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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.
July 21, 2026
Israel Launches a Corporate Credit Database to Increase Competition in the Business Credit Market
The upcoming corporate credit database is expected to significantly affect Israel’s business credit market, expand credit data use, increase competition and access to credit, and require financial and other entities to prepare for reporting or relying on the database.
July 20, 2026
Ynet: How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping the Legal Profession
Dr. Avishay Klein, a partner and head of the firm's Privacy, Cyber and Artificial Intelligence Department, was interviewed for a feature article in Ynet on the impact of artificial intelligence on the legal profession. In the interview, Dr. Klein discusses how AI is transforming legal practice, from the training of junior lawyers to contract review, document analysis, risk identification, and legal drafting, and shares his perspective on how these developments are likely to shape the future of the profession.
July 20, 2026
EDPB Issues Draft Guidelines on Web Scraping for Generative AI Training
Publicly accessible personal data is not automatically available for AI training use: In Guidelines 03/2026, published for public comment on July 7, 2026, the EDPB clarifies that the mere fact that personal data is publicly accessible online does not, on its own, allow it to be collected and reused for AI training under the GDPR.
July 12, 2026
Israel to Regulate Stablecoins: New Draft Bill on Stablecoin Licensing and Supervision
On June 29, 2026, the Ministry of Finance and the Capital Market, Insurance and Savings Authority published a draft bill for public comment until July 20, 2026, which, for the first time in Israel, would establish a specific licensing and supervisory framework for stablecoin issuers.
July 12, 2026
M&A Transactions in the 2026 Business Landscape
Our firm, together with the Manufacturers Association of Israel, BDO Israel, and Mizrahi Tefahot, hosted a professional seminar on strategies for navigating mergers and acquisitions in today's evolving business environment. The seminar examined the legal, commercial, and financial aspects of MA transactions, including identifying opportunities, preparing for transactions, regulatory and competition law considerations, financing structures, and deal execution. The event brought together CEOs, business owners, CFOs, and directors. During the seminar, Adv. Ilan Blumenfeld, Adv. Irit Brodsky, and Adv. Idan Miller from our firm presented on the key legal aspects of mergers and acquisitions.
July 12, 2026
Israel Bar Association Conference: Taxation and Real Estate – The Fine Line Between Private and Business Transactions
Adv. Maya Carmi Lubartovski, a partner and head of the firm's real estate taxation practice, will speak at the Israel Bar Association (Tel Aviv District) conference, Taxation and Real Estate – The Fine Line Between Private and Business Real Estate Transactions. Her session will address development transactions in real estate, with a focus on how different transaction structures affect tax outcomes, including capital gains tax and purchase tax implications in combination and option transactions.
July 10, 2026
Mediterranean Towers Expands Operations with ILS 700 Million Senior Living Project
Adv. Dudi Cohen, a partner and head of the firm's Capital Markets Department, and Adv. Omri Oren, a partner in the Capital Markets Department, are advising Mediterranean Towers Ltd. on its successful bid in the Givat Shmuel Municipality tender for the development of a new senior living community. The project, valued at approximately ILS 700 million, is expected to include around 350 residential units, a skilled nursing ward, commercial space, and public facilities, further expanding the company's senior living portfolio in Israel.
July 9, 2026
Globes: Lawsuit Against ThetaRay and Erel Margalit Over Alleged Breach of Agreement
Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Eran Winner, Adv. Gaya Tsarfati, and Adv. Rotem Bensky of our firm's Litigation Department represent Mark Gazit in a lawsuit filed with the District Court against ThetaRay, its Chairman Erel Margalit, and additional defendants. The claim alleges breaches of obligations under Gazit's separation agreement, including commitments to enter into a consulting agreement and grant stock options, as well as personal liability on the part of the company's chairman.
July 9, 2026
Bizportal: Is Raising Developers' Profit Margins the Solution to Israel's Housing Market Challenges?
Adv. Alon Abcasis, a partner and head of the firm's residential real estate and urban renewal practice, published an op-ed in Bizportal addressing the Urban Renewal Authority's proposal to increase the default profit margin for developers in urban renewal projects. Alon argues that the main challenge is not the profit margin itself, but rather the lengthy planning and approval process, which directly affects projects' economic viability and their ability to move forward.
July 7, 2026
ACC Israel Annual Conference 2026
Adv. Zohar Lande, a senior partner and head of the firm's Litigation Department, participated today in a panel discussion at the ACC Israel Annual Conference. The panel focused on how professional setbacks and challenges throughout a legal career can lay the groundwork for some of the most significant litigation successes.
June 28, 2026
Oversight Duty: What Is Expected of Boards of Directors in an Era of Partial Information and Limited Time?
In recent years, boards of directors have been expected to play an active role in overseeing their companies’ activities. Compliance incidents, cybersecurity failures, safety malfunctions, operational and regulatory crises, and even failures in organizational culture expose board members to public and legal scrutiny.
June 28, 2026
When Are Directors Personally Liable for Trademark Infringement by a Company?
An Israeli District Court imposed personal liability, jointly and severally, on the directors of a company for trademark infringement, without lifting the corporate veil. Whenever a tort is committed, including intellectual property infringement, any officer or director who personally committed the tort may be ordered to pay out of his or her own pocket, even without lifting the corporate veil.
June 28, 2026
Israeli Corporations Authority to Begin Examining Family Ties and Conflicts of Interest in Amutot and PBCs
The Israeli Corporations Authority has announced that, in the coming period, it will begin a dedicated review concerning family ties and conflicts of interest in amutot and public benefit companies (PBCs).
June 24, 2026
Webinar: Defense Industry in a Changing Reality
Our firm, together with BDO, will host a professional webinar on the key issues that companies and funds operating in the defense industry should know—from opportunities and challenges in the defense and dual-use export landscape, to VAT, customs, and targeted tax incentives, as well as legal, financial, and accounting readiness for capital raises, IPOs, and becoming a public company. Adv. Elad Reshtick and Prof. Amichai Cohen from our firm, alongside BDO experts, will speak at the webinar, which will take place on June 30, 2026, at 11:00 AM.