manner, with a distinction between assets located in Israel and those held abroad, and the need to tailor legal planning to the realities of families connected to multiple jurisdictions.
June 4, 2026
ACC Annual Conference 2026: Adv. Zohar Lande
Adv. Zohar Lande, the head of the firm's Litigation Department, is set to participate in the ACC Annual Conference, scheduled for July 7, 2026, at Tel Aviv University. The conference will focus on law, technology, and business innovation.
June 3, 2026
Podcast: The Most Critical Clause in a Contract That People Unfortunately Skip Over
The "ACC on the Road" podcast hosted Adv. Gal Lifshitz from our firm for a focused discussion on one of the most important issues in the world of in-house counsel: how to draft dispute resolution clauses in company agreements as a strategic tool that serves the company's business interests when a dispute arises rather than as just another "technical" provision in the agreement.
June 1, 2026
Interview on Channel 10: Behind Elon Musk’s Lawsuit Against OpenAI
Dr. Avishay Klein, a partner and head of the firm's Privacy, Cyber and AI Department, was interviewed on the Channel 10 program "The Next Thing," where he discussed the lawsuit filed by Elon Musk against OpenAI. Avishay outlined the economic and strategic motivations behind the lawsuit, its legal implications, and broader developments in the technology and artificial intelligence market.
May 31, 2026
Magdilim: Israel Tax Authority Sets Criteria for Developers in War-Damaged Complex Rehabilitation Projects under Buyout Track
Adv. Alon Wolner, a partner in our firm's Real Estate Department, was interviewed by Magdilim following the Israel Tax Authority's publication of criteria and eligibility thresholds for developers seeking to participate in the rehabilitation of war-damaged complexes under the buyout track. In the interview, Alon discusses the potential impact of the new requirements on the advancement of rehabilitation projects and on the pool of developers eligible to compete. He also addresses the challenges the current economic environment poses for development companies and considers whether the criteria could affect the pace of reconstruction for the affected complexes.