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February 2, 2020

Israel Securities Authority Promotes the Assimilation of Technological Innovation into the Israeli Capital Market

The ISA's commission for examining the regulation necessary for the advancement of digital markets published a report that focuses on platforms for the issuing, trading, and clearing of securities that make use of blockchain technology.

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January 29, 2020

Do You Hold Digital Currencies? Learn about Tax Regulation in Israel

Over 2000 (yes, 2000!) types of digital currencies exist today. If you are developing, mining, investing in, or using digital currencies, you should watch our video for some clarifications on the topic.

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January 23, 2020

Zvi Gabbay Lectures at Directors' Seminar Hosted by Analyst Investment House

Dr. Zvi Gabbay was invited to lecture at a directors' seminar hosted by Analyst Investment House. He addressed administrative enforcement, the Israel Securities Authority's structure, and its enforcement system.

January 23, 2020

Zvi Gabbay Lectures at Discount Bank's Compliance Conference

Dr. Zvi Gabbay was invited to lecture today at a compliance conference organized by Discount Bank for all its compliance officers, trustees, board members, and management.

January 22, 2020

United States: Enhanced Enforcement Policy regarding Anti-Corruption and Bribery Law on Non-US Citizens and Companies

Hoskins, a British national and former executive of Alstom SA, a French company was convicted by an American federal court of violating the Anti-Corruption and Bribery Law. This is an important red flag for any person or company conducting activity in the United States.

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January 20, 2020

Event Invite: Networking with Airbus, Starburst, and a French Aerospace Delegation

We are hosting, together with Business France Israel, a networking cocktail in honor of the visit of a technological business delegation from the top aerospace clusters in France. Also participating in the event are representatives from Airbus DS and Starburst Israel.

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January 20, 2020

Looking for a Venture Capital Fund to Invest in You? Here's How to Do It Right

Raising capital is one of the main issues that preoccupies entrepreneurs on a daily basis. Continue reading to learn how to choose the venture capital fund best suited for your project.

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January 20, 2020

Benefits in Employment Contracts

Many employees think the main thing to negotiate on before signing an employment contract is monthly salary. However, various other benefits can help reduce employees' expenses and save them more money at the end of the month and in retirement. An expert in labor law, Netta Bromberg was recently interviewed by Bizportal on the differences between contracts signed with companies with collective agreements and companies subject to expansion orders.

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January 20, 2020

Hagit Ben Moshe Op-Ed on Betterment Levy Exemption

Adv. Hagit Ben Moshe published an op-ed in Globes on the Supreme Court's precedential ruling granting a betterment levy exemption for lands under lease by agricultural settlements, even if the lands' planning purpose is not only agricultural.

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January 19, 2020

Hagit Ben Moshe Invited to Speak at Kibbutz Industries Association’s Annual Conference

As an expert in the kibbutz sector, Adv. Hagit Ben Moshe was invited to participate in the Kibbutz Industries Association's annual conference. The conference is intended for managers and chairmen of kibbutz factories and companies and will discuss expected trends in the economy and the kibbutz industry in the coming decades. Hagit’s lecture will address the expected legal challenges in light of future trends in the kibbutz industry.

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January 16, 2020

Investment Management 2.0 – Internet Platform for Investment Management

New Israeli regulations allow for customized portfolio management services through on-line platforms.

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January 15, 2020

Shai Avnieli Lectures to Israeli Association of Construction & Infrastructure Engineers

Shai Avnieli served as a guest lecturer as part of an arbitration course held by the Israeli Association of Construction Infrastructure Engineers.

January 14, 2020

Seminar on Multi-Jurisdictional Litigation

Our firm hosted today the Israeli Directors' Union for a seminar on multi-jurisdictional litigation. The seminar examined the considerations when a corporate crisis breaks out and a company's board of directors and management are required to build a multi-jurisdictional litigation package. The seminar was held in collaboration with Dechert LLP. Adv. Hadar Israeli lectured on managing a legal crisis when a conflict of interest exists between management and the board.

January 14, 2020

Itay Gura Lectures to Hebrew University's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program

As part of our partnership with the Hebrew University of Jerusalem Executive Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program, Itay Gura lectured today on the legal considerations when launching a startup.

January 13, 2020

Hosting the ACC Compliance Forum's Third Meeting

Our firm hosted today the third meeting of the ACC Compliance Forum, which focuses on compliance during enforcement procedures. At the meeting, Dr. Zvi Gabbay welcomed Yehuda Shaffer, Deputy State Attorney (Financial Crimes).

January 12, 2020

Hosting British American Tobacco (BAT)

Our firm hosted today a meetup with British American Tobacco (BAT). Ariella Dreyfuss overviewed for the participants the local market and the legal challenges that exist for companies.

January 12, 2020

Daphna Klein Interviewed on Financial Radio Program

Daphna Klein was interviewed by the "Tzeva Hakesef" radio program on Kan Reshet Bet following the recent Supreme Court ruling that posting and sharing on social media may be considered an advertisement for the purposes of the defamation law. According to Daphna, this decision has significant weight to a wide swath of the public, who are not necessarily aware of their exposure to being sued in defamation claims (starting min 21.22).

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January 8, 2020

Dr. Zvi Gabbay and Andrey Yanai Op-ed: Israel Missing out on Digital Assets Revolution

Dr. Zvi Gabbay and Andrey Yanai from our Capital Markets Department published an opinion piece in Globes on the regulatory barriers Israel is imposing on the blockchain and digital assets revolution.

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January 7, 2020

Hosting the Florida-Israel Business Accelerator

Our firm hosted today a meetup of the Florida-Israel Business Accelerator. Yuval Lazi and Harel Perlmutter met with the participating startups and discussed the challenges and opportunities of working with the US.

January 6, 2020

How Israel Became a Leader in the FoodTech Industry?

In Israel, over 200 startups and companies are at the forefront of innovation in the FoodTech field. Watch the video to learn more about the leading trends in the FoodTech sector .

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