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ISRAEL’S INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION LAW 2024: A NEW ERA FOR GLOBAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Introduction In today’s developed global markets, international arbitration plays a crucial role in resolving complex commercial disputes efficiently and in
SMART CONTRACTS – LEGAL ASPECTS AND THE ISRAELI PERSPECTIVE
Introduction A Smart Contract is a self-executing contract where the terms concluded among its parties are written directly into code.
AGENCY CONTRACT LAW (COMMERCIAL AGENT AND PRINCIPAL)
Introduction On April 27, 2012 Israel’s new Agency Contract Law (Commercial Agent and Principal) 2012 (the “Law”) came into force.
DISTRICT COURT: DISTRIBUTION OF DIVIDENDS IS NOT A “TRANSACTION” UNDER THE COMPANIES LAW
The Commercial Division of the Israeli District Court has held that a dividend distribution to shareholders, including to the controlling
DISTRICT COURT: LACK OF COMMERCIAL REASONING BEHIND A PURCHASE ORDER JUSTIFIES PERSONAL LIABILITY OF OFFICEHOLDERS
The Israeli District Court has held that notwithstanding the general lack of personal liability by officeholders and shareholders for the
LABOR COURT: A SUBSTANTIAL CONCERN OF INABILITY TO PAY SALARIES MAY GIVE RISE TO PERSONAL LIABILITY OF THE CONTROLLING SHAREHOLDERS
The Israeli Regional Labor Court has found that under the good faith doctrine, an employer must evaluate its anticipated ability
THE SUPREME COURT: DISCREPANCY BETWEEN A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT AND A FOREIGN RULING APPROVING THE SETTLEMENT WILL NOT NECESSARILY PREVENT THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE FOREIGN RULING IN ISRAEL
The plaintiff and the defendant deliberated before the courts of the State of Florida. The parties reached a settlement agreement,
THE SUPREME COURT: AN ARBITRATOR MAY, IN CERTAIN CASES, PROVIDE AN OUTRIGHT RULING WITHOUT HOLDING ANY EVIDENTIARY HEARING OR FACTUAL INVESTIGATION
The applicant, who was a party to an arbitration agreement, filed a petition requesting the court to annul a ruling
THE SUPREME COURT: THE SALE OF A DEVICE ENABLING THE BYPASSING OF TECHNOLOGICAL SECURITY TOOLS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A BREACH OF COPYRIGHT
The plaintiff had purchased the exclusive broadcasting rights of the 2006 FIFA World Cup games in the territory of the
THE NEW DUE DILIGENCE RISKS FOR COMPANIES EXPANDING ABROAD
The events in the Eurozone and the wider macro economic landscape have resulted in caution – even reluctance – to
MEDIATION, MEDIATION, MEDIATION
Where a dispute arises, sometimes there is no acceptable compromise. The litigants’ positions are irreconcilable and it is necessary that
COPYRIGHT AND ANTI-SPAM
Introduction Recent legislation from the Israeli parliament, strives to cope with constantly developing technological advances.The new Copyright Law (the “Copyright
REVERSE TRIANGULAR MERGERS UNDER ISRAELI LAW
Introduction A recent ruling by the Israeli District Court in Tel Aviv endorses Reverse Triangular Mergers under the Israeli Companies
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