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SubscribeConducting business through limited liability companies negates the existence of a partnership unless the company is a family company
Business, Corporate and Joint Ventures
Dispute Resolution
Two parties ran a business through two companies they owned, but no joint reports were made to the Israeli Tax Authority, there were no separate signatory rights, and they did not bear the profits and risks equally. When they parted ways, one of the parties sought to receive all of the business accounts in order […]
A company filing a claim will usually be required to deposit a guarantee for the expenses of the defendant
Business, Corporate and Joint Ventures
Dispute Resolution
An Israeli company provided commercial services to a foreign public company traded on the London Stock Exchange, which is currently engaged, among other things, in developing technologies related to the diamond online trading scene, as well as a software provider for projects related to the blockchain worlds. The company demanded a commission for fundraising carried […]
A local authority is not obligated to update a service provider of its intention to issue a new tender
Public Law, Environment and Tenders
Dispute Resolution
A transportation service provider moved the Court for cancellation of a tender published by a local authority, inter alia, because it was “not informed” of its publication. The Court rejected the petition and held that there was no flaw that justified the Court intervention. A Court intervention in tender proceedings will be done sparingly and […]
A foreign jurisdiction clause for General Average shell not apply in relation to a claim for indemnity against the shipowner
Maritime, Aviation and Transportation Law
International Transactions and Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution
While crossing the Suez Canal, a Chinese ship drifted until it sank and “settled” on the bottom of the canal. Attempts to repair the engine on site failed until at the end of the day, with the help of several tugboats, the ship was pulled out and refloat. Following the “incident”, the shipowner declared a […]
Using a trademark to distinguish between the trademark bearing business and the other business shall not constitute infringement of the trademark
Copyright, Trademarks Media and Artists
Dispute Resolution
A restaurant that operated under the trade name “Moon” changed its name due to separation from some of the owners. Following the name change, the restaurant published a notice of the name change, indicating the previous trade name. The Court held that by the publication there was no infringing use of the trademark. A trademark […]
Who’s the boss? Employer responsibility regarding foreign employees
Labor Law and Immigration
An article on personal liability (civil and criminal) for directors and officers in employing foreign employees in Israel, even if they are employed through a placement agency, and the importance of creating an internal enforcement plan. The article was written by Attorney Osnat Nitay of Afik & Co
Placing cameras in the workplace may be deemed an invasion of privacy and a deterioration in employment conditions
Labor Law and Immigration
Privacy, GDPR, Confidentiality and protection of reputation
Dispute Resolution
After an employer installed security cameras with the aim of preventing incidents of sexual harassment and documenting and eradicating such incidents, one of the employees resigned, contending harassment and worsening of her work conditions due to the placement of the cameras near her position, and requested to recognize the resignation as an act of dismissal. […]
