The Founders’ Dispute
The firm represents a founder of companies in the artificial intelligence sector in a dispute with his former partners concerning business activities, intellectual property and trade secrets.
Opposing Disclosure of Business Information
In the course of the dispute, a petition under the Freedom of Information Law sought the client’s financial and commercial information from Ramla Municipality (Administrative Petition 66163-11-25, Central District Court). Hertman represented the client in opposing disclosure.
Dismissal of the Petition and a Costs Award
The court accepted the client’s position and dismissed the freedom of information petition. The petitioner was ordered to pay total costs of NIS 24,000, including NIS 12,000 to the client.