Posts by Doron Afik

Is Netanyahu a war criminal or just a bad manager? Or: Why a company CEO needs legal advice

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On November 21, 2024, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants against the then Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and the former Israeli Defense Minister, Yoav Galant, extremely bizarre warrants accusing the State of Israel, which was the victim of an attempted…

When a director violates his duty of loyalty and causes damage, his activities can be restricted even in a company that is a kind of partnership.

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A deep conflict has erupted between the shareholders of a fintech company owned by two shareholders who serve as directors. The parties have not reached an agreement on a separation mechanism, but in the meantime, the lack of cooperation has paralyzed the…

When the dispute remains alive, a claim for offset can be raised even when the cause of action has become time-barred.

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A company sought to offset royalty amounts collected in excess from future royalties to the Israel Land Authority. This was done taking into account that the cause of action for the collection of the excess had become statute-barred and the Israel Land…

If the surviving spouse leaves a mutual will with an heir-by-heirs arrangement – ​​the testator’s estate will be divided according to law

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The spouses made mutual wills in which they bequeathed all their property to each other. They also stipulated in the wills an “heir by heir” provision, according to which, upon the death of the surviving spouse, the children of the parties would…

Personal Data Protection. State Oversight and Legislative Updates

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A company that operates pharmacies that sell medical cannabis demanded that the Ministry of Health and the Cannabis Products Unit reverse their decision to revoke the company’s license to sell cannabis. The court ruled that the decision to revoke the cannabis sales…

When I give up, do I also give up the ability to withdraw my resignation?

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A foreign worker with Filipino citizenship filed a lawsuit claiming that he worked as a nursing care provider for a person who had suffered a severe stroke for 16 years until his employer’s death, when he was employed 7 days a week,…

An agreement to receive reduced compensation for a delay in the delivery of the apartment is invalid even if it was signed voluntarily by the buyers

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A real estate developer was approximately 6 months late in delivering an apartment to the buyers and provided reduced compensation to the buyers, in return for signing a compromise agreement in which the buyers waived all claims regarding the delay. The court…

Operating an illegal online crypto trading platform may be grounds for extradition to the United States

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A man in Israel ran a website called DeepDotWeb (DDW) to run an illegal cryptocurrency trading platform and, in return for a fee, allowed direct access to illegitimate trading platforms on the darknet, including access to trading platforms for dangerous drugs, weapons,…

Publishing a general warning against hiring a person and inviting them to receive additional details on the subject will be considered defamation

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A woman posted a message in a local WhatsApp group of business owners, identifying herself with her full name and mobile phone number. The post included a clear photo of her former employee and an invitation to speak with her before any…

The company’s board of directors has the right to dismiss a CEO even if he requested to resign before the board meeting.

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The CEO submitted a letter of resignation to the board of directors or, alternatively, made his continued tenure subject to conditions. After receiving the letter, the board of directors decided to dismiss him. The court ruled that the dismissals were lawful. The…