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SubscribeNotes and social media posts containing implied threats may constitute harassment justifying a protective order
Domestic Relations
Privacy, GDPR, Confidentiality and protection of reputation
Dispute Resolution
Although they had separated about two years earlier, a former partner left notes on the vehicle of his ex, containing implied threats, such as “my next request to see the cat will shake worlds”, and also uploaded numerous social media posts, including comics and pictures depicting himself, the woman, her current partner, and their former […]
Dreaming of getting married and doing an Aliyah? Here are a few things to consider
Notarial Prenups
Notarial Services
International Transactions and Disputes and Israeli “Soft Landing”
An article on the validity of a prenuptial agreement made outside of Israel after migrating to Israel. The article was written by Attorney Shelly Wilner of Afik & Co.
Diario Judío México – El Diario de la vida judía en México y el Mundo – Article about a diplomatic event to celebrate Uruguay’s Independence Day, with the participation of Afik & Co.
Latam – Spain – Israel Activities
An article in Diario Judío México, by Silvia G. Golan and an article at Diplomacy.co.il Magazin by Silvia G. Golan and Stephen Abrahams, August 26, 2025, about a diplomatic event at the Benjamin Business Hotel in Herzliya on the occasion of the celebration of the 200th anniversary of Uruguay’s independence. The impressive event, organized by […]
When the agreement and the parties’ intention are unclear a middleman shall only receive a fee if was the effective factor in concluding the investment
Commercial, Banking and Financial
Business, Corporate and Joint Ventures
Dispute Resolution
A startup company contracted with a broker to find investors for it and signed a brokerage agreement that stipulated that the broker was entitled to a commission for any engagement with the company “following the consultant’s referral.” The broker connected the company with a potential investor, whom the company also approved, but the investor immediately […]
Apartment owners who refuse to enter an eviction-building agreement can be forced to do so
Real estate in Israel and around the world
Dispute Resolution
Apartment owners opposed the eviction-building agreement, even though most of the apartment owners agreed to enter into it. The Court held that the apartment owners’ refusal is an unreasonable refusal and therefore the agreement can be forced upon them. When a qualified majority of the apartment owners agreed to the eviction-building agreement and an apartment […]
A person who learns about a false representation but despite this continues the transaction may receive only partial compensation
Commercial, Banking and Financial
Dispute Resolution
A woman invested in binary options on a Forex platform based on misrepresentations made to her, inter alia, regarding the identity of the person through whom she invested. However, she continued to invest even after learning of the misrepresentations and lost over a million US dollars. The Court held that the woman had 50% contributory […]
