Law

Surprising consumer laws reveal how you can receive compensation of hundreds of shekels for a technician's delay, what you are entitled to if a call center does not answer, and how to avoid unnecessary charges.

Eran Prezenti, partner and head of the intellectual property practice at the Firon law firm, died over the weekend of cardiac arrest. For over two decades, he dealt with copyrights, patents, and trademarks, and was also involved in battles against the distribution of pirated content.

The Israeli startup Lizzy AI tested popular artificial intelligence models on the Israel Bar Association exam. The results show that AI tools can outperform even the top law students.

Renowned legal expert Professor Yuval Albashan is joining Israel Hayom as a senior legal commentator. His columns will be featured in both daily editions and the Israel HaShavua supplement.

In the United States, an adult who has decided they want a new life has the right to unilaterally disconnect from their family, and authorities are forbidden from interfering. Thousands of Americans do this every year. An industry that has developed around the phenomenon teaches how to do it without being tracked, including memorizing your invented life story.

An amendment to the Consumer Protection Law mandates that companies record calls, store them, and provide copies to consumers upon request. The law applies to transactions over 750 shekels, communications, gas, and loan services. Failure to provide a recording will result in the consumer's version being legally accepted, with fines reaching up to 53,070 shekels.

The amendment to the law is intended to increase transparency and reduce disputes. While the full law takes effect in eight months, the obligation to retain existing recordings applies immediately.

Coming soon to us? The new law that went into effect in France determines that companies cannot call you without explicit prior consent. While the existing database in Israel is porous, in France, a private individual who makes a violating call may face a fine of up to $87,000, while companies that violate the guidelines could be fined up to $435,000 per call.

Advocate Sigalit Assayag-Tzruya, who spent seven years chairing the Central District Appeals Committee for Planning and Construction, has joined Firon Law Firm as a partner. She will lead the firm's planning and construction practice, leveraging over 20 years of public sector experience.

It is a common scenario: you find a product with two different prices. We explain which price you are legally entitled to pay.

Starting today, Israel joins 140 countries in requiring graphic health warnings covering 75% of tobacco packaging to deter smoking and raise awareness of its health risks.

The Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee has approved Israel Bar Association rules allowing reservists to begin legal internships before completing all degree requirements. The relief applies to students who missed up to four courses and four exams due to reserve duty between September 1, 2025, and August 31, 2026.

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After paying over 56,000 shekels on an original debt of only 17,000, the elderly woman's debt ballooned to 127,000 shekels due to interest. A precedent-setting decision by the enforcement office changed everything.

This morning it was proven again in Samaria that operational reality does not wait for legal discussions. When vague terms like "proportionality" dictate the rules of engagement, a parallel chain of command is created where judges set the rules - but the army and the public bear the consequences.