Professional Mediator in Israel: A Brief Guide to Dispute Resolution

Successful mediation process in Israel - two women in professional attire shaking hands

If you ever experience an interpersonal conflict or a business dispute, you should consider the services of a professional mediator in Israel. There are several legal ways to resolve intractable conflicts and disputes. Professional mediation is the option that generally demands the least monetary, emotional, and interpersonal costs. Additionally, mediation is usually the quickest way…

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Restitution of Jewish property in Poland

“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…

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Annulment of a court ruling – when is it possible?

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…

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Rebecca Mordechay

Rebecca has completed her LL.B in the College of Law and Business in Ramat Gan and plans to take the NY and Israeli bar. As part of her studies, Rebecca has completed a range of courses in contract law, commercial law, EU law, patent law and global family law. Throughout her degree, she focused on…

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How do you obtain a firearms license in Israel?

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…

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Firearms License Requirements in Israel (legal information)

מהם תנאי קבלת רישיון נשק בישראל? בנוסף לתנאי גיל סף, שליטה בעברית, אזרחות או תושבות ישראלית, אישור ממשטרת ישראל וממשרד הבריאות לגבי בריאות נפשית, יש לעמוד גם במספר תבחינים של משרד הביטחון שיפורטו להלן.

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Agency Under New York Law

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…

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Choosing the Right Israeli Real Estate Agent

How to choose the right real estate agent for your needs? By signing a “Request For Real Estate Brokerage Services” form, either remotely or in person, one may obtain the services of an Israeli real estate agent. This form simply requires basic information about you, the specific property, and the commission rate due to the…

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