Law

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

Meitar reclaims title of Israel's biggest law firm

Last year Meitar was ousted from first place by Golfarb Gross Seligman, which this year has slipped to third place with 490 lawyers.

By NITSAN SHAFIR/GLOBES/TNS
14/03/2025

Multitasking haredi politicians: One hand writes the laws, the other undermines them - opinion

Since the early days of Israel, an internal debate has taken place within the ultra-Orthodox community over whether it is possible to cooperate with the Zionist state and benefit from its resources.

By ELIYAHU BERKOVITS
11/03/2025

A change in law needed: Israel must find a solution to never-ending trial of Netanyahu - opinion

If the law isn’t amended, the prosecution of a sitting prime minister will threaten the state’s existence as a law-abiding nation.

By ATTORNEY EYAL ROSOVSKY
02/03/2025

Supreme court justice calls out lawyer for citing AI-generated 'phantom rulings'

Supreme Court Justice Kanfi-Steinitz exposes a lawyer's use of artificial intelligence to fabricate legal precedents, highlighting growing concerns about AI's misuse in Israel's legal system.

By BINI ASHKENAZI
24/02/2025
 Pictures of Israelis who were murdered by Hamas terrorists at the Nova festival

Terror victims file NIS 1.255 billion claim against Palestinian Authority

The lawsuit was filed under the new Israeli law for compensation for victims of terrorism.

  Hamas terrorists gesture on the day of the handover of hostages held in Gaza

‘Reminiscent of the Nazis’: CAM calls for legal action against countries aiding Hamas

CAM’s statement follows the release of Israeli civilian hostages Or Levy, Eli Sharabi, Ohad Ben Ami after the three spent nearly 500 days in Hamas captivity in Gaza.

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.

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