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Featured Real Estate · Contracts

The "Swords of Iron" War and Late Delivery of Apartments — Are Developers Exempt from Compensating Purchasers?

The "Swords of Iron" war raises a legal question with far-reaching implications: may a developer who delivered apartments late because of the war postpone delivery without paying the statutory compensation to purchasers? An analysis of case law rendered since 2024 shows that the war does not confer an automatic exemption — each case is examined on its own facts, and the burden of proof rests on the developer.

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Insolvency · Litigation

Personal Claims Against a Trustee in Insolvency Proceedings — Limitations and Policy Considerations

When may a trustee be sued personally? A recent decision of the Tel Aviv District Court sets a high threshold — a presumption of propriety for actions taken under judicial supervision, and the binding effect of an exculpation clause in a rehabilitation plan.

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Construction · Contracts

The Site Work Diary in Construction Projects — Its Legal, Evidentiary and Defensive Significance

A work diary that was never kept may become the strongest evidence against the party who neglected it. A review of recent case law on the "missing evidence" rule and the standard of good professional practice.

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Construction · Litigation

Managing Claims for Extension of Time in Construction Projects

An engineering-legal analysis of delay claims — when will a contractor be granted an extension of time and compensation, and when will its claim be dismissed? The Randor rule, the critical path, concurrent delays and substantial completion.

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