Law

The latest on legal issues, criminal investigations, Supreme Court rulings, trial coverage, new laws, legislation and more across Israel.

Pearl Cohen merges with San Francisco IP firm

The new partners joining are all American attorneys with extensive experience in IP.

By GLOBES/TNS
28/01/2025

Trump administration fires team of lawyers who prosecuted him, official says

The moves reflect a willingness by the administration to follow through on threats to seek retribution against prosecutors who pursued Trump and his supporters during his four years out of office.

By REUTERS
28/01/2025

Italian government proposes law to combat fake online reviews

Under the bill, reviewers must provide valid ID and proof of visit within two weeks.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar (L) and Justice Minister Yariv Levin (R) at the Supreme Court

Israeli gov't presents judicial reform compromise for appointing High Court justices

Foreign Minister Sa'ar and Justice Minister Levin propose new judicial compromise, offering concessions on Supreme Court appointments and Basic Laws.

Government increasingly at odds with the law - analysis

A number of incidents this week join a worrying trend of government disregard for the law and legal norms.

US Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlan

US House report finds Matt Gaetz violated law with sexual misconduct, drug use, CBS reports

Gaetz, who has denied wrongdoing, resigned from the House of Representatives last month after he was selected by President-elect Donald Trump to be attorney general.

By REUTERS
23/12/2024

Can a last will sent on WhatsApp be valid in Israel? - explainer

"So now, in the spirit of the times, what can be wrong with a WhatsApp message expressing the last wishes of Hannah’s brother?"

By HAIM KATZ , SAM KATZ
17/12/2024

Nightmare landlords, horrible tenants: The hard truth of renting apartments in Israel

In places like Tel Aviv or Jerusalem, little supply and strong demand creates a competitive dynamic for renters. And when it comes to getting the attention of a landlord – money talks.

By SHANNA FULD
09/12/2024

Herzog – ‘Worried’ about ‘dramatic’ wave of legislation altering democratic foundations

Herzog added, “It's clear that Israel's constitutional structure isn't perfect. I have said this over and over in recent years."

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