Law Firm ILN-telligence Podcast | Episode 34: Gil Rosen | Joseph Shem Tov & Co. | Israel
When US President Donald Trump took office, it seemed the question of personal sanctions against extremist right-wingers in Israel was off the table. Indeed, in one of his first decisions, Trump lifted the sanctions imposed...more
A recent district court ruling broadened the interpretation of the statutory provisions governing exemptions from land appreciation tax and ruled that transfers of shares of a real estate association as a gift between...more
The State of Israel has been in a constant state of emergency since its founding. It is only fitting that the local high-tech market rise to the occasion and adapt to operating in wartime mode. Indeed, after 21 months of...more
The Industrial Cooperation Authority at Israel’s Ministry of Economy recently announced that it had blacklisted the Chinese company DAQO, which won a tender for the supply of components to the Israel Electric Corporation,...more
The Israel Competition Authority (ICA) conducted a thorough investigation of the S. Schestowitz Group, an Israeli company in the food and consumer goods sector, due to suspicions the company operated a cartel in the food...more
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
Since October 2023, Israel has faced a multi-frontal conflict, reaching its peak with the recent escalation with Iran. As the conflict nears its end and major threats diminish, Israel appears to be standing at the threshold...more
Prior to Israel’s recent attacks on Iran, energy prices and supplies were buffeted by the continuing war between Ukraine and Russia. Following the American bombing of three Iranian nuclear sites, Iran threatened to close the...more
On June 15, 2025, the Minister of Labor announced the application of the provisions of Chapter D of the Emergency Employment Service Law to the entire country, which allows workplaces certified as “essential” and “workplaces...more
“Famously the author of “The Art of the Deal,” President Donald Trump considers himself more of a dealmaker than an ideologue. He sees the world as zero sum and aims to gain maximum leverage. As a result, he’s not as wedded...more
As Operation Rising Lion continues, government ministries and authorities are continuing to announce regulatory reliefs in various areas. ...more
In routine times, Israeli law obligates public entities to publish tenders for the procurement of goods, services, and the performance of work. However, Israel’s various Mandatory Tender Regulations contain provisions...more
The past few days have been fraught with considerable complexities, including with regard to labor relations in Israel. The big question these days is who has permission to work, and from what location. In this update, we...more
The Israel Securities Authority (ISA) has recently begun to take a clearly more aggressive approach toward administrative enforcement. Originally, pecuniary sanctions were intended to provide a swift, proportional, and...more
Israel promotes responsible AI innovation through policy and sector-specific guidelines to address core issues and ethical principles. Laws/Regulations directly regulating AI (the “AI Regulations”) Currently, there are no...more
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
In this weekly update, we summarise the most notable updates in the UK sanctions world. RUSSIA SANCTIONS - UK Government amends one entry on UK sanctions list under the Russia regime: On May 23, 2025, the UK...more
The tragic murder of two Israeli Embassy staffers in DC on May 21 is a sobering reminder that tensions between pro-Israel and pro-Palestine groups remain high after October 7, 2023. In the aftermath of that war, several...more
Security cameras have become commonplace in workplaces, raising concerns about potential privacy violations for employees. The increasingly widespread use of camera surveillance raises several important legal questions,...more
Bank Hapoalim and Israel Discount Bank will each pay the State Treasury ILS 40 million within the framework of an administrative settlement (“agreed order”), in respect of their acquisitions of minority stakes in a competitor...more
Investment funds have a variety of legal structures customized to investors’ various needs and investment policies. The two main fund structures are closed-end funds and open-end funds, which differ in several material...more
Owners of buildings designated for long-term rentals are entitled to significant tax benefits that are being granted in order to encourage the construction of buildings that include residential apartments earmarked for...more
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
A new extension order signed in March 2025 applies to employees in the construction, infrastructure, heavy equipment, public works, civil engineering and renovation sectors and came into effect on April 1....more
Although Israeli companies operating in the US often focus on federal tax concerns, US state and local taxes (SALT) have the potential to significantly increase tax liabilities. For example, if a company does not collect...more