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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -
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European Commission Tightens Law Enforcement on Pharmaceutical Cartels

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In July 2025, the European Competition Commission imposed a EUR 489,000 fine on Alchem International Pvt. Ltd. and its Hong Kong subsidiary for their involvement in a pharmaceutical cartel involving the active ingredient used...more

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Israel’s Import Reform: “What’s Good for Europe Is Good for Israel”

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The “What’s Good for Europe Is Good for Israel” reform came into effect at the beginning of 2025, with considerable. This reform allows importers to import diverse products to Israel in a new standardization track, based on...more

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EU reconsiders its free trade agreement with Israel due to the war in Gaza

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EU foreign ministers have decided to explore the possibility of cancelling the EU-Israel Association Agreement due to allegations that the war in Gaza is raising doubts concerning Israel’s commitment to the safeguarding of...more

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Internal Enforcement and Compliance Surveys: Essential for Organizations in Israel

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In an era of stringent regulations and increasing legal risks, it has become essential for organizations to implement internal enforcement programs. However, in order for such programs to provide legal protection, they must...more

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Global Equity and Employment Law Considerations for 2025

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Many countries finalized new regulations and released new guidance in 2024 regarding global equity plans. Multinational companies should confirm whether their equity grant materials and plan administration align with such...more

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EU’s New Guidance: Travel Rule to Combat Money Laundering in Crypto

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The EU is continuing to shape the regulatory landscape in the crypto market After the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) entered into force in June 2024, a significant step took place last July with the publication of...more

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Understanding DORA: An Overview of the Digital Operational Resilience Act

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The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is an EU regulatory framework, aimed at enhancing the financial sector’s ability to withstand and recover from ICT (information and communication technology) disruptions....more

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Not So Fast: Congress Doubles Statute of Limitations Period for U.S. Sanctions Violations in Foreign Aid Bill

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Following months of delays and intense debate in Congress, President Biden signed H.R. 815 into law on April 24, 2024, which made headlines for funding $95 billion in military aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, along with...more

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Hiding in Plain Sight: New Ukraine and Israel Aid Package Includes Significant Changes to US Sanctions and Export Control Laws

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On April 24, 2024, President Biden signed into law H.R. 815, an emergency appropriations package billed as authorizing $95 billion in foreign aid to Ukraine and Israel (the Act). While the Ukraine and Israel aid provisions...more

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UK Signs Hague 2019: New Clarity For Enforcement Of Choice Of Court Clauses In Finance Documents

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Effective choice of court clauses (also known as jurisdiction clauses) are central to finance agreements. Reliable, certain process to enforce contractual obligations is essential for cross-border trade and finance...more

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Risk to Israeli Entities Posed by International Sanctions – What Is the Exposure and What Are the Dangers?

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The executive order signed by United States President Joseph Biden in February 2024 states that the violence being committed by Israeli settlers has reached intolerable levels; poses a serious threat to peace, security, and...more

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Institutional Investors, Investment Funds, and ESG

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Recently, we have been witnessing a trend among institutional investors of preferring investment funds that take ESG (environmental, social and governance) considerations into account. ESG considerations lead to investments...more

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Privacy and AI in Israel and worldwide: a look to 2024

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During 2023, privacy protection and artificial intelligence regulation continued apace and their implications continued to be a major focus in Israel and around the world. In Israel, this was reflected in a number of...more

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Hamas Attack on Israel: Geopolitical & Business Impacts

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In this article, we provide an update on the highly significant Hamas attack on Israel, and its potential wider economic and geopolitical impact on the Middle East and beyond. Israel suffered the deadliest day in its...more

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Information Transferred from European Economic Area

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In light of the European Union Commission’s examination to renew the adequacy status granted to Israel in 2011, the Israeli Ministry of Justice has promulgated new privacy protection regulations, called “Provisions Regarding...more

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The Future Is Already Here

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Since the internet became ubiquitous during the 1990s, only a handful of technologies have been developed that are so far-reaching they put ethical and legal questions to the test. Among these select few is artificial...more

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Fine Imposed on Israeli Cyber Tech Company for Violating GDPR

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Greece’s privacy protection authority recently announced it was fining Intellexa, an Israeli cyber tech company, EUR 50,000.   The Hellenic Data Protection Authority (HDPA) imposed the fine as part of an investigation it...more

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New Israeli Privacy Protection Regulations for European Citizens’ Data

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In order to satisfy the European Commission that Israel will continue to protect data about Europeans according to the European standards prescribed in the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as the data enters...more

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EU Proposes to Regulate Companies That Receive Foreign Governments Support – How Will This Affect Foreign and Israeli Companies?

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On July 13, 2022, the European Parliament and the European Council agreed on a new regulation concerning “foreign subsidiaries that distort the European market.” Their agreement is the final stage prior to voting on the...more

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A Guide for Early-Stage Companies on Trade Compliance and Foreign Investment

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Are you looking to hire a star engineer who is a foreign national? Are you considering raising capital from a foreign venture capital firm or other foreign investor? Are you interested in sourcing components or creating...more

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How would a revived US-Iran nuclear deal change the sanctions landscape?

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Talks between the U.S. and Iran to revitalize the nuclear deal may have stalled but they are far from dead. There is still optimism that the agreement to limit Iran’s ability to make weapons-grade uranium, in return for a...more

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Crypto Custody Services and Regulation – A Review

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Institutional investors, corporations, exchanges, individuals, and crypto miners all have strong demand for crypto custody services, as provided by special market participants. These services intend to safeguard customers’...more

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Guide to the ESGI

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The ESG Index (ESGI) represents the three key spheres that encompass responsible investments (or “green investments”)—Environmental, Social, and Governance. The responsible investments market has been rapidly gaining momentum...more

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Tightening Sanctions on Russia

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The White House has announced it is imposing a new round of “severe and immediate sanctions” on Russia. The announcement states the United States is taking this action together with its partners in the G7 and the European...more

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Will Israel Enter the MSCI Europe?

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The global stock index provider Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI), one of the largest stock index providers in the world, announced recently that it opened a consultancy process with regard to Israel’s possible...more

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