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August 25, 2026
AI in organizations: It is no longer enough to say “Do not input confidential information”
Organizations can benefit significantly from AI tools, but the legal and operational risk begins the moment information is entered. Managing that risk requires looking beyond storage or training and focusing on the full data lifecycle what was entered, where it flowed, who could access it and how the output was used.
August 25, 2026
Live Webinar | The Competition Authority Is Calling – What Now?
Received a summons for questioning, a request for information or a merger-related inquiry? Proper preparation from the outset can significantly affect the course of the proceedings and help avoid costly mistakes. Barnea Jaffa Lande, together with the ACC Israel Competition Forum, invites you to a live webinar on September 15 at 11:00 AM, covering investigations and enforcement proceedings, information requests, administrative reviews and key considerations when filing merger notifications.
August 24, 2026
Israel Securities Authority publishes draft directive allowing licensees to publicize past returns on portfolios
On August 5, 2026, the Israel Securities Authority (ISA) published a new draft directive issued under the Regulation of Investment Advice, Investment Marketing and Portfolio Management Law of 1995, which will supersede its 2011 directive and allow licensees to publicize past returns on portfolios for the first time. Public comments will be accepted until September 4, 2026.
August 24, 2026
Update for employers: increase in the Israeli convalescence pay rate
An Extension Order was published in Israel on August 18, 2026 updating the rate of employers’ contributions to employees’ convalescence and vacation expenses for 2026. According to the Extension Order, an employer’s contribution to its employees’ convalescence and vacation expenses for 2026 will be ILS 451.50 per day of convalescence, instead of ILS 418 as had been in effect up until now.
August 24, 2026
Q Cyber ruling: limits on using shelf companies in Israeli acquisitions
The Q Cyber ruling sharpens the boundary between legitimate tax planning and a transaction that may be regarded as artificial for tax purposes. The judgment underscores that, when examining acquisition, financing and holding structures, it is not sufficient that the structure formally complies with the requirements of the law; the underlying business purpose and the ability to substantiate it in real time must also be considered.
August 24, 2026
From now on: a dedicated license to provide guarantees in Israel
On July 26, 2026, the Israeli Capital Market, Insurance and Savings Authority published a policy document for implementing a reform in the guarantee market, along with a draft update to the licensing procedure for regulated financial services and supplementary draft circulars. Public comments were accepted until August 16, 2026 and discussions of the comments will be held on September 7, 2026.
August 23, 2026
Barnea Event | Israel’s 2026 Elections: Opportunities and Risks in the Age of AI and Social Media
As Israel heads toward its elections, AI and social media are reshaping how campaigns are conducted, information is disseminated, and public opinion is influenced. Gilad – Government Relations Lobbying, TikTok Israel, and Barnea Jaffa Lande invite you to a professional event exploring the intersection of technology, public perception, regulation, and public influence, featuring leading experts. On Monday, September 7, 2026, at 9:00 AM, we will meet at our offices to discuss the implications for senior executives and general counsel, as well as the challenges and opportunities emerging from this new reality.
August 20, 2026
Adv. Maya Carmi Lubartovski Spoke at the Israel Bar Association Conference on Real Estate Taxation
Adv. Maya Carmi Lubartovski, Partner and Head of our Real Estate Tax Practice, spoke at the "Taxation and Real Estate – The Fine Line Between Private and Business Real Estate Transactions" conference hosted by the Israel Bar Association's Tel Aviv District. Her presentation focused on the tax implications of real estate development transactions, including combination transactions, construction services, consideration-based transactions, and various types of option transactions. She also addressed how transaction structures may affect tax liability, as well as key risks, pitfalls, and the tax authorities' approach to different transaction structures.
August 19, 2026
Israel’s Consumer Protection and Fair Trade Authority Reduces Financial Sanctions
At the end of June 2026, in the Afikim Water case, Israel’s Supreme Court for the first time set out a clear test for calculating financial sanctions under the Consumer Protection Law. The CPFTA quickly adopted the ruling in a legal statement and temporary enforcement directive, changing how sanctions are calculated in practice. This unusual speed suggests the authority attributes considerable significance to the judgment.
August 18, 2026
Ami Group: ILS 350 Million Strategic Investment Agreement with Migdal
Our firm is advising Ami Group on a strategic investment agreement with Migdal Insurance and Financial Holdings, under which Migdal will provide Ammi Group with ILS 350 million in credit. Adv. Misha Gitterman of our firm advised Ami Group, controlled by Shlomi Nahyasi, on the transaction, which is part of its growth strategy in the commercial and income-producing real estate sectors. Under the agreement, Migdal will receive options to acquire 10% of Ammi Group's shares, to be issued upon the company's IPO.
August 18, 2026
EU AI Act Transparency Obligations: What Your Company Needs to Know
Article 50 of the EU AI Act has applied since 2 August 2026 and imposes transparency obligations requiring organizations to make clear when individuals are interacting with AI or are being exposed to AI-generated or AI-manipulated content. It applies to providers and deployers of certain AI systems, including generative and interactive AI systems and deepfakes.
August 12, 2026
Bizportal: How Is Artificial Intelligence Transforming the Legal Profession?
Adv. Gal Livshits of our firm was interviewed by Bizportal about the impact of artificial intelligence on the legal profession. She discussed how AI is transforming litigation management, information analysis, recruitment, and legal decision-making, while also highlighting the risks of overreliance on AI tools, including the potential impact on critical thinking. She further explained why, in an increasingly technology-driven legal landscape, human judgment, creativity, and critical thinking are more important than ever.
August 9, 2026
Mandatory Recording of Sales Conversations: Implications of Amendment to Israeli Consumer Protection Law for Businesses and Financial Institutions
Amendment 74 to the Consumer Protection Law introduces, for the first time, obligations to record sales-related conversations, retain those recordings, and provide them to consumers upon request. The amendment applies to certain transactions listed in the law where the transaction value exceeds ILS 750, or where the price is unknown at the time of the call.
August 7, 2026
Avigam Entrepreneurship & Management Completes Inaugural ILS 166 Million Bond Offering
Avigam Entrepreneurship Management (2012) Ltd. has completed its inaugural bond offering, raising ILS 166 million. Adv. Elad Reshtick and Adv. Batel Torangi of our Capital Markets Department advised Avigam throughout the offering process and will continue to advise the company, its management, and its board of directors on its capital markets activities.
August 2, 2026
Prof. Amichai Cohen Appointed Vice President of Research at Israel Democracy Institute
Prof. Amichai Cohen, a special counsel at our firm, has been appointed Vice President of Research at the Israel Democracy Institute. In his new role, he will lead the IDI's research division and oversee its research activities in the fields of democracy, law, government, and national security. Alongside this appointment, Amichai will continue to advise the firm's clients on projects and transactions involving international law, international sanctions, international trade, and regulatory compliance.
August 2, 2026
Parallel Imports: Israel Competition Authority Expands Enforcement
In recent weeks, the Israel Competition Authority has announced two new enforcement proceedings against Carasso Motors and Suny Communications, further reflecting its intensified enforcement efforts regarding parallel imports.
July 27, 2026
Steel Partners Sues InMode
We represent US investment fund Steel Partners in litigation against InMode, its CEO, and its board of directors, focused on the question of who qualifies as the de facto controlling shareholder of a public company. In the claim, we argue that although the CEO holds only 7% of InMode’s shares, he effectively exercises control over the company. As a result, the acquisition offer he submitted should be subject to the stricter rules and standards applicable to controlling shareholders. The lawsuit comes amid an escalating battle for control of InMode, which is traded on Nasdaq and has a market capitalization of approximately USD 900 million. Steel Partners is represented by Adv. Micky Barnea, Adv. Eyal Nachshon, Adv. Shay Bello, and Adv. Noa Raz of our firm.
July 23, 2026
Marketing Foreign Funds to Investors in Israel: When Does an Offer Require a Prospectus?
Section 15 of the Securities Law provides that securities may be offered or sold to the public in Israel only under a prospectus approved for publication by the Israel Securities Authority (ISA). The marketing of foreign funds to Israeli investors is considered an offering of securities and may therefore be carried out without a prospectus only if a recognized exemption applies.
July 22, 2026
Position Statement on the Obligation to Appoint a DPO: Not a Change in the Law, but a Change in the Rules of the Game
Israel’s Privacy Protection Authority (PPA) has published the final version of its position statement on the appointment of a data protection officer (DPO). Although, formally speaking, it is only a position statement rather than binding guidance, it is expected to have a significant practical impact on the PPA’s supervision and enforcement going forward.
July 21, 2026
Israel Approves the “What’s Good for the United States Is Good for Israel” Reform – 10 Key Points for Importers, Manufacturers, and Marketers
The reform expands options for importers, manufacturers, and marketers in Israel by lowering barriers and creating an additional route for products that meet the statutory conditions. However, it does not grant broad relief, since eligibility remains subject to conditions, exceptions, and documentation requirements, and compliance with applicable Israeli law must still be reviewed. Businesses should therefore prepare in advance to identify qualifying products, required documents, and points of interaction with existing Israeli regulation.