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December 1, 2021
ESG – Risks and Legal Responsibility
Since the COVID-19 outbreak and the exacerbation of the climate crisis, ESG factors have increasingly influenced the profit line of businesses. The ESG Management Program at the Coller School of Management at Tel Aviv University, which will open in March 2022, will bring the most important aspects of ESG to those whose activities have an impact on the investment chain: executives, directors, investors, analysts, and public sector personnel. As part of the program, we will give a lecture entitled "Risks and Legal Responsibility – How ESG Becomes a Significant Part of the Duties of an Organization's Officers and What Happens When Neglected."
October 25, 2021
Bar-Ilan University Law and Environment Club: Ethical Consumerism and Sustainable Fashion
As part of the inaugural event of Bar-Ilan University’s Law and Environment Club, Adv. Sagi Gross will deliver opening remarks on the importance of law and the environment. His speech will touch on developments and changes in recent years.
September 30, 2021
Op-Ed: Knesset Debate on Establishment of Regulatory Authority
An op-ed in Globes addressing the current Knesset debate over the establishment of a new regulatory authority.
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.
June 14, 2021
IPO Wave Continues to Flourish – How Should Companies Prepare for an IPO?
The growing wave of IPOs on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange is pushing an overwhelming number of private companies to consider going public. In an interview with the TheMarker on the trend, we explain how companies considering an IPO must behave with both the public and regulatory authorities to succeed.
January 12, 2021
Employers: It’s Time to Protect Employee Privacy
Until recently, companies have focused their privacy policies on customers and suppliers, but have not placed enough emphasis on the privacy of their employees. We are now seeing a trend reversal, as employees are beginning to understand that an organization cannot do what it wants with their information and that there are legal limitations to collecting information about them. Organizations must now be more careful with employees’ privacy and this is how to do it.
January 5, 2021
Globes Conference: Cyber in 2021
Adv. Anat Even-Chen participated in Globes' Material for Thought conference on the cyber industry. Anat was featured on a panel about the effects of a cyber crisis on an organization, where she discussed how companies should prepare for upcoming challenges in 2021 in this field.
June 23, 2020
Companies' Collection of Personal Data
Globes has published a comprehensive article on technology solutions relating to the relationship between property lenders and tenants. We were interviewed as part of the article about the privacy of such platforms' users.
May 24, 2020
An Opportunity for Regulators
The Israel Securities Authority's current enforcement policy requires officers and companies that have acted in good faith to establish their good faith in administrative enforcement proceedings. Read an op-ed in TheMarker discussing how regulators can recalibrate this policy.
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.
March 6, 2020
Firm Partners Lecture at TAU Entrepreneurship Center
As part of the firm's collaboration with Tel Aviv University's Entrepreneurship Center, we were invited to lecture students on the relevant legal aspects of entrepreneurial activity. We discussed the basics behind founders’ agreements and why it's important to make such an agreement. Adv. Yuval Lazi explained the methods, possibilities, and challenges of venture capital raising, from family and friends to exits. Adv. Anat Even-Chen concluded with a lecture on online business activities, including what website policies should contain and how to build a business correctly so as not to be exposed to privacy issues.
February 23, 2020
Chambers TMT Guide 2020: Law in Practice
As experts in the TMT field, our firm was asked to contribute the Israeli law and practice overview for the Chambers Israel TMT guide. In their overview, Adv. Micky Barnea, Adv. Daniel Lorber, and Adv. Anat Even-Chen discuss legal considerations for big data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. They also address key data protection principles, the challenges with IT service agreements, and privacy matters. As a whole, the TMT guide offers insights for each jurisdiction.
December 17, 2019
Israel-Singapore Fintech Convention
Our firm hosted a meetup for the Israeli fintech community in collaboration with Fintech Fever and the Singapore Fintech Association. We lectured on current regulation, as well as challenges and opportunities in the field.
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.
November 19, 2019
Event: The Future of Money Transfers
Our firm hosted ACC Israel members for a seminar on money transfers. We provided an overview of current regulations and guidelines governing money transfers in Israel and around the world. A panel discussion explored the challenges and opportunities facing businesses and practical ways to address issues that may arise when transferring funds. The panel featured Adv. Anat Even-Chen, our regulatory expert; Doron Cohen, CEO of Covercy; Idit Froim, General Counsel of Colu; Yitz Raab, Managing Partner of Tzur Management; Rami Sasson, Chief Compliance Officer of Discount Bank; and Ronen Siman-Tov, CTO of IBM Blockchain World Wire.
September 24, 2019
Article: Powerful Regulation Is Not the Way to Build a Stable and Functioning Market
In a Globes op-ed, Adv. Anat Even-Chen calls for cooperation between the Capital Market, Insurance and Savings Authority and the private market in order to create better regulation for fintech and financial services companies.
September 26, 2019
Risk Management and the Latest Word on KYC and Preventing International Money Laundering
Together with Clifford Chance, we held a workshop for compliance officers and risk management department staff at Discount Bank and Bank Leumi. The workshop included discussions on money laundering enforcement trends, banks' obligations, and how to manage risk and provide service.
July 29, 2019
Op-Ed Featured in Law360
An op-ed in Law360 discusses the SEC's treatment of two recent events—the federal suit against Kik Interactive and Facebook's announcement on the launch of a new digital currency.
June 25, 2019
Event on Investor Relations and Corporate Responsibility
Our firm hosted an event in cooperation with the Israeli Investor Relations Forum on investor relations and corporate responsibility. We lectured on how corporate responsibility is perceived by regulators.
June 2, 2019
Event Invite: Privacy Regulations – Is Your Business Ready?
The entry into force of the GDPR and Israel’s information security regulations is among the most significant legal developments of recent years. These rules affect not only local organizations and businesses but also companies seeking to operate in the relevant jurisdictions. Join us for an event offering practical guidance and tips on understanding and complying with the obligations that apply to your organization.