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January 8, 2024
“A Flower I gave Nurit” – Withdrawing a Gift Due to Recipient’s Behavior
Commercial, Banking and Financial
An article on the ability of the grantor of a gift to cancel it, if the recipient of the gift behaves inappropriately. The article was written by attorney Gilad Bar-Ami of Afik & Co.
September 14, 2023
What is the weak link in the chain and who is the boss?
Labor Law and Immigration
Commercial, Banking and Financial
Dispute Resolution
An article on the employer identity of employees in a chain managed through franchise agreements - are franchisee employees also employees of the chain?
August 20, 2023
I Didn’t SPACulate that I would need to Read the D&O Terms
Mergers and Acquisitions
Business, Corporate and Joint Ventures
Capital Markets and Stock Exchange Regulations
An article on the importance of due care when procuring a D&O insurance and the required use of a lawyer and insurance broker with expertise in the field. The article was written by Doron Afik, Esq. of Afik & Co. and Elad Tubol, Adv. of the Howden Israel Group
July 20, 2023
Website accessibility – a blindspot to be dealt with
Commercial, Banking and Financial
High-Tech and Technology
owner of a brokerage firm decided to increase his income by exposing itself to a larger audience and created a website. The number of requests for service increased significantly following the launch of the website, but one day he was astonished to receive a lawsuit in the amount of ILS 1,500,000 against him and the […]
May 17, 2023
Set aside the text, check what actually happened…
Commercial, Banking and Financial
An article on the amendment of a contract by conduct of the parties after signing it. The article was written by attorney Yair Aloni of Afik & Co.
February 20, 2023
Banking for Dummies
European Law and Regulations
Commercial, Banking and Financial
An article on freezing bank accounts in Europe due to missing information or other issues related to anti money laundering rules and how to address the issue. The article was written by Ella Rosenberg of Afik & Co.
February 2, 2023
Enough, I’m Done! – The Fine Line Between Negotiation and a Binding Contract?
Commercial, Banking and Financial
Real Estate
A young couple is interested in purchasing an apartment in the city center. Equipped with a lawyer, the couple begins to negotiate the commercial terms with the sellers. A day later, the parties already come to an understanding on most of the principle issues, set a date for signing and agreed that technical matters that […]
August 9, 2022
Do you have cash on you?
Commercial, Banking and Financial
An article dealing with the limitations on use of cash in transactions in Israel as of August 2022. The article was written by Adi Marcus, Adv. of Afik & Co., lawyers and notaries
May 26, 2022
The is nothing like a good free legal opinion on the line to the doctor !
Commercial, Banking and Financial
Business, Corporate and Joint Ventures
Capital Markets and Stock Exchange Regulations
An article about the importance of legal advice from an experienced lawyer who knows all the facts and when a legal opinion will have any meaning at all. The article was written by Doron Afik, Esq. of Afik & Co., Attorneys and Notary.
April 2, 2022
Top Secret! ? So what?
Privacy, GDPR, Confidentiality and protection of reputation
Copyright, Trademarks Media and Artists
Commercial, Banking and Financial
An article dealing with the importance of proper drafting, by an experienced lawyer, of non disclosure agreements and the protection of intellectual property. The article was written by Doron Afik, Esq. of Afik & Co., Attorneys and Notary.
February 15, 2022
What if the fraudulent representation I made was actually correct?
Real Estate
Commercial, Banking and Financial
An article that deals with representations within the framework of sales agreements and the ability of a party to rely on the other party's representations
December 21, 2021
On Bitcoin, Fintech Companies and the Basic Right to a Bank Account
Cryptocurrency, NFT and Web-3
Commercial, Banking and Financial
An article about the right of a bank to refuse managing an account for a fintech company because of its fear of competition. The article was written by advocate Shelly Wilner of Afik & Co.
December 10, 2021
I did not think interest applies if I do not pay on time – may I get a discount?
Commercial, Banking and Financial
An article about the ability to contend in retrospect - sometimes years after – that interest on funding provided is unreasonable and should be canceled or reduced. The article was written by advocate Yair Aloni of Afik & Co.
September 22, 2021
On the Four Species and good faith during negotiations
Commercial, Banking and Financial
Real Estate
An article in the spirit of the Sukkot Jewish holiday on the subject of good faith in negotiations and the different types of businessmen negotiating transactions. The article was written by Yair Alon, Adv. of Afik & Co.
August 21, 2021
The golden rules for the use of social networks for your business
Copyright, Trademarks Media and Artists
Labor Law and Immigration
Commercial, Banking and Financial
An article on the legal implications of using a business on social networks and the need for ongoing legal support when doing so
July 8, 2021
A Best Effort Obligation – The Gap between the Reality and the Desired
Commercial, Banking and Financial
Real Estate
A landlord undertook to assist the tenant in obtaining a business license but later it became clear that zoning restrictions prevented the receipt of the business license and the tenant sought to be released from the contract. When does a commitment to assist become a commitment to achieve a result and when will liability attach […]
May 16, 2021
I did steal, but you will pay – defamation against employees ?
Commercial, Banking and Financial
Labor Law and Immigration
An article on defamation against an employee when updating employees and others regarding the circumstances of his dismissal
April 17, 2021
Some thought on Europe’s private hostile takeover of the business world
Commercial, Banking and Financial
European Law and Regulations
Privacy, GDPR, Confidentiality and protection of reputation
An article on the GDPR, their worldwide adoption even though there are merely a European directive and the risks of a company that does not conduct a risk survey and an internal enforcement plan on the subject
February 20, 2021
So what if the waiver was fraudulently induced? You waived your rights!
Commercial, Banking and Financial
Business, Corporate and Joint Ventures
Labor Law and Immigration
An article on the question of whether a settlement agreement that includes a waiver of claims prevents the filing of a claim in a fraud case
January 10, 2021
I promised, but did not promise to keep – the risk of contracting local authorities
Public Law, Environment and Tenders
Commercial, Banking and Financial
Dispute Resolution
An article on the importance of taking the correct measures when contracting a local authority, in order to avoid a later repudiation of the agreement and refusal to pay the consideration
September 21, 2020
To register or not to register (a trademark), this is the question…
Commercial, Banking and Financial
Copyright, Trademarks Media and Artists
Registering a trademark is a relatively simple procedure, but it is a significant step in starting a new business, so it is important to do it correctly, as soon as practical, and using an experienced lawyer. Incorrect, or late, registration may create issues later on, which will render the protection ineffective and may cause additional […]
September 5, 2020
When Bank Leumi Discloses Confidential Banking Information, About Bank Abuse of the Elderly and on Ongoing Power of Attorney
Commercial, Banking and Financial
Lasting Power of Attorney
Intergenerational Law (Trusts, Estates, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Parenting)
There is no denying that banking secrecy is one of the cornerstones of the banking system. After all, who would agree to deposit money with a bank, when there is a risk that the bank will reveal to others how much money the customer has? But does banking secrecy apply when the bank receives a […]
July 25, 2020
Lien on me…
Commercial, Banking and Financial
Construction
Real Estate
“Possession in nine tenth of the law”, but what happens when possession is given to a contractor performing a job for the owners of the property but later refuses to return it? Imagine a scenario where owners of apartments in an apartment building enter an agreement with a contractor for the purpose of doing construction […]
May 10, 2020
What do you Do when you Wake Up in the Morning?
Commercial, Banking and Financial
Dispute Resolution
The average person opens his morning with coffee and a newspaper, or, to be precise, with Ynet or other Internet news-site, and a review of his Facebook “feed”. If he sees an interesting post, he sometimes responds to it with a “thumbs up” (Like), sometimes even casually sharing it. Ah, … but wait a minute… […]
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