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November 28, 2017
Seminar on Data Protection and Privacy
Barnea is hosting today another round of lectures for startups and entrepreneurs on the subject of data protection and privacy. Also to be discussed is the obligation of accessibility on the Internet. In addition, the seminar will feature a guest lecture from the Israeli Digital Organization.
November 28, 2017
Important Real Estate-Related Legal Decisions in 2017
Adv. Ariel Nadler, head of our firm's Real Estate Department, was interviewed by TheMarker's real estate magazine on the cancellation of the Multiple Housing Taxation Law by the Supreme Court. Ariel commented that regulators will now have to provide a solution to those people who already sold their apartments in order to enjoy the tax benefit that was guaranteed. He also noted that the cancellation will affect apartment owners considering to sell.
November 27, 2017
ITA Publishes New Draft Circular on Sale of Rights in Corporation
The Israel Tax Authority published a draft circular today about a sale of rights in a corporation when a portion of the consideration is paid to the seller at a future date.
November 23, 2017
Should a non-profit organization be allowed to invest funds in financial assets?
The issue of an NPO’s investments of unappropriated funds (funds that are not immediately needed within the scope of its activities or for the purpose of advancing its objectives, whether on a short-term or on a longer-term basis) is not regulated within the scope of the Non-Profit Organizations Law or the Income Tax Ordinance. Asaf Shalev contributed an article to Globes in regard to this matter. (In Hebrew)
November 22, 2017
Hosting a Delegation of British Executives in Israel
UK Israel Business is a bilateral chamber of commerce that connects British and Israeli businesses across all sectors. As part of its activity, it invited a delegation of British executives to Israel. The delegation came to explore possible investment avenues in technological projects, and visited entities in the technology scene. A final event for the delegation was held in our offices.
November 22, 2017
Electricity Authority Hearing: Competitive Proceeding for High-Voltage and Low-Voltage Solar Installations
In September 2017, the Electricity Authority published a Call for Bids for the purpose of determining the rate for electricity generation using photovoltaic (PV) technology at PV plants to be connected to the high-voltage and low-voltage grids.
November 20, 2017
Workshop: Guidelines for Equity-Based Plans
Barnea is hosting today together with barneaXcrossing and ESOP Excellence, a morning workshop on equity-based plans for entrepreneurs and technological startups. Micky Barnea, Managing Partner, will discuss options plans for partners and employees.
November 20, 2017
Precedent Set regarding Class Actions against Dual-Listed Companies in Israel
In a precedent-setting ruling handed down recently in the Tel Aviv District Court a motion to certify an action as a class action, which was filed against Tower Semiconductor Ltd. and its officers, was dismissed in limine based on the rationale that US law applies to the company in relation to the matter of liability, since Tower is also listed for trading in the United States.
November 19, 2017
Israel's Successful Incubators and Accelerators Develop the Future
In its innovative journey, Israel has exhibited technological achievements and economic advancements that have proved it to be one of the strongest leaders in the entrepreneurial world. Through the aid of the Israel Innovation Authority or accelerator programs, Israeli startups are able to receive funding at very early stages of their venture, or a set of tools and insights that fast-track startups in terms of their management skills, business focus, and marketing capabilities.
November 16, 2017
Privacy in the Workplace - the Use of Cameras
At the end of October 2017, the Privacy Protection Authority published a guideline about the use of surveillance cameras in the workplace and within the framework of employment relations. This guideline does not come as a surprise, as a draft of it was already published last year for public comments.
November 16, 2017
Conference: Internal Investigations as an Essential Tool in Corporate Governance
Dr. Zvi Gabbay, Head of the Capital Markets Department, is taking part today in a conference hosted by the Institute of Internal Auditors. He will discuss how internal investigations function as an essential tool in corporate governance.
November 14, 2017
Seminar with the Israel Hedge Fund Association
Barnea is hosting today a seminar with the Israel Hedge Fund Association. Dr. Zvi Gabbay , Head of the Capital Markets Department, will discuss the regulatory challenges when establishing and managing a hedge fund. Also as part of the seminar, a partner from the Harneys law firm, with whom we work on a regular basis, will speak on establishing offshore hedge funds in the Cayman Islands and the British Virgin Islands.
November 14, 2017
The Israel Antitrust Authority is Proposing Comprehensive Amendments to the Restrictive Trade Practices Law
Recently, the Israel Antitrust Authority (IAA) published a memorandum of law entitled “Strengthening Enforcement and Reducing the Regulatory Burden.” At issue is a comprehensive amendment to the Restrictive Trade Practices Law.
November 13, 2017
Seminar with the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and the Israel Builders Association
Barnea is hosting today with the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange and the Israel Builders Association a seminar for real estate and infrastructure companies exploring a potential IPO. Dr. Zvi Gabbay, Head of the Capital Markets Department, will discuss IPO from the eyes of a regulator.
November 9, 2017
Zvi Gabbay Interviewed on London et Kirshenbaum about Investigation against Bezeq
Dr. Zvi Gabbay, Head of the Capital Markets Department, was interviewed on the TV program London et Kirshenbaum about the investigation against Bezeq. He noted that the Israel Securities Authority invested considerable efforts in completing the investigation quickly because of the case's wide public implications. (Starting from min' 05:40)
November 8, 2017
Hosting Australian Fund Bio Capital Impact
Barnea is hosting today Bio Capital Impact Fund, an Australian fund with vast experience in the BioTech, MedTech, and AgriTech industries. The representatives of the fund came to Israel to explore the possible investment in startups operating in those fields.
November 8, 2017
Offering Services of Securities Trading Systems
Recently a new Amendment to the Securities Law, concerning the restructuring of the stock exchange, came into effect.
November 7, 2017
Fintech: Challenge and Potential
Fintech combines for the first time the worlds of financial services and technology, as banks and insurance companies serve as fintech’s main playing fields. As such, both sectors must become more efficient and acquire the technological solutions that will help them fulfill their roles.
November 5, 2017
EU Privacy – Which Jurisdiction Applies?
In an opinion issued to the European Court of Justice, the Advocate General of the Court stated that according to current legislation, any data protection authority in the European Union can take action against a breach of the privacy legislation enforced by that authority, even if the entity alleged to have contravened the legislation is located in another Member State.
November 2, 2017
Minimum Wage Update
On October 30, 2017, an amendment to the Minimum Wage Law was enacted after being approved during the second and third readings in the Knesset.