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Our May 2026 Tax Newsflash is here! Draft regulations introduce increased compensation for businesses suffering indirect damage during Operation “Roaring Lion”—four alternative compensation tracks up to NIS 5 million. Plus: Draft Pillar Two regulations anchor Safe Harbour mechanisms in Israeli law, and court ruling clarifies VAT exemption requirements for rental housing sales.

Generic apixaban in Israel: The Court invalidated the patent term extension on Eliquis, following revocation of the parallel UK patent.

A recent U.S. decision offers useful guidance on the use of short archival clips in documentary works – creating some room for content creators.

Groundbreaking decision: Tel Aviv District Court accepts motion for reversal of burden of proof in tax appeal.

A recent ruling changes the tax treatment of employer severance policy deposits, affecting compensation structures across Israel.

Quick update on the lates tax news, rulings and circulars – from undeclared capital to Teva’s tax witholding.

AI coding tools are bringing speed and efficiency, but also urgent questions about copyright, ownership and licensing.

When AI clones human voices, copyright law falls short. Trademarks and the ELVIS Act offer a new layer of protection for the human voice.

The Supreme Court: political free speech does not include the “freedom to fabricate reality”.

Anthropic’s CEO outlines AI’s transformative potential and its gravest dangers. A must-read for legal and regulatory professionals.