Intellectual Property (IP) is intangible property created by one’s mind such as inventions, literary and artistic works and symbols, names, images and designs. Law firms in Israel specialize in protecting all types of IP from unauthorized use and counterfeiting.

Attorney Frank Elliot Kahn explains what a living will is, and how it should be officially documented. He also explains the many advantages of having a living will, and under what circumstances it should be implemented.

Selling your home? The author recommends listing it with a registered estate agent, and explains how the agent could make your life easier and your sale more profitable.

Mediation, a facilitated negotiation process, is faster, cheaper and more direct than litigation - and worth considering if you have an intractable conflict with another person or company. The mediator, being a professional neutral third party, trained and experienced at managing and facilitating negotiations, assists the parties to the dispute to reach an agreed solution.

More from Johnathan Kahn about setting up a distribution business in Israel. This article includes information on international arbitration, repurchasing agreements and exclusivity.

Are you contemplating on purchasing a new build apartment? The perfect finish could induce you but take a moment to think things through carefully as there are many people involved in this process and not just you and your builder/interior designer. Take on board that is your entitlement by law to a bank guarantee from the builder for any payment of 7% or more of the price.

The 2012 tax-filing season is here and those filing American tax returns need to know the new legislation regarding both U.S. and Israeli income tax law. Tax Retirement Plans, Personal Exemptions, Standard Deductions and advice for the Self-Employed are topics covered by Alan Deutsh in this article.

Whatever happened to Swiss Bank secrecy? Gone! Frank Elliot Kahn reveals the startling story of the Death of Bank Secrecy, which came about when Credit Suisse was threatened by the United States Government with the loss of its banking license if it failed to reveal US clients to the Internal Revenue Service.