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December 12, 2024

Insider Trading: An Interview with Adv. Hadar Israeli

About six months after the indictment was filed, the trial of Shay Lipman opened at the Tel Aviv District Court. Lipman, a former senior real estate analyst, is accused of profiting approximately 400,000 NIS from trading securities after being exposed to sensitive information and using insider information. As an expert in white-collar crime, Adv. Hadar Israeli was interviewed by Globes and explained the charges against Lipman, the expected penalty, and the challenges anticipated for both the prosecution and the defense.

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December 12, 2024

Planning and Building Law – Changes to Betterment Levy Appeal Procedures

A recent amendment to the Planning and Building Law came into effect, introducing changes to the appeal process for betterment levies.

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December 11, 2024

The Israeli Chapter in Legal 500's International Trade Guide

Our firm was chosen to cover the Israeli chapter of the Legal 500 International Trade guide. The chapter was written by Professor Amichai Cohen and provides insights on key issues in international trade law, including WTO agreements, FTAs, and trade sanctions.

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December 9, 2024

Salary payments in Israel through payment companies

A new amendment to the Israeli Wage Protection Law allows employees to request that their employers transfer their salary to a wider range of entities.

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December 9, 2024

Cybersecurity Regulation Enforcement Tightens in NY, Highlighting a Broader Trend

Recent fines issued in New York are part of a wider trend of stricter state-level enforcement on cybersecurity in the U.S. Israeli companies operating in the U.S. are required to stay informed.

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December 8, 2024

2023 Arbitration Year in Review

Jus Mundi has published a comprehensive overview designed for those with an interest in international arbitration. The publication examines recent developments in international arbitration in Israel, offering an in-depth analysis of the evolving legal framework. Lina Makhuli, Senior Associate at Barnea Jaffa Lande, was selected to contribute to this publication as part of the writing team for the chapter on Israel.

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December 8, 2024

A Wave of Real Estate Companies IPOs?

Elad Rashtik, Partner in our Finance and Public Companies Department, was interviewed by Globes following the forecast that we are on the brink of a new wave of IPOs by real estate companies, initially focusing primarily on bond offerings.

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December 5, 2024

Unregulated Trust Mechanisms

We tend to think of a “trust” as a regulated contractual mechanism that people create through an agreement, a letter of authorization to a trustee etc. But is it possible to become part of a trust arrangement without it being formally regulated? The (perhaps surprising) answer is unequivocally “yes.”

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December 2, 2024

"Buy-Sell" Model (Reseller) Activity Exempt from Payment Services Licensing

The Israel Securities Authority recently published a staff legal position addressing the licensing requirements for businesses operating in the "Buy and Sell" or "Reseller" model in online marketplaces.

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December 2, 2024

ISA: New Guidelines on Offering and Intermediating Joint Investment Arrangements

The Israel Securities Authority published a position statement recently addressing various issues pertaining to brokerage activities and offerings of joint investment arrangements, including the applicability of the Regulation of Investment Advice, Investment Marketing and Portfolio Management Law (“Advice Law”) and the Joint Investment Trust Law to these activities.

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December 2, 2024

Webinar on Competition Law Addressing the Strengthening of Merger Enforcement

This morning, our firm held a webinar in collaboration with the Association of Corporate Counsel on the strengthening of merger enforcement, especially in light of the landmark decision in the Strauss-Weiler merger. The webinar featured a presentation by Adv. Gal Rozent, head of our competition department, and was attended by dozens of in-house legal counsel.

December 2, 2024

Participation in the Panel of the Urban Renewal Authority – Rishon Lezion

Adv. Ruth Gerbi participated in a panel organized by the Urban Renewal Authority of Rishon Lezion. The panel, which took place yesterday, discussed issues such as recalcitrant buildings, warning notices, professional ethics of lawyers, and differential changes (or disparities) between property owners and other stakeholders in the project. Ruth presented the perspective of the tenants on each of the topics.

December 1, 2024

Price tagging requirement continues to be a mandatory obligation

Recently, the issue of price tagging in supermarkets and grocery stores has gained attention. This follows a public consultation issued by the Consumer Protection and Fair Trade Authority seeking input on transitioning to digital price displays as part of the "What’s Good for Europe is Good for Israel" reform.

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December 1, 2024

Precedent: Sales Commissions Factor into Overtime Pay in Israel

In a precedent-setting ruling handed down recently, the National Labor Court ruled that sales commissions must be included in wages for the purpose of calculating sick pay, vacation pay, pension contributions and overtime pay.

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November 25, 2024

Call For Public Comment: A Report on AI Use in the Financial Sector

This month, an interim report on artificial intelligence (AI) in the financial sector was published for public comment. The report was written by the Ministries of Justice and Treasury, the Competition Authority, the Securities Authority, the Capital Market Authority, and the Bank of Israel.

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November 25, 2024

Guide: How to Ensure the Distribution of Inheritance for Assets Abroad

A growing number of Israelis own assets and investments abroad, but many are unaware that an Israeli will may not always be sufficient for managing inheritance involving overseas properties. Differences in inheritance laws across jurisdictions can lead to legal challenges and make it harder for heirs to claim their rights.

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November 25, 2024

Do the Arrest Warrants Against Netanyahu and Galant Have Economic Implications?

An interview with Professor Amichai Cohen, an expert in international law, discussing the economic ramifications of the arrest warrants and Israel's broader standing on the global stage.

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November 25, 2024

New memorandum of law regulating the crypto sector in Israel

The Israel Tax Authority and the Ministry of Finance have published a memorandum of law to regulate the digital asset sector in Israel.

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November 25, 2024

Israel Competition Commissioner imposes an unprecedented pecuniary sanction for merger "gun-jumping"

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November 24, 2024

How Should Israel Handle the Implications of Arrest Warrants Issued by The Hague?

The decision by the judges of the International Criminal Court has placed Israel in one of the most complex situations it has ever faced on the international stage. Prof. Amichai Cohen, our Special Counsel on International Law, was featured in an Op-Ed published by Mako, sharing his expert insights on the matter.

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