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Supreme Court Justice Approves Major Fee Increase for Law Firm Linked to Her Conflict List

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

Supreme Court Justice Approves Major Fee Increase for Law Firm Linked to Her Conflict List
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By יצחק וייס

First reported by Now 14 · Jul 1, 2026

What happened

Supreme Court Justice Ruth Ronen approved doubling legal fees for a law firm despite a senior partner being on her conflict list, raising questions about disclosure and adherence to court guidelines.

  • 01Justice Ruth Ronen approved doubling legal fees for Amit, Pollak, Matalon & Co. in October 2024.
  • 02Senior partner Sharon Lobetzky-Hess appears on Ronen's official conflict of interest list.
  • 03The fee increased from 1.5 million to 3.5 million shekels in a class action lawsuit appeal.
  • 04The ruling contradicts prior Supreme Court guidelines limiting fee increases in class actions.
  • 05Court officials stated the conflict applies personally to the lawyer, not the entire firm.
  • 06The lawyer did not represent the case or appear before Justice Ronen during the ruling.

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OrganizationsAmit, Pollak, Matalon & Co., Supreme Court of Israel, Channel 14, Court Administration
PlacesIsrael

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Behadrei HaredimRight · HebrewJul 1, 2026
Supreme Court Justice Approves Major Fee Increase for Law Firm Linked to Her Conflict List
Now 14Right · HebrewJul 1, 2026
Supreme Court Justice Faces Serious Conflict of Interest Allegations Over Fee Increase

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