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June 25, 2025

New Israeli Court Ruling on Employee Stock Options: Implications for Employers

The court’s determinations in the Kovach ruling underscore how important it is for employers to carefully and wisely manage their undertakings to grant Stock Options to employees, especially in startup companies that use options as a key remuneration tool.

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June 25, 2025

Legal Guide for Israeli Companies: Employee Remuneration Through Stock Option Grants

Although the grant of stock options to employees and service providers is an effective and strategically valuable way to remunerate employees and strengthen their commitment to the company, they require precise planning, strict adherence to procedures, and compliance with statutory requirements.

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June 24, 2025

Real Estate Sector: Risks Are Rising – But Stocks Are Soaring: Interview with Adv. Terry Almozlino Arnon

In the aftermath of the war, expectations are growing for a large-scale recovery wave in real estate and urban renewal projects. As an expert in the real estate field, Adv. Terry Almozlino Arnon was interviewed by Ynet and stated, among other things: "Entire buildings have been destroyed or damaged to the extent that they require full demolition and complete reconstruction. The solution, in her view, is to rebuild them through private developers under the urban renewal framework."

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June 23, 2025

Barnea: Representing Azrieli Group in ILS 855 Million Acquisition

Our firm represented Azrieli Group in its acquisition of a 67% controlling stake in Zemach Hammerman, a complex transaction valued at approximately ILS 855 million. The deal was executed through a reverse triangular merger. Azrieli Group was advised by Advs. Micky Barnea, Misha Gitterman, and Tal Freilich, with additional support from our Real Estate, Employment, and Capital Markets Departments.

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June 23, 2025

The Building Was Destroyed – Now What? Urban Renewal and the Rights of Elderly Residents

Following the recent missile attacks from Iran, several old buildings collapsed across the country. Government ministers have announced plans to advance urban renewal initiatives for these affected structures. As the state works to develop a comprehensive strategy, we examined the unique rights of elderly residents in urban renewal projects, since, in many cases, senior citizens are the ones living in these aging buildings. A detailed guide on the subject by Adv. Maya Carmi, an expert in real estate taxation, was published on Ynet.

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June 23, 2025

A Practical Guide for Employers and Employees Amid New Home Front Command Guidelines

Employers and employees are now facing new questions on a daily basis, such as can we go to the office, what if working from home isn’t an option, etc. Adv. Lior Girshevitz provides a comprehensive overview in a guide published on the Walla news website.

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June 23, 2025

Key Legal and Regulatory Updates Amid the Ongoing State of Emergency

As Operation Rising Lion continues, government ministries and authorities are continuing to announce regulatory reliefs in various areas.

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June 23, 2025

Definition of “Essential Sector”: Work During the State of Emergency in Israel

On June 21, 2025, the National Emergency Authority defined the term “essential sector” to ensure clarity for the public and employers and to support the continued operation of the essential economy during the emergency.

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June 22, 2025

Israel’s Home Front Command Issues Updated Emergency Directives to Employers

This morning, June 22, 2025, the Home Front Command’s updated defense policy came into effect. The updated policy has implications for the operation of workplaces throughout Israel.

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June 19, 2025

Latest Regulatory Relief to NPOs During the State of Emergency in Israel

The Registrar of NPOs issued updated regulatory relief to NPOs, NGOs and public benefit companies regarding their activities during the special state of emergency declared in Israel.

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June 18, 2025

Exemption from Tenders During a State of Emergency in Israel

Israel’s various Mandatory Tender Regulations contain provisions enabling public bodies to deviate from the tender obligation during states of emergency in order to facilitate urgent, efficient procurement.

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June 18, 2025

Regulatory Relief Measures in Light of the State of Emergency in Israel

Upon the launch of Operation Rising Lion last Friday, the Minister of Defense declared a special national state of emergency in conformity with the Civil Defense Law, 1951. On Sunday, the government extended the state of emergency until June 30, 2025.

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June 17, 2025

Employer Guide: Work in Times of Emergency

In light of recent complexities affecting labor relations in Israel, our Employment Department answer key questions such as who may work, from where, who must be paid and when, and who may exceed statutory overtime limits.

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June 16, 2025

New Ruling: Local Authorities Can Limit Accessible Parking Allocation

In May 2025, the district court issued a precedent-setting ruling regarding a local planning and building committee’s authority to demand that accessible parking spaces remain part of the common property and not be assigned to apartments in a new building.

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June 11, 2025

Israel Securities Authority Pecuniary Sanctions: Enforcement Tool or Rights Violation?

The Israel Securities Authority (ISA) has recently begun to take a clearly more aggressive approach toward administrative enforcement. Originally, pecuniary sanctions were intended to provide a swift, proportional, and efficient solution for handling relatively minor law violations in the capital market.

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June 8, 2025

The Legal 500: Class Actions Comparative Guide – 3rd Edition Published

We are pleased to announce the publication of the 3rd edition of The Legal 500: Class Actions Comparative Guide. The guide provides a comparative overview of class action procedures across multiple jurisdictions and serves as a valuable resource for legal professionals and international businesses. The Israel chapter was authored by Adv. Eyal Nachshon and Adv. Avinadav Preuss from the firm's Litigation Department.

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June 5, 2025

DORA for Tech Vendors - What You Should Know (But Haven’t Asked)

DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act) is an EU regulation that sets rules for how financial entities manage ICT (Information and Communication Technology) risks. It covers areas like cyber resilience, incident reporting, third-party risk, and oversight of critical service providers.

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June 4, 2025

NSO Ordered to Pay $168M to WhatsApp: Implications for Israeli Companies

In May, a US federal court ordered Israeli firm NSO Group to pay $168 million to WhatsApp. The ruling raises key questions about US jurisdiction over foreign companies and defense tech regulation.

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June 3, 2025

Employing Teenagers in Israel During Summer Vacation

In Israel, many employers customarily employ teenagers during the summer vacation. Since the school year is coming to a close, we are recapping highlights of the Youth Employment Law to remind employers about what is permitted and prohibited when employing teenagers.

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June 3, 2025

EU Reconsiders Its Free Trade Agreement with Israel Due to the War in Gaza

EU foreign ministers have decided to explore the possibility of cancelling the EU-Israel Association Agreement due to allegations that the war in Gaza is raising doubts concerning Israel’s commitment to the safeguarding of human rights.

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