Topics

Advertising

Loot Box or Pandora’s Box? Regulation of Treasure Chests in Video Games Important Developments in the Area of Native Advertising Awareness of FTC Actions Critical for Israeli Ad-Tech Companies Going Global

Agricultural Technology

Bob Grossman to Take Part in FIBA's Agriculture Innovation Summit Food for thought: Florida, Israel can lead the way in agtech

Anti-Money Laundering

The Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020: Congress Enacts the Most Sweeping AML Legislation Since Passage of the USA PATRIOT Act New DOJ Guidance: What Is Your Compliance Program Worth?Greenberg Traurig FCPA and Anti-Corruption Seminar Brings Together Israeli Industry Professionals

Antitrust

AI Antitrust Landscape 2025: Federal Policy, Algorithm Cases, and Regulatory Scrutiny FTC Votes to Ban Noncompete Clauses Nationwide Distribution Agreements in the EU: Changes After VBER and Accompanying Guidelines are Revised

Artificial Intelligence

AI Antitrust Landscape 2025: Federal Policy, Algorithm Cases, and Regulatory Scrutiny Dr. Philip Radlanski Featured in Calcalist on How the EU AI Act Impacts Israeli Tech Companies Use of AI in Recruitment and Hiring – Considerations for EU and US Companies

Attorney Client Privilege

Attorney-Client Privilege: Overview of United States, Israeli, and Dutch Rules

Attorney Spotlight

Greenberg Traurig’s Hilarie Bass Takes Over as President of the American Bar Association Ben Adler Joins Greenberg Traurig’s Corporate Practice Attorney Spotlight: Beth Cohen, Director of Global Emerging Growth Services

Awards & Accolades

78 Greenberg Traurig Lawyers Named to Thomson Reuters Stand-out Lawyers List Greenberg Traurig Recognized in IFLR1000 2024 Middle East & Egypt Edition Chambers Global 2024 Guide Recognizes Greenberg Traurig Attorneys, Practices

Banking & Finance

Corporate Transparency Act Takes Effect with Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements GT Tel Aviv Ranked in 10 Areas by Legally Israel 100 League Table COVID-19 Federal Legislative and Regulatory Economic Stabilization Programs – What Your Business Needs to Know

Banking & Financial Services

Greenberg Traurig Attorneys, Practices Recognized in Chambers Global 2025 Guide GT Tel Aviv Ranked in 10 Areas by Legally Israel 100 League Table New Guidance on PPP Loan Eligibility: Hedge Funds, PE Funds, and Businesses with Access to Liquidity

Bankruptcy

42 Greenberg Traurig Florida Attorneys, 13 Practices Recognized in Chambers USA 2021

Blockchain

GT Represents Technology Developer Sortium in Multimillion-Dollar Seed Investment Round Greenberg Traurig Adds Premier Israeli Corporate Team in New York and Tel Aviv Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Newsletter - Spring/Summer 2019

Capital Markets

SEC Expands Confidential Review Process for Draft Registration Statements Greenberg Traurig Attorneys, Practices Recognized in Chambers Global 2025 Guide 5 Trends to Watch: 2025 Capital Markets

Chicago

Greenberg Traurig Named ‘Best Law Firm for U.S. Private Placements for 2020’ by GlobalCapital Post PASPA: An Examination of Sports Betting in America

China

U.S. Company Obligations in Light of the Coronavirus Outbreak Latest U.S. Trade Restrictions Target Huawei

Commercial Agreements

Tel Aviv Healthcare Client Signs Commercial Agreement with US Based Women’s Health Leader Does Section 1782 Apply to Discovery in Private International Commercial Arbitration Proceedings?Regulation D Standards and Filings

Commercial Law

GT Client Chorus.AI Acquired by ZoomInfo GT Tel Aviv Ranked by BDiCode League Table Tel Aviv Healthcare Client Signs Commercial Agreement with US Based Women’s Health Leader

compliance

Revised and New CCPA Regulations Set to Take Effect on Jan. 1, 2026 – Summary of Near-Term Action Items The New $100,000 H-1B Filing Fee: Employer Considerations Corporate Transparency Act Takes Effect with Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements

Corporate

Greenberg Traurig Launches 50th Office, Opening in Abu Dhabi AI Antitrust Landscape 2025: Federal Policy, Algorithm Cases, and Regulatory Scrutiny Drafting of Corporate and M&A Documents for 2025 Delaware General Corporation Law Amendments

Corporate & Securities

Greenberg Traurig Launches 50th Office, Opening in Abu Dhabi SEC Expands Confidential Review Process for Draft Registration Statements Delaware Policymakers Act to Enhance Deal Protection Devices and Liability Safe-Harbors and Limit Books and Records Inspections and Litigation Fees

COVID-19

NYC Mandates COVID-19 Vaccinations for All Private-Sector Employees Effective Dec. 27 The COVID-19 Vaccine/Testing Mandate Is Here: What Does It Mean for Employers?President Biden Issues COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for Certain Workers and Federal Contractors and Subcontractors

credit rating

Israel’s Economy Continues to Outperform

Crisis Management

Coronavirus Disease 2019 and Force Majeure Contract Clauses 3 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Named 2018 Law360 MVPs May 18: US Homeland Security Market - Opportunities for Israeli Companies

Cultural Property

Restitution Claims of Cultural Assets On the Rise

Culture

Devora Snyder Interviews for Legal Werk Podcast Tel Aviv Office Participates in 'Girls on the Run' Annual 5K Run The Israel-Japan Chamber of Commerce Introduces New Initiative for Promoting Economic Cooperation Between the Countries

Cybersecurity

California CCPA Settlement: Health Website Penalized for Tracking Non-Compliance Artificial Intelligence: Breaking Down President Biden’s First-of-Its-Kind Executive Order Orca Security Completes $210 Million Financing Round

Data protection

California CCPA Settlement: Health Website Penalized for Tracking Non-Compliance Greenberg Traurig Attorneys, Practices Recognized in Chambers Global 2025 Guide 5 Trends to Watch in 2025: AI and the Israeli Market

Delaware Law

Delaware Policymakers Act to Enhance Deal Protection Devices and Liability Safe-Harbors and Limit Books and Records Inspections and Litigation Fees Drafting of Corporate and M&A Documents for 2024 Delaware General Corporation Law Amendments 2022 Delaware Corporate Law Year in Review

Department of Labor

The COVID-19 Vaccine/Testing Mandate Is Here: What Does It Mean for Employers?

Dispute Resolution

GT Tel Aviv Ranked in 10 Areas by Legally Israel 100 League Table 3 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Named 2018 Law360 MVPs Greenberg Traurig Issues Spring 2015 China Newsletter

Emerging Growth Companies

5 Trends to Watch in 2025: AI and the Israeli Market 5 Trends to Watch: 2024 Venture Capital 5 Trends to Watch: 2024 Emerging Technology

Employee Policies

Sept. 5 WEBINAR | Politics and Protest: Maintaining Workplace Harmony in Turbulent Times New Employment Law Requirements for Companies with US-Based Employees NYC Mandates COVID-19 Vaccinations for All Private-Sector Employees Effective Dec. 27

Environmental

Update: Latin America Renewable Energy – Calls for Public Bids Risk Allocation for Economic Losses from Coronavirus Disease 2019 Coronavirus Disease 2019 and Force Majeure Contract Clauses

EU

Dr. Philip Radlanski Featured in Calcalist on How the EU AI Act Impacts Israeli Tech Companies Distribution Agreements in the EU: Changes After VBER and Accompanying Guidelines are Revised

European Union Commission

Distribution Agreements in the EU: Changes After VBER and Accompanying Guidelines are Revised

European Union Law

Dr. Philip Radlanski Featured in Calcalist on How the EU AI Act Impacts Israeli Tech Companies Distribution Agreements in the EU: Changes After VBER and Accompanying Guidelines are Revised

Event

July 9 WEBINAR | Crossing Borders: US Business Immigration Strategies for Israeli Companies Join Us: SEC & DOJ Financial Investigations Seminar | January 21 Sept. 5 WEBINAR | Politics and Protest: Maintaining Workplace Harmony in Turbulent Times

Featured

July 9 WEBINAR | Crossing Borders: US Business Immigration Strategies for Israeli Companies

Financial Regulatory & Compliance

Join Us: SEC & DOJ Financial Investigations Seminar | January 21 SEC Proposes Exemption from Registration for Finders

FinTech

GT Client Curv Acquired by PayPal Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Newsletter - Spring/Summer 2019 Greenberg Traurig Recognized in Chambers and Partners 2019 FinTech Guide

Firm News

Greenberg Traurig Team Represents Future Media Group in its Acquisition of W Magazine from Condé Nast 3 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Named 2018 Law360 MVPs Greenberg Traurig Recognized in Chambers and Partners 2019 FinTech Guide

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

Greenberg Traurig's John Pappalardo Discusses FCPA in Globes Article

Franchise & Distribution

Hotel Franchising Continues to Expand

Gaming

GT Represents Technology Developer Sortium in Multimillion-Dollar Seed Investment Round Outlook 2020: Gambling Legislation and Enforcement in the Netherlands Federal Communications Commission Rules Require Communications in Video Games to Be Accessible and Usable

General

Greenberg Traurig Launches 50th Office, Opening in Abu Dhabi Greenberg Traurig’s Next Adaptation to Change: UAE Operations Begin with Strategic Additions in Dubai and License to Open Nimbler Than Ever

Global

Greenberg Traurig Launches 50th Office, Opening in Abu Dhabi Greenberg Traurig Attorneys, Practices Recognized in Chambers Global 2025 Guide 5 Trends to Watch: 2025 Emerging Technology

Global Benefits & Compensation

3 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Named 2018 Law360 MVPs What is a Section 83(b) Election?

Government Contracts

The Biden Administration’s ‘Made in America’ Executive Order: A Move to Strengthen U.S. Preferences in Federal Spending The FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act’s Substantial Impact On Federal Procurement Law Review of National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015

Government Law and Policy

United States Continues to Escalate Sanctions Against Russia, Targeting Putin Personally and Cutting off Russia from SWIFT United States Issues Significant Bank Sanctions and Historic Export Controls Targeting Russia The Biden Administration’s ‘Made in America’ Executive Order: A Move to Strengthen U.S. Preferences in Federal Spending

GT Alert

Delaware Policymakers Act to Enhance Deal Protection Devices and Liability Safe-Harbors and Limit Books and Records Inspections and Litigation Fees Trump Administration Imposes Tariffs on China Imports; Proposes and Then Pauses Tariffs on Mexico and Canada Imports Israel Poised to Join the U.S. Visa Waiver Program

Health Care & FDA

Artificial Intelligence: Breaking Down President Biden’s First-of-Its-Kind Executive Order Join us: What you need to know: AI and Software for Healthcare GT Telehealth Client Secures Strategic Growth Investment

Hi-Tech

Use of AI in Recruitment and Hiring – Considerations for EU and US Companies 5 Trends to Watch: 2025 Emerging Technology 5 Trends to Watch: 2024 Emerging Technology

Holiday

Yom Ha'atzmaut 2024 Yom Hazikaron 2024 Yom HaShoah 2024

Homeland Security

Latest U.S. Trade Restrictions Target Huawei USCIS Proposes International Entrepreneur Rule to Spur Innovation and Job Creation Israeli Homeland Security Summit for Secure Facilities in NYC on May 18 and Philadelphia on May 19

Hospitality

Hotel Franchising Continues to Expand

Immigration

The New $100,000 H-1B Filing Fee: Employer Considerations July 9 WEBINAR | Crossing Borders: US Business Immigration Strategies for Israeli Companies Greenberg Traurig Attorneys, Practices Recognized in Chambers Global 2025 Guide

Intellectual Property

Greenberg Traurig Attorneys, Practices Recognized in Chambers Global 2025 Guide USPTO Issues Guidance on Use of AI-Based Tools Artificial Intelligence: Breaking Down President Biden’s First-of-Its-Kind Executive Order

International Trade

Trump Administration Imposes Tariffs on China Imports; Proposes and Then Pauses Tariffs on Mexico and Canada Imports

Investments

Year in Review: Israeli Eco-System Breaks Records According to Analysis Published by Local Investment Group 5 Trends to Watch in 2022 Israeli Business GT Shareholders Discuss Italy/Israel Business Relationship in Leading Italian Paper Italia Oggi

Israel

Greenberg Traurig Attorneys, Practices Recognized in Chambers Global 2025 Guide Join Us: SEC & DOJ Financial Investigations Seminar | January 21 Israel Launches Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA-IL) for Visa-Exempt Travelers, Including US Citizens

Israel-Mexico relations

Mexico’s 2019-2024 National Development Plan

Japan

Greenberg Traurig Hosts “Transformation of the Mobility Industry” Webinar Upcoming Webinar: Transformation of the Mobility Industry – Current Problems and Future Solutions האזינו לג'ואי שבות מנתח את סצנת ההשקעות, המיזוגים והרכישות בצל הקורונה במסגרת פודקאסט לעיתון כלכליסט

Labor & Employment

Wage Transparency Legislation: Implementation Across Europe and the United States Use of AI in Recruitment and Hiring – Considerations for EU and US Companies Greenberg Traurig Attorneys, Practices Recognized in Chambers Global 2025 Guide

Las Vegas

Post PASPA: An Examination of Sports Betting in America

Latin America

Update: Latin America Renewable Energy – Calls for Public Bids Greenberg Traurig Miami & Tel Aviv Host Three Days of LATAM Focused Events

Legal Privilege

Attorney-Client Privilege: Overview of United States, Israeli, and Dutch Rules

Life Sciences

Israel Practice Attorneys Named Life Science Stars in 2020 LMG Life Sciences Guide Federal Court Denies Request of Foreign Companies to Conduct Discovery in the United States in Aid of a Foreign-Seated Arbitration Tel Aviv Office to Host Capital Markets Roundtable for the Life Sciences Industry

Litigation

AI Antitrust Landscape 2025: Federal Policy, Algorithm Cases, and Regulatory Scrutiny Drafting of Corporate and M&A Documents for 2025 Delaware General Corporation Law Amendments Delaware Policymakers Act to Enhance Deal Protection Devices and Liability Safe-Harbors and Limit Books and Records Inspections and Litigation Fees

Media Coverage

Notable GT Client Achievements האזינו לג'ואי שבות מנתח את סצנת ההשקעות, המיזוגים והרכישות בצל הקורונה במסגרת פודקאסט לעיתון כלכליסט GT Attorneys in Tel Aviv and Other GT Offices Represent Medical Tech Company in $280M Deal

Medical Technology

GT Tel Aviv Ranked in 10 Areas by Legally Israel 100 League Table Congratulations to longstanding GT Client Enlivex on Completing Multi-Million Dollar Offering Over US $8 Billion Raised by Israeli Companies in 2020 on Public Markets

Mergers & Acquisitions

AI Antitrust Landscape 2025: Federal Policy, Algorithm Cases, and Regulatory Scrutiny Drafting of Corporate and M&A Documents for 2025 Delaware General Corporation Law Amendments 5 Trends to Watch in 2025: United Arab Emirates

OSHA

Navigating Change: OSHA’s 2024 Wrap-Up and a Look Ahead to 2025 OSHA's Updated Hazard Communication Standard: Chemical Awareness Is Key Navigating US Workplace Safety and Health Compliance: Insights for Israeli Companies Acquiring a US Facility

patents

GT Tel Aviv Ranked in 10 Areas by Legally Israel 100 League Table Join us for the Upcoming IP Issues in Different Technology Areas Leveraging AI and Big Data Webinar Greenberg Traurig Recognized by “Legally Israel 100” In More Areas Than Any Other Law Firm

Posts in Hebrew

Happy Purim from GT Tel Aviv!Tel Aviv Client Nuvo Group Partners With Leading Israeli Medical Center האזינו לג'ואי שבות מנתח את סצנת ההשקעות, המיזוגים והרכישות בצל הקורונה במסגרת פודקאסט לעיתון כלכליסט

Privacy and Data Security

Revised and New CCPA Regulations Set to Take Effect on Jan. 1, 2026 – Summary of Near-Term Action Items 5 Trends to Watch | 2025 U.S. Data Privacy & Cybersecurity This Coming Monday: Managing the Challenges of a Remote Workforce Webinar

Private Equity

Greenberg Traurig Posts Record Year Advising Clients on SPAC-Related Deals, Totalling $49.4 billion

Pro Bono

Greenberg Traurig Helps Launch Israel Bar Association’s Innovative Pro Bono Platform

Real Estate

5 Trends to Watch in 2025: United Arab Emirates 5 Trends to Watch in 2025: AI and the Israeli Market Greenberg Traurig Recognized in IFLR1000 2024 Middle East & Egypt Edition

Restaurant Industry

Greenberg Traurig Expands into Portland with Leading Restaurant Industry Team

Retail

The End of Privacy Shield: European Data Protection Authorities React Employee Retention Tax Credit for Employers under the CARES Act Real Estate Provisions of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)

Risk Management

Announcing Riskified’s $165 Million Funding Round New Tax Implications for Israeli Citizens with Foreign Bank Accounts

SEC

Join Us: SEC & DOJ Financial Investigations Seminar | January 21 Foreign Private Issuer Guide | Accessing the U.S. Capital Markets: Select Legal and Practical Considerations for Non-U.S. Companies SEC Announces 2023 Examination Priorities

Securities

Foreign Private Issuer Guide | Accessing the U.S. Capital Markets: Select Legal and Practical Considerations for Non-U.S. Companies Considerations for Public Company Bylaw Amendments in View of the New SEC Universal Proxy Rules Year in Review: Israeli Eco-System Breaks Records According to Analysis Published by Local Investment Group

SPAC

GT Team Represents Nuvo Group in Business Combination Join us: Raising Capital, M&A, SPACs and other Exits in the United States Greenberg Traurig Posts Record Year Advising Clients on SPAC-Related Deals, Totalling $49.4 billion

Startup Nation

Year in Review: Israeli Eco-System Breaks Records According to Analysis Published by Local Investment Group Israel Tech Review: HI, 2021 Orca Security Completes $210 Million Financing Round

Startups

Use of AI in Recruitment and Hiring – Considerations for EU and US Companies GT Tel Aviv Ranked in 10 Areas by Legally Israel 100 League Table Congratulations to GT’s Emerging Technology Clients

Stock Exchange

GT Cybersecurity Client Announces $100 Million Funding Round at Unicorn Valuation Israel Tech Scene in 2020: Year In Review Over US $8 Billion Raised by Israeli Companies in 2020 on Public Markets

Tax

Greenberg Traurig Attorneys, Practices Recognized in Chambers Global 2025 Guide Immigration Insights Episodes 1 & 2 Quick Guide to Partnership Profits Interests

Technology

Greenberg Traurig Attorneys, Practices Recognized in Chambers Global 2025 Guide Salt Lake City Business Delegation Visits Israel GT Tel Aviv Ranked in 10 Areas by Legally Israel 100 League Table

Tel Aviv

5 Trends to Watch: 2023 Israeli Business Salt Lake City Business Delegation Visits Israel GT Tel Aviv Ranked in 10 Areas by Legally Israel 100 League Table

telecommunications

Greenberg Traurig Attorneys, Practices Recognized in Chambers Global 2025 Guide The End of Privacy Shield: European Data Protection Authorities React Federal Communications Commission Rules Require Communications in Video Games to Be Accessible and Usable

Tokyo Stock Exchange

The Tokyo Stock Exchange: Gateway to the Asian Market

Trade Secrets

This Coming Monday: Managing the Challenges of a Remote Workforce Webinar

Uncategorized

AI Antitrust Landscape 2025: Federal Policy, Algorithm Cases, and Regulatory Scrutiny Kan 11 English Podcast on New Platform to Facilitate Pro Bono Legal Support for Israelis Affected by the War SEC Announces 2023 Examination Priorities

Vaccine

The COVID-19 Vaccine/Testing Mandate Is Here: What Does It Mean for Employers?

Venture Capital

5 Trends to Watch: 2024 Venture Capital Announcing Riskified’s $165 Million Funding Round Retail Innovation Booming in Israel

Vertical Block Exemption Regulation

Distribution Agreements in the EU: Changes After VBER and Accompanying Guidelines are Revised

Video Games and Esports

Federal Communications Commission Rules Require Communications in Video Games to Be Accessible and Usable Loot Box or Pandora’s Box? Regulation of Treasure Chests in Video Games Israeli-American Shareholder Helps Open New Greenberg Traurig Video Game and Esports Practice

Washington D.C.

Join us: Cross Border Opportunities in a New U.S. Presidential Administration Now That I Have My Paycheck Protection Program Money, What Can I Do with It?Post PASPA: An Examination of Sports Betting in America

Webinar

July 9 WEBINAR | Crossing Borders: US Business Immigration Strategies for Israeli Companies June 8 Webinar | New E-Verify Law: Guidelines for Florida Employers with Over 25 Employees to Ensure Compliance by July 1 May 4 WEBINAR | The FY2024 H-1B Cap Season Post-Mortem: Cycle Analysis and Review of What May Come Next

White Collar Defense & Special Investigations

Join Us: SEC & DOJ Financial Investigations Seminar | January 21 Corporate Transparency Act Takes Effect with Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements FCPA Year in Review 2020

Women's Initiative

Own Your Aliyah, Consider your Career: Opportunities, Obstacles and the Fabled "Work-Life Balance"