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What are the changes proposed as part of the judicial reform? The judicial reform offered by the Minister of Justice in 2023 proposes far-reaching changes in the Israeli legal system. These include changing the way judges are appointed, the court’s authority to annul laws and review the decisions of the state’s various authorities, and more.…

“We should be reunited with what is rightfully ours” – why reclaiming Jewish property in Poland is not a lost cause The film Woman in Gold, from which the above quote is taken, is based on the true story of Maria Altmann, an Austrian Jewish woman who escaped the Nazis and found a home in…

The question of switching attorneys come up in many cases, and for a variety of reasons. Sometimes clients prefer that a different attorney represent them, or wish to switch the attorney handling their case for some other reason. This subject brings up complex legal issues, and even personal dilemmas on the clients’ part. It may…

Is it possible to request an annulment of a court ruling? If so – when? This is a complex issue which is particularly relevant in cases where the ruling cannot be appealed, but circumstances arise which require altering the legal outcome. Israeli law dictates rules for annulment of court rulings made in the absence of…

These days, many people are considering applying for a firearms license in Israel. Naturally, the tense security situation and the frequent waves of terrorist acts are a factor in this. The requirements for obtaining a firearms license in Israel are quite complicated, and this deters many people from looking into their eligibility. However, it is…

What is agency and how is it different from a Power of Attorney? Agency Under New York Law means that someone is conferring on another authority to engage in certain actions on their behalf. A power of attorney is a written authorization that can be used for evidentiary purposes before a court to demonstrate the…