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November 20, 2025

New Israeli Regulatory Requirement: Proactive Reporting of Suspicious Use of GenAI

The Israeli Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prohibition Authority (IMPA) published a document recently to raise awareness of the new challenges abuses of Generative AI and Deepfake pose to the financial sector. The document reviews the potential risks of use of these technologies, presents case studies from Israel and around the world, discusses emerging threats, and provides a list of “red flags” to help identify suspicious activities.

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November 20, 2025

Anti-Dumping Levy on Aluminum Profiles from China: Will Israeli Real Estate Prices Continue to Rise?

On October 19, 2025, the Competition Commissioner published her detailed position regarding the proposed anti-dumping levy on imports of aluminum profiles from China. This position expresses strong opposition to the recommendations of the Commissioner of Trade Levies to impose high anti-dumping levies on aluminum imports from China.

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November 13, 2025

Amendment 13 to the Israeli Privacy Protection Law: Guidance for Insurance Agents and Agencies

Amendment 13 to the Israeli Privacy Protection Law significantly strengthens the PPA’s enforcement powers, requiring insurance agencies to ensure strict compliance in handling personal and sensitive data. Agencies must implement robust data security, transparency, and control measures to avoid substantial fines and regulatory sanctions.

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November 13, 2025

NGOs and PBCs to Report Donations via Israel Tax Authority’s Digital Reporting System

Starting January 1, 2026, NGOs and PBCs under Section 46 must report all donations through the Israel Tax Authority’s digital system to enhance transparency and prevent fraud. Compliance will be mandatory to maintain Section 46 approval.

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November 5, 2025

Prof. Amichai Cohen Receives Lerner Prize for International Law

Prof. Amichai Cohen, a special counsel on international law at our firm, has been awarded the Lerner Prize for International Law by the Harry Radzyner Law School at Reichman University. This recognition highlights Prof. Cohen’s significant and influential contributions to the fields of international law and national security.

October 20, 2025

Professional Webinar: Business Operations Under International Sanctions

Barnea Jaffa Lande, in collaboration with the Israel Export Institute, will host a professional webinar on the implications of international sanctions for Israeli companies. Prof. Amichai Cohen, a special counsel at the firm, will review key global sanctions regimes, their impact on corporate activity, current and emerging compliance risks, and effective measures for mitigating exposure in cross-border operations. The webinar will take place on October 30, 2025, at 11:00 AM (IST).

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October 16, 2025

President Trump Imposes New Tariffs, Once Again Sowing Economic Chaos

The United States President recently announced the imposition of new 25% to 100% tariffs on pharmaceuticals, heavy-duty trucks, upholstered furniture, and kitchen and bathroom cabinets. The move is rocking markets and is likely to impact shipping costs, the furniture industry, and trade relations with various trading partners. It could also affect Israeli companies in various sectors.

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October 16, 2025

My Forex Funds Lawsuit: Warning to the Proprietary Trading Sector

In May 2025, a US federal court dismissed the US Commodities Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) fraud lawsuit against the proprietary trading company My Forex Funds (MFF). At first glance, this may seem like a resounding legal victory, but a closer analysis reveals a more complex picture.

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October 5, 2025

Reforming Payment Models for Securities and Advisory Services

On the eve of Rosh Hashanah, a joint task force from the Bank of Israel, the Ministry of Finance, and the Israel Securities Authority published an interim report for public comments, proposing a major reform in the way financial institutions (mainly banks, TASE members, and other players) are paid for securities services and investment advice.

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September 25, 2025

First Series of Prediction Markets in the United States

Prediction markets have experienced rapid growth in recent years, thanks to the emergence of platforms attracting millions of users, such as Kalshi and Polymarket. These platforms have proven successful in predicting the outcomes of diverse events.

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September 11, 2025

Landmark Settlement in AI Copyright Infringement Lawsuit – Anthropic Case

A significant development occurred last week at the interface between artificial intelligence and intellectual property following the settlement agreement reached by Anthropic in the class action lawsuit filed against it with the US District Court for the Northern District of California.

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September 7, 2025

Our New Podcast Is Now Live on Spotify – Barnea on Business!

We are excited to launch our new podcast, where we translate complex legal issues into practical tools you can apply in the real world. In each episode, our firm’s partners analyze current and key topics in the business world, including corporate law, MA, regulation and ESG, labor law, real estate, taxation, capital markets, and more, demonstrate how to put legal tools into action. This podcast is designed for anyone operating at the intersection of law and business and seeking hands-on knowledge and practical insights.

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September 7, 2025

US Court Rules: Most of Trump’s Tariffs Unlawful

The US Federal Court of Appeals ruled recently that most of the tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump as part of the trade wars are unlawful. However, the court decided that, for the time being, these tariffs will remain in effect. This is a landmark decision with potentially wide-ranging implications for the US and global economies, as well as for the balance of powers within the US federal government.

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September 4, 2025

Aluminum Imports to Israel Halved Following Provisional Anti-Dumping Measures

In May, the Ministry of Economy imposed a temporary guarantee on aluminum imports from China. As a result, Israeli aluminum importers have already reduced their orders from China by 50%. Simultaneously, access to the Turkish market has been almost entirely blocked for Israeli buyers.

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September 4, 2025

Expanded Company Extract Now Available at No Additional Cost

The Israeli Corporations Authority in the Ministry of Justice recently announced a significant expansion of its company extract service. This development marks an important change in the corporate landscape, substantially improving access to and transparency of comprehensive and material information regarding companies registered in Israel.

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September 1, 2025

Globes Interview: Dr. Zvi Gabbay on the Proposed Bill to Regulate Social Media Influencers

Dr. Zvi Gabbay, was interviewed by Globes on the Israel Securities Authority’s new proposed bill, which seeks to tighten oversight of social media influencers providing financial and investment advice without a license. Under the proposal, influencers would be allowed to continue operating, but only under particularly restrictive conditions.

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September 1, 2025

Dr. Avishay Klein on Channel 10: Former MK Threatens to Sue Artificial Intelligence

Following former Knesset Member Oren Hazan’s threat to sue Grok, X and Elon Musk’s AI platform, as though it were a real person, questions have arisen regarding the possibility of suing companies that develop AI systems, as well as broader intellectual property implications in the age of artificial intelligence. Dr. Avishay Klein, head of the firm's Privacy, Cyber and AI Department, was interviewed on the Channel 10 program “The Next Big Thing” with Danny Roup.

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August 20, 2025

Wine Industry Regulation: Boutique Wineries Now Require a Manufacturer’s License

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August 19, 2025

AI and International Arbitration: Arbitration as the Natural Forum for Revolutionizing Jurisprudence

What can we expect? Imagine a plausible future scenario that is perhaps more probable than it seems. The year is 2032. An international arbitration is underway between a Singapore-based computer chip manufacturer and a German technology company, fully supported by an integrative AI system, after the parties agreed in advance on how the system will be used.

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August 13, 2025

Amendment 13 to the Israeli Privacy Protection Law is Here! Are You Ready?

Amendment 13, which significantly updates privacy laws in Israel, has come into effect! If you still don't know what to do to comply with the requirements, we've prepared a guide to help you address the main issues (not all of them) right now! In this guide, you can find simple tips to implement in your organization to improve compliance with Israeli privacy law requirements.

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