ארכיון Internet

November 20, 2022

Regulation: Tips for Online Purchases for a Month Full of Sales

Adv. Anat Even-Chen, the head of our firm's regulation practice, was interviewed by Walla for a special article ahead of Black Friday. She offered readers a number of tips for safe online shopping.

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July 19, 2022

Barnea Represents GameChain in USD 24 Million A Round

We represented the Israeli crypto and NFT startup GameChain (UnCaged Studio) in raising USD 24 million as part of a series A round. The round was led by Griffin Gaming Partners and was joined by Vgames, Maverick Ventures Israel, MaxStealth, Drive by DraftKings, and 6th Man Ventures. Adv. Ariella Dreyfuss and Adv. Tal Freilich provided representation in the transaction.

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February 21, 2022

Website Accessibility – Legislation and Its Meaning

Adv. Anat Even Chen and Adv. Eyal Nachshon lectured at the Website Builders Forum on the requirements and obligations of website owners, builders, and operators.

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January 4, 2022

jumpTAU Accelerator and Barnea Embark on New Cycle

A new cohort of Tel Aviv University’s jumpTAU accelerator program has begun. The accelerator supports multicultural ventures to promote cooperation between Arab and Jewish entrepreneurs. Our firm advises the accelerator as part of a broader collaboration with Tel Aviv University. At a meeting held today, we presented several topics relevant to early-stage ventures: Adv. Itay Gura spoke about startup financing, and Adv. Anat Even-Chen discussed website regulations and privacy policies.

December 14, 2021

Accessibility Requirements for Public Company Reports – Advising the Association of Publicly Traded Companies

Our firm is advising the Association of Publicly Traded Companies vis-a-vis the Ministry of Justice, the Commission for Equal Rights for Persons with Disabilities, and the Israel Securities Authority regarding accessibility requirements for public company reports. From the legal review we prepared for the client, we determined there is no place or justification, even from a broad international perspective, to impose accessibility requirements on companies with regard to public company reports, or to allow private enforcement in the form of class action lawsuits against public companies.

October 31, 2021

Websites Roll Out November Deals – Tips for Safer Shopping Online

November brings with it a variety of online shopping deals and promotions. Before making a purchase, it is important to know which products are tax-exempt, which sites to buy from, and what warning lights should not be ignored. Adv. Karin Kashi, coordinator of our firm’s privacy practice, addresses the issue in an interview with Ynet.

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June 20, 2021

Webinar: Cyber and Privacy in International Law

Bar-Ilan University's International Law Club Global Law Forum is hosting the webinar "Cyber and Privacy in International Law." As part of the webinar, Adv. Anat Even-Chen, partner and head of our firm's regulation practice, will discuss the international aspects of privacy and cybersecurity law.

August 3, 2020

Barnea Represents Azrieli Group in Launch of New Fashion Website

Azrieli Group and MGS have launched an online retail platform for fashion and footwear, marking the first time Azrieli has established a joint venture with a retailer. Adv. Sagi Gross led the transaction.

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May 20, 2020

Doing Business in Israel – Practical Law

This year, we were once again responsible for preparing the QA guide on doing business in Israel for the Practical Law website. The guide provides an overview of recent key developments that have affected doing business in Israel, including the legal system, foreign investment, employment, tax, competition, privacy, and IP.

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January 12, 2020

Adv. Daphna Klein Interviewed on Financial Radio Program

Adv. 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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December 12, 2019

Meetup for Women in E-Commerce

Today, we hosted a meetup for female entrepreneurs in e-commerce. Adv. Harel Perlmutter and Adv. Anat Even-Chen spoke to participants about tax and regulatory issues that could affect their businesses.

May 23, 2019

Irish Investigation Against Google: Privacy Infringement for the Purposes of Targeted Advertising

Adv. Anat Even-Chen spoke to TheMarker about the Irish Data Protection Commission’s investigation into Google’s alleged violations of the GDPR. Anat explained that the investigation focuses on online advertising services and that its findings could affect adtech companies worldwide, including in Israel.

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December 18, 2018

Event: What You Must Know for Your 2019 Website

We hosted today together with TitanBrandWise a seminar on how to optimize your website in 2019.

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November 22, 2018

Event Invite: What You Must Know for Your 2019 Website

Join Barnea and TitanBrandWise for a seminar on how to optimize your website in 2019. The event is geared for entrepreneurs, startups, and companies with e-commerce activities. Registration is required.

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September 6, 2018

"Mechir Lamishtaken" Lottery Deemed Illegal

Our Internet Department was interviewed by TheMarker about the lottery mechanism of the "Mechir Lamishtaken" plan. The mechanism was deemed illegal after it was discovered a permit was not obtained as required under Israel's Penal Code.

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June 25, 2018

The Role of GDPR in the World of Digital Advertising and Marketing

Partners from our Internet Department lectured today on the new GDPR privacy regulation. They addressed digital, marketing, and information systems VPs who are members of the CDO Club.

April 29, 2018

What Is the GDPR Revolution and How to Prepare for It?

Our Internet Department was interviewed by TheMarker about the introduction of the new EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the way it will influence Israeli companies. We noted that a company looking to issue stocks, be sold to a European company, or raise an investment will increase its chances and value if it complies with GDPR.

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March 29, 2018

Facebook Scandal and Data Privacy Regulation

Our Internet Department was interviewed on a financial TV program at the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation following Facebook's privacy scandal (starting at min. 13.55).

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February 13, 2018

Oracle Conference on GDPR Regulation

We were invited to speak today at the Oracle conference on the new EU privacy regulations (GDPR) and their legal implications for the organization.

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January 18, 2018

Internet Taxation and Jurisdiction Authorities

Our Internet Department lectured at Tel Aviv University to visiting US law students from the University of Virginia for a course on the legal aspects of the "Startup Nation."

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