Herzog Onboards Claude Enterprise

Herzog Fox & Neeman has brought Claude Enterprise, Anthropic’s frontier AI platform, into the firm. Herzog has always been early to the technologies that reshape our clients’ world — among the first to recognise new fields and build the expertise around them. Bringing Claude into the firm is the same instinct, applied to how we […]

Israel: A Labour & Employment Overview

Israeli labour law continued to evolve throughout 2025, adapting to both emerging and ongoing challenges in the local market and the broader employment landscape. The year’s developments were marked by increased regulatory involvement in safeguarding employees’ rights, particularly in the area of workplace privacy, alongside a stronger legal and judicial emphasis on fair employment conditions […]

Herzog Authors the Employment Law Chapter in US-Israel Legal Review 2026

Herzog’s Labour & Employment team contributed the Israel employment law chapter to the 2026 edition of The US-Israel Legal Review. The chapter provides a concise overview of current trends and developments in Israeli labour and employment law, with a focus on issues relevant to multinational employers operating in Israel. For U.S. and other international companies, […]

Colorado Scales Back its AI Act Ahead of Enforcement Deadline

Recently, Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed SB 26-189 (the “Amended Act“) – a significant amendment to Colorado’s landmark AI legislation. The Amended Act repeals and replaces substantial parts of the original Colorado AI Act, which was enacted in 2024 (the “Original Act“) and was widely viewed as the first comprehensive state-level AI law in the […]

Louisiana to Join US States with Comprehensive Privacy Legislation

On 21 May 2026, Senate Bill 386, introducing the Louisiana Data Privacy Act, was sent to the Governor for signature following unanimous House passage and Senate concurrence with House amendments. Upon the Governor’s signature, the act will take effect on 1 January 2027, making Louisiana the 22nd US state to enact comprehensive data privacy legislation, […]

Launch of U.S. Tariff Refund Mechanism

Further to our client updates dated April 7, 2025, and August 18, 2025, we would like to update you on recent developments concerning the refund of tariffs imposed on importers in the United States under the tariff policy of President Trump. As noted in our previous updates, on April 1, 2025, the President of the […]

Proposed Government Bill Allowing Foreign Service Providers to Obtain a “Tailored License” to Operate in Israel

On May 11, 2026, the Supervision of Financial Services (Regulated Financial Services) Law (Amendment No. 18), 2026 (the “Proposed Amendment“) was published. The above mentioned bill, which was submitted to the Knesset for a first reading, includes several amendments to the Supervision of Financial Services (Regulated Financial Services) Law, 2016 (the “Law“) which regulates, inter […]

Herzog contributes Israel chapter to Chambers Tax Controversy 2026 Guide

Herzog’s Tax Department has authored the Israel chapter in the Chambers Global Practice Guide: Tax Controversy 2026. Written by Meir Linzen, Yuval Navot, Ofer Granot and Sophie Matatyaho, the chapter provides a practical overview of tax controversy in Israel, including tax audits, administrative proceedings, litigation before Israeli courts, appeals, enforcement trends, transfer pricing disputes, cross-border […]

Compensation Framework for “Operation Roaring Lion”

We would like to bring to your attention that on May 4, 2026, the Economic Assistance Program Law (Temporary Provision) (Support for Businesses and Public Institutions), 5786–2026 (the “Law”) was published. The purpose of the Law is to provide relief to businesses and public institutions throughout Israel that have suffered indirect damages as a result […]

Asi Messing, former General Counsel of the Ministry of Finance, is joining Herzog

We are very pleased to share that Adv. Asi Messing, former General Counsel of the Ministry of Finance, is joining Herzog as a partner and Head of the Public Economic Law practice. Asi will significantly strengthen of the firm’s activity in the field of Economic Public Law, combining his deep regulatory expertise with a broad strategic […]

Age Verification Laws Herzog’s Guide to the Evolving Legal Landscape

In recent years, there has been a significant rise worldwide in the regulation of online platforms that provide or disseminate content, such as adult or social media platforms. There has been a focus on implementing age verification laws in many jurisdictions including the US at the state level, Australia, the United Kingdom and the European […]

Alabama Joins States Enacting Comprehensive Privacy Law

Alabama is poised to become the 21st US state to enact a comprehensive data protection law, following the state legislature’s passage of House Bill 351, which adopts the Alabama Personal Data Protection Act. While the new act largely follows the established US state privacy framework and incorporates provisions consistent with its predecessors, it also introduces […]

Israeli Employment Law – Did You Know? Managing your Workforce in Times of Emergency

As reality has demonstrated, crises are, unfortunately, a recurring part of the business landscape. In recent years, organizations around the world have faced numerous health, security, and other crises and challenges. Throughout these periods, workplaces have been required not only to continue operating, but also to support their employees as they navigate the challenges created […]

New Tax Incentives for New Immigrants and Veteran Returning Residents to Israel

On March 30, 2026, the Israeli Parliament (the Knesset) approved new legislation granting a significant income tax exemption to new immigrants and veteran returning residents on income derived from personal services performed in Israel (the “New Law”). The New Law also provides a tax exemption to foreign companies with respect to income generated in Israel […]

Springtime Update: Navigating Between Emergency and Routine

As emergency measures and evolving security developments continue to influence workplaces, this update provides an overview of the key legislative processes and regulatory guidelines arising from the current emergency framework, together with ongoing updates on matters that affect employers and workplaces. As of the date of this update, the state of emergency declared in Israel […]

An amendment to the Law on Extension of Periods and Postponement of Deadlines

We would like to inform you that, due to the state of emergency in which the State of Israel currently finds itself following Operation “Roaring Lion”, an amendment to the Law on Extension of Periods and Postponement of Deadlines (Temporary Provision – Swords of Iron) (Regulatory Approvals, Financial Sanctions, and Gas Facility Inspections), 2023 (the […]

First Court Ruling on Taxation of “Deferred Compensation”

On March 11, 2026, the Tel Aviv District Court (Hon. Judge Magen Altuvia) issued a judgment in several appeals filed by companies in the SAP group, represented by our firm, concerning withholding tax assessments for tax years 2016–2018, relating to the companies’ deferred compensation arrangements with their employees. The court ruled that employer’s deposits to […]

Operation “Roar of the Lion” – Compensation Update

We wish to inform you that on March 19, 2026, a governmental bill memorandum was published, aimed at establishing a compensation mechanism for businesses that suffered economic damages as a result of Operation “Roaring Lion”, which began on February 28, 2026, leading to the declaration of a nationwide special home front emergency situation. Please note […]

Oklahoma Becomes the 20th State to Enact Privacy Law

Last week, Oklahoma’s Senate Bill 546 was passed by both legislative chambers, and later on was signed by the Governor. The new act will take effect on 1 July 2027. This development makes Oklahoma the 20th US state to enact comprehensive consumer data privacy law, following years of legislative discussions.   Scope and Applicability Similarly […]

Detecting and Mitigating Dark Patterns on Digital Platforms

By Ariel Yosefi, Kevin David Gampel & Tamara Mascisch Cohen   In recent years, regulators around the world have intensified their scrutiny of online interface design, with a growing focus on practices commonly referred to as “dark patterns.” These practices involve design choices in user interfaces that nudge, pressure or mislead individuals into taking actions […]

Operation Lion’s Roar – Latest Updates and Q&A

In light of the rapidly changing circumstances associated with the state of emergency declared for Operation Lion’s Roar, it is critical to remain informed of the latest applicable directives. As always, we will continue to keep you informed of developments, and we invite you all to follow our updates.   Update Bulletin: In accordance with […]

Op-Ed by Dr. Ruth Dagan and Hanni Maoz

Op-Ed by Dr. Ruth Dagan and Hanni Maoz of our Environment and Climate Change Practice, published in the prestigious Environmental Finance. The Op-Ed examines how global carbon markets are entering a new phase, one where legal architecture is finally catching up with market development, and identifies the key legal building blocks needed to unlock corporate […]

Herzog – Ongoing Situation in Israel

Friends and colleagues Israel and the United States of America have been forced into a war with Iran in order to protect both our country and the civilized world. The Iranian regime has been the source of terror, violence and bloodshed for decades, sponsoring terror and causing unspeakable harm to innocent people in its own […]

Operation Roaring Lion – Hostilities and the Workplace – Update

Following the military confrontation with Iran, and the declaration of a special state of emergency throughout the country, as of Saturday, 28 February 2026 (at this stage until March 12), workplace activity is prohibited, except in workplaces classified as essential services. An essential service is defined as an essential enterprise under the Emergency Labor Service […]