ארכיון Regulation

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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February 8, 2018

Israel Hopes Lower Taxes, Less Regulation Will Spur Trading Boom

Adv. Harel Perlmutter, the head of our firm's Tax Department, was interviewed by Bloomberg BNA about the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange's intention to reduce red tape and ease regulations to promote further growth in the number of new companies traded on the TASE.

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January 29, 2018

TheMarker Op-Ed: How to Enjoy Blockchain Innovation

Adv. Daniel Israeli, an associate in our Capital Markets Department, wrote an op-ed for TheMarker on the need to create an appropriate regulatory framework for the issuance of digital currencies.

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January 28, 2018

Featured in Israeli Blockchain Association Legal Survey

Our firm was featured in a legal survey conducted by the Israeli Blockchain Association on current trends in blockchain in Israel.

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January 23, 2018

Seminar on Data Protection and Privacy for the Israeli Directors' Union

Our firm is hosting the Israeli Directors' Union for a seminar on data protection and privacy. We will discuss the new European privacy regulations (GDPR) and directors' exposure in the age of privacy.

January 17, 2018

Barnea & ACC Seminar – Blockchain, Bitcoin, and ICOs

We hosted, together with the Association of Corporate Counsel, a seminar on blockchain and digital currencies. We discussed new regulatory challenges, with Adv. Micky Barnea addressing blockchain and smart contracts. Tal Cohen, Compass Blockchain Solutions's CEO, gave a special introductory lecture on bitcoin and digital currencies.

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December 27, 2017

Everything You Need to Know about ICOs

Barnea hosted an ICOs and digital currencies event featuring a lecture on regulation opportunities and challenges. Adv. Harel Perlmutter also discussed the taxation of cryptographic coins and the Israel Tax Authority's position.

December 26, 2017

Fierce Battle over Banning Binary Options Reaches High Court of Justice

After the Knesset passed legislation promoted by the Israel Securities Authority prohibiting Israeli companies from trading in binary options, Yukom Communications Ltd. and its controlling shareholder, Yossi Herzog, petitioned the High Court of Justice. Adv. Zohar Lande, Adv. Eyal Nachshon, and Adv. Moran Bickel oversaw the filing of the petition.

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December 21, 2017

Article: Is the Israeli Regulators’ Approach to ICOs Ill-Advised?

An article in Financial Magnates discusses the Israel Securities Authority's approach to initial coin offerings (ICO) and cryptocurrencies and how this approach compares to other jurisdictions.

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December 18, 2017

Telemarketing Restrictions

An interview following the Ministry of Economy and Industry's recently published draft bill placing restrictions on telemarketing.

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December 13, 2017

Israel Securities Authority Blows Up the Bitcoin Bubble

Our firm gave several media interviews following the Israel Securities Authority Chairman's remarks that companies whose values are based on bitcoin will not be included in the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange's (TASE) indices until a suitable regulatory framework is established. We noted that it is important to distinguish between the inclusion of companies engaged in trading and investing in virtual currencies on TASE's indices and the possibility that such companies will actually be traded on TASE.

Financial radio program (starting min' 05:15)

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November 28, 2017

Seminar on Data Protection and Privacy

Barnea is hosting another seminar today for startups and entrepreneurs on data protection and privacy. The seminar will also cover website accessibility requirements and feature a guest lecture by a representative of the Israeli Digital Organization.

October 24, 2017

Israel Securities Authority Defeated in Proceeding Against Portfolio Manager

The Administrative Enforcement Committee dismissed an administrative enforcement proceeding brought by the Israel Securities Authority against portfolio manager Ran Amitai over allegations that he used inside information relating to a deal involving biotechnology company Compugen. Our firm represented Ran Amitai and Cramim Capital Markets in the proceedings.

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September 26, 2017

Article on Regulatory Challenges of Fintech Companies Featured in TheMarker

Adv. Micky Barnea, the firm’s managing partner, published an article in TheMarker’s FinTech Magazine on the regulatory challenges facing fintech companies. Micky notes that barriers to entry include not only product development but also the ability to address regulatory requirements effectively. The knowledge gained in this process can therefore become a valuable intellectual property asset with significant commercial potential.

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September 24, 2017

Israeli Binary Options CEO Arrested in US on Suspicion of Electronic Fraud

The Israeli CEO of a binary options company has been arrested by federal investigators in the United States on suspicion of electronic fraud. We are representing the company in this matter. In an interview with TheMarker, we noted this is a relatively early stage in the legal process and that an indictment has not yet been filed.

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September 12, 2017

Speaking at EY Anti-Fraud Forum

We participated in the EY Anti-Fraud Forum, where we discussed how workers can take an active role in self-regulation and compliance.

August 29, 2017

TheMarker Op-Ed: Regulation of Digital Coins

An op-ed in The Marker on the regulation of digital currencies asserts that there will be no choice but to build a unique regulatory model that matches the characteristics of these new financial instruments.

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August 16, 2017

TheMarker Interview: SEC Allegations Against Mobileye Founders

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently filed a lawsuit in a US court against an Israeli citizen and an American citizen for the use of insider information to acquire shares and options at Mobileye. The lawsuit alleges that Mobileye's founders supplied information about the huge deal being forged between it and Intel. Our firm was interviewed by TheMarker about the lawsuit, and we noted the differences between the enforcement process in Israel and the US and the relationship between civil enforcement by the SEC and criminal enforcement by federal prosecution.

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August 8, 2017

Monetary Authority of Singapore to Begin Regulating the Issuance of Virtual Currencies

Adv. Daniel Israeli was interviewed by TheMarker after the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced it would begin regulating the issuance of virtual currencies (ICO). Daniel noted that Singapore has developed into a destination of sorts for ICOs, and thus the MAS' decision will certainly change the rules of the game.

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July 19, 2017

Article: Adoption of Business Judgment Rule

This article examines the Israeli Supreme Court’s ruling in the Bezeq case, issued in late December 2016, which extended the protection of the business judgment rule to decisions by boards of directors. It considers whether the ruling achieved one of its principal objectives: legal certainty.

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