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

Join Us | December 19 | Corporate Transparency Act (CTA): Intro & Main Issues for Israeli GCs 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?

Antitrust

FTC Votes to Ban Noncompete Clauses Nationwide Distribution Agreements in the EU: Changes After VBER and Accompanying Guidelines are Revised

Artificial Intelligence

USPTO Issues Guidance on Use of AI-Based Tools 5 Trends to Watch: 2024 Venture Capital 5 Trends to Watch: 2024 Emerging Technology

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

Greenberg Traurig Recognized in IFLR1000 2024 Middle East & Egypt Edition Chambers Global 2024 Guide Recognizes Greenberg Traurig Attorneys, Practices Greenberg Traurig Wins 14 Finalist Spots on the 2022 Euromoney Women in Business Law Awards EMEA Shortlist

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

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 COVID-19 Federal Legislative and Regulatory Economic Stabilization Programs – What Your Business Needs to Know

Bankruptcy

42 Greenberg Traurig Florida Attorneys, 13 Practices Recognized in Chambers USA 2021 Chapter 11 German Style

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

Greenberg Traurig Recognized in IFLR1000 2024 Middle East & Egypt Edition Morning Seminar for Nasdaq & NYSE traded companies | Monday, June 17, 2024 GT Team Represents Nuvo Group in Business Combination

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

Corporate Transparency Act Takes Effect with Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements Aug. 17 WEBINAR | Navigating the New Form I-9 (08/01/2023 Edition) and Virtual Alternative I-9 Document Inspection 5 Trends to Watch: 2023 Israeli Business

Corporate

Drafting of Corporate and M&A Documents for 2024 Delaware General Corporation Law Amendments Morning Seminar for Nasdaq & NYSE traded companies | Monday, June 17, 2024 Quick Guide to Partnership Profits Interests

Corporate & Securities

5 Trends to Watch: 2023 Israeli Business 2022 Delaware Corporate Law Year in Review The U.S. EDGAR Securities Filing System and Database: An Overview and Some Lessons Learned

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

Artificial Intelligence: Breaking Down President Biden’s First-of-Its-Kind Executive Order Orca Security Completes $210 Million Financing Round GT Cybersecurity Client Announces $100 Million Funding Round at Unicorn Valuation

Data protection

Artificial Intelligence: Breaking Down President Biden’s First-of-Its-Kind Executive Order GT Client OwnBackup Acquires RevCult Webinar Series: Israeli Companies with US Businesses and Employees Emerging from Covid-19 and Moving Forward

Delaware Law

Drafting of Corporate and M&A Documents for 2024 Delaware General Corporation Law Amendments 2022 Delaware Corporate Law Year in Review 2021 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: 2024 Venture Capital 5 Trends to Watch: 2024 Emerging Technology 5 Trends to Watch in 2022 Israeli Business

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

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

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

Event

Sept. 5 WEBINAR | Politics and Protest: Maintaining Workplace Harmony in Turbulent Times Feb. 15 EVENT | The Intersection of Employment and Immigration Law in the Employee Hiring and Termination Process Join us: What you need to know: AI and Software for Healthcare

Financial Regulatory & Compliance

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’s Next Adaptation to Change: UAE Operations Begin with Strategic Additions in Dubai and License to Open Nimbler Than Ever Gmar Chatima Tova

Global

March 6, 2024 | Globes | Plan Now for U.S. Estate Tax Changes Israel Joins Visa Waiver Program Greenberg Traurig’s Next Adaptation to Change: UAE Operations Begin with Strategic Additions in Dubai and License to Open

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

Israel Poised to Join the U.S. Visa Waiver Program 5 Trends to Watch: 2023 Israeli Business The COVID-19 Vaccine/Testing Mandate Is Here: What Does It Mean for Employers?

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

5 Trends to Watch: 2024 Emerging Technology 5 Trends to Watch: 2023 Israeli Business GT Client BreezoMeter Acquired by Google

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

Immigration Insights Episode 1: Navigating the EB-5 Program: Insights and Updates US Consulate in Tel Aviv Resumes Limited Operations for US Citizens and Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants DHS Announces Countries Eligible for H-2A and H-2B Visa Programs

Intellectual Property

USPTO Issues Guidance on Use of AI-Based Tools Artificial Intelligence: Breaking Down President Biden’s First-of-Its-Kind Executive Order Greenberg Traurig Recognized as ‘Patent Strategy Firm of the Year’ by LMG Life Sciences EMEA

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

Sept. 5 WEBINAR | Politics and Protest: Maintaining Workplace Harmony in Turbulent Times GT Team Represents Nuvo Group in Business Combination Navigating US Workplace Safety and Health Compliance: Insights for Israeli Companies Acquiring a US Facility

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

Greenberg Traurig Expands Labor & Employment Team in Germany Sept. 5 WEBINAR | Politics and Protest: Maintaining Workplace Harmony in Turbulent Times OSHA's Updated Hazard Communication Standard: Chemical Awareness Is Key

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

Challengers Take on FTC’s Nationwide Ban on Noncompete Agreements Mathew Rosengart to Address a Crowd of Israeli Legal Counsel at the 2022 ACC Israel Summit GT Tel Aviv Ranked in 10 Areas by Legally Israel 100 League Table

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

Drafting of Corporate and M&A Documents for 2024 Delaware General Corporation Law Amendments Greenberg Traurig Recognized in IFLR1000 2024 Middle East & Egypt Edition GT Team Represents Nuvo Group in Business Combination

OSHA

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

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

This Coming Monday: Managing the Challenges of a Remote Workforce Webinar The End of Privacy Shield: European Data Protection Authorities React European Court of Justice Annuls EU-US Privacy Shield Framework

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

Greenberg Traurig Recognized in IFLR1000 2024 Middle East & Egypt Edition Join us for Greenberg Traurig’s European Real Estate Conference GT Tel Aviv Ranked in 10 Areas by Legally Israel 100 League Table

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

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 Considerations for Public Company Bylaw Amendments in View of the New SEC Universal Proxy Rules

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

GT Tel Aviv Ranked in 10 Areas by Legally Israel 100 League Table Congratulations to GT’s Emerging Technology Clients Israel Tech Scene in 2020: Year In Review

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

Quick Guide to Partnership Profits Interests March 6, 2024 | Globes | Plan Now for U.S. Estate Tax Changes IRS Ramps Up Enforcement Efforts; Focuses on Foreign-Owned and ‘Mega’ Corporations

Technology

Salt Lake City Business Delegation Visits Israel GT Tel Aviv Ranked in 10 Areas by Legally Israel 100 League Table Year in Review: Israeli Eco-System Breaks Records According to Analysis Published by Local Investment Group

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

The End of Privacy Shield: European Data Protection Authorities React Federal Communications Commission Rules Require Communications in Video Games to Be Accessible and Usable Latest U.S. Trade Restrictions Target Huawei

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

Kan 11 English Podcast on New Platform to Facilitate Pro Bono Legal Support for Israelis Affected by the War SEC Announces 2023 Examination Priorities Commemorating International Holocaust Memorial Day

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

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 May 2 WEBINAR | I-9 Verification and Compliance: Navigating New Nuances Post-COVID

White Collar Defense & Special Investigations

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"