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SubscribeA football player’s claim for cogent rights will be referred to the Football Association’s Arbitration Institute
Labor Law
Dispute Resolution
A professional football player filed a lawsuit in the Labor Court against his former team for the payment of cogent rights, remedies for unlawful dismissal, and contractual rights. The Court held that the proceedings must be stayed and the dispute referred to the Football Association Arbitration Institute. Generally, cogent rights in protective labor law cannot […]
Concealing a history of moisture damage in an apartment constitutes a fundamental breach entitling to liquidated damages and repair costs
Real estate in Israel and around the world
Dispute Resolution
A couple purchased a residential apartment and after receiving possession discovered severe and hidden moisture problems therein. The sellers of the property were aware of a history of flooding, sealing issues and previous proceedings regarding the moisture, but chose not to share this material information at the time of the sale and declared that the […]
A provision in a will that disinherits a person who challenged the will shall not apply to an heir who challenged it in good faith and on well-founded grounds.
Wills and Estates
Intergenerational Law (Trusts, Estates, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Parenting)
Dispute Resolution
. One of the heirs filed an objection to the probate of the will based on the circumstances of its execution and the manner of the estate’s distribution, while the will had a provision under which an heir who applies to the Court or files an objection to the probate of the will shall be […]
A person registered as a business owner may be considered a joint employer even if the ongoing management is performed by another
Labor Law
Dispute Resolution
An employee was employed in a bakery in a full-time capacity. The registered owner of the bakery with the various authorities and the bank account served as his formal employer, while the uncle of the registered owner actually managed the bakery, hired the employee and agreed upon the wage terms with him. After the employment […]
A party to a best-efforts contract shall not be liable for third-party delays as long as it acted with reasonable diligence
Commercial, Banking and Financial
Dispute Resolution
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) demanded that a client pay unpaid debts for helicopter parking and maintenance services. The client contended, inter alia, that it suffered damage due to a delay in the certification of IAI’s technicians, claiming a breach of the agreement. The Court accepted the main claim, rejected the counterclaim and held that the […]
4 Key Issues New Immigrants Should Check Before Buying an Apartment in Israel
Aliyah and Integration in Israel
Real estate in Israel and around the world
An article on important issues, especially for new immigrants, when purchasing an apartment in Israel. The article was written by David Melamed, Adv., of Afik & Co.
