Luiza Jarovsky, PhD

Some great tips here from my friends Nicole F. and Ignacio González at Meitar | Law Offices on how to avoid the massive nuisance that are #CIPA lawsuits. If you haven't already, please take the time to proactively address your business' #cookie and #tracking technologies, and ensure your privacy and cookie notices have been revised to address these complaints. In addition to CIPA, we're now seeing creative plaintiffs' lawyers expand these "wiretapping - but on the internet" claims under laws of additional U.S. states, and even U.S. federal laws like the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (#ECPA). This problem, unfortunately, is only expanding. Like Nicky says, it's much cheaper to fix this now than to defend a lawsuit later! #PrivacyLaw #TechLaw #Cookies

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The Tel Aviv District Court has ruled: under current Israeli patent law, an “inventor” must be a natural person — not an AI system. This decision aligns with prevailing case law worldwide, but its significance goes beyond international consistency and lies in its practical implications for companies and startups operating in AI-driven R&D environments. AI-assisted inventions are not disqualified per se. However, applicants must demonstrate meaningful human contribution, supported by proper documentation, responsibility, and declarations. In an era where AI is embedded in nearly every stage of innovation, the ruling clarifies how patent development and filing processes should be managed — from the very outset. These points were also discussed in an interview published yesterday in Calcalist. #AI #Patents #IntellectualProperty #Innovation #LegalTech #Startups

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In 2026, if you are an Israeli company or group with a website accessible in the U.S., you are likely operating under a legal microscope. We are seeing a high number of claims targeting companies that use routine tools: cookies, pixels, and even AI chatbots 🤖. Plaintiffs’ firms are no longer just relying on the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA)—a 1960s law originally designed to prevent phone wiretapping—they are now using the federal ECPA (Electronic Communications Privacy Act) to claim that standard analytics are actually "illegal interception." 🚩 Why this is a major problem: ⚡ Statutory Damages: CIPA allows for $5,000 per violation. These claims are often brought as class actions, making the potential exposure significant. ⚡ Legal Actions: Lawyers are filing class actions, individual litigation, and mass arbitration claims simultaneously to create massive legal pressure. ⚡ M&A and Investment: In 2026, in all M&A (rounds of investment or acquisitions), there is a specific question whether the target company has received any CIPA/ECPA claims. Unresolved claims could be a red flag. The Standard for 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣ 6️⃣ and what my partner Ignacio González and I recommend -  ✅Audit your site, map your cookies and tracking technologies and be transparent about it  ❌ The era of "implied consent" (or having no message at all) is over. ✅The gold standard is now "Prior Affirmative Consent." Legally, this means your tracking scripts—for purposes like analytics, marketing pixels, or support tools—must remain dormant. They cannot drop or collect data until the user has made a clear, positive choice to opt-in. ✅Don't wait for a demand letter to react! If your business has U.S. ties and traffic, let’s make sure your cookie practices actually matches your legal requirements. It's much cheaper to fix your cookie logic now than to defend a lawsuit later! #PrivacyLaw #CIPA #ECPA #TechCompliance #Startups #Compliance2026 #Meitar

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Congress to Itamar Sher, Lev Pachmanov, and Alon Navon of Seal Security for announcing $13M round to automate open-source vulnerability fixes! https://lnkd.in/dPAQXBhz Meitar | Law Offices Shirel Cohen Sapir Malkiel

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The AI Contract Trap: Why Scale Doesn’t Mean Security in Today’s Real Estate Market We have officially entered the era of the "Monster Contract." In 2025, AI is drafting real estate agreements at an unprecedented scale. While technology has streamlined the process, it has also created a dangerous illusion of protection. Automated legal jargon can easily bury fundamental flaws, planning gaps, and long-term liabilities that no algorithm is yet designed to catch. The "Elephant in the Room Closing Pressure Beyond the technology, there is a structural challenge we must address: the inherent conflict of interest in success-based legal fees. When a professional’s compensation is tied solely to the signature, "Closing Pressure becomes an invisible force. It makes it difficult to stop, pivot, or flag the risks that might "kill" the deal, even when those risks are critical. The New Standard: Objective Oversight. This is why I established the Legal Diagnostic Clinic. We don't replace your legal team, and we don't manage the negotiation. We act as the MRI of the transaction. By providing an entirely independent, human-academic Second Opinion, we offer a diagnostic layer that is immune to closing pressure and automated oversights. In a shifting market, a neutral, objective audit isn't just a precaution-it is the only way to ensure your interests are truly secure. Read the full analysis on the new model of legal security here: 👉 https://katzr.net/14cf8d

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It is crazy and scary where and what we have reached by now with AI, and we have only scratched the surface. Where will this end????? Lawyers are being left in the dust by AI when it comes to reviewing contracts and suggesting changes, and now according to a new study by Tel Aviv University, AI is better than doctors in suggesting appropriate treatment for common medical conditions. https://lnkd.in/evYQJe8A

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Israeli Startup Investing in 2025: AI at 49% and gaining! Meitar | Law Offices and S Cube of IBI Capital Group annual conference (presented by David Fruchtman and Gidi Shalom Bendor): 2025 — and the message was unambiguous: AI is the center of gravity. Key takeaways: AI and cybersecurity account for ~49% of all early-stage investments in Israel Investors increasingly expect AI to drive scale instead of headcount Valuations are rising across stages, with a record median Series B valuation in Israel It's clear that is Israel has been doing remarkable well despite the war and has maintained or even enhanced it's position as a global AI and Cyber powerhouse. https://lnkd.in/dn8xv-Tu

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