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Smart Working and ‘Short Weeks’ Are Here to Stay in Italy

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Employees are increasingly seeking flexible or agile working arrangements, such as remote work (from home and overseas), hybrid models and flexible hours, to improve work-life balance. However, there is a growing tension...more

IR Global

New Opportunities in Global Mobility

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What are the key considerations for businesses and individuals navigating cross-border mobility in your jurisdiction?...more

Hogan Lovells

Italy postpones compulsory Nat Cat insurance requirement for SMEs

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To address concerns over the implementation timeline of compulsory natural catastrophe (Nat Cat) insurance introduced for Italian businesses with the 2024 Italian Budget Law, the Italian government has issued a Decree-Law...more

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Global Biosimilar Updates - Spring 2025

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Celltrion’s ustekinumab biosimilar, STEQEYMA®, has won its first bid within 2 months of its launch in January of 2025. Since launch, STEQEYMA® has secured contracts in four regions of Italy, including, Piemonte, Valle...more

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The liability of statutory auditors in corporations: insights on the changes to the Italian civil code

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The imminent publication in the Official Gazette of the reform of Article 2407 of the Italian Civil Code heralds the making of significant changes to the civil liability of statutory auditors. The law, approved on March 12,...more

International Lawyers Network

Establishing a Business Entity in Italy (Updated)

1. Types of Business Entities - Italian law provides multiple forms of organizational structures to do business in Italy. They differ from one another due to the extent of liability undertaken by its members. In...more

DLA Piper

Italy’s Chamber of Deputies Approves Draft Law on Space Economics: Legal Insight

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On 6 March 2025, Italy’s Chamber of Deputies approved a draft law on Space Economics, submitted by the Prime Minister and the Ministro delle Imprese e del Made in Italy, which has now been sent to the Senate for final...more

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Closures and Budget Cuts Planned for U.S. Consulates and Embassies Abroad

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has turned its attention to U.S. consulates and embassies abroad, resulting in a pared-down Visa Appointment Wait Times website and plans to close at least a dozen, mostly...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Italy Founder Series: Privacy for Startups – First Moves

italiano: Privacy per Startup – I primi passi When launching a startup in Italy, it is critical to comply with the applicable data protection requirements. Failing to do so can lead to significant risks in terms of liability...more

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Italy sets out the legal framework for compulsory Nat Cat insurance

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The long-awaited Ministerial Decree regulating catastrophic risk insurance schemes implementing the related provisions under the 2024 Italian Budget Law has been recently published in the Italian official Gazette. Companies...more

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The Italian VAT reform on personnel secondment

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On 18 February 2025, the Italian Revenue Agency issued Ruling n. 38/2025 (the "Ruling"), commenting the enactment of the Decree-Law No. 131 of 16 September 2024 ("Decreto salva infrazioni" – converted into Law No. 166 of 14...more

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Italy - VAT: Italy Broadens Digital Services Tax Scope - Monthly Indirect Tax Alert – January 2025

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Company belonging to Euro 750 Mio Group, will pay DST regardless of their digital service turnover in Italy. ...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Don’t Forget the EU: Italy Issued First GenAI Fine of €15 Million Alleging GDPR Violations 

At the end of 2024 the Italian Data Protection Authority issued a 15 million euro fine in the first generative AI-related case brought under GDPR. According to Garante (the Italian authority), OpenAI trained ChatGPT with...more

A&O Shearman

White-collar crime developments in Italy: trends and developments

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There has been an increase in enforcement action and strategies relating to cybercrimes, supply-chain related offenses, VAT fraud, corruption, and money laundering. A significant shift has been prompted by the EU Corporate...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Salary Transparency as a Remedy for Economic Inequalities (ITALIAN)

Il 17 maggio 2023 è stata pubblicata sulla Gazzetta Ufficiale dell’Unione Europea la Direttiva 10 maggio 2023 n. 970, recante disposizioni in materia di parità di retribuzione tra sessi e, più in generale, di trasparenza...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Corporate Governance in Italy: ESG Issues to Consider for the 2025 Assembly Season

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The Corporate Governance Code recommends that the board of directors promote, in the most appropriate forms, dialogue with shareholders and other stakeholders relevant to the company, thus tying the goal of "sustainable...more

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Bank of Italy consults on the extension of its AML Regulations to CASPs

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Bank of Italy issued a public consultation proposing to extend the Regulation on customer due diligence and the Regulation on organization, procedures and internal controls to crypto-asset service providers (“CASPs”)....more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Startup e Innovazione: le novità per il 2025

La legge 16 dicembre 2024, n.193 introduce significative modifiche normative che riguardano le startup innovative, gli incubatori certificati e gli investimenti nel settore delle nuove imprese tecnologiche. Queste...more

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New Employment Law in Italy: Key Changes for Companies and Employees

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On January 12, 2025, Law No. 203 of December 12, 2024 (the Law) enters into force, which aims to streamline and expedite several legislative and procedural requirements, with a particular focus on increasing flexibility...more

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Europe Take Action Against Substances Harmful to Reproduction

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On 26 September 2024, Italy introduced a landmark piece of legislation aimed at enhancing workplace safety, specifically focusing on the protection of workers from substances that are toxic to reproduction....more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in Italy (Updated)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER ITALIAN LAW - I. INTRODUCTION - This brief guide has the goal to provide legal explanation on the main aspects of the real estate transactions in Italy. II. REAL...more

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Navigating the Evolving Era of Greenwashing Regulations in the Fashion Industry

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In recent years, sustainability and ESG compliance have become pivotal factors in consumer purchasing decisions. The fashion industry – from luxury to high street brands to online fast fashion retailers – as a significant...more

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AI Legislation: Italy Sprints, Brussels adjusts the track and sends a message to Member States on national AI initiatives

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Italy’s Draft AI Bill has faced scrutiny from the European Commission, which urged alignment with the AI Act to avoid conflicting provisions. The Draft AI Bill proposes measures such as a dedicated AI authority, stricter...more

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Made in Italy: Big deals, PE, TMT and consumer sectors boost Italian M&A deal value in 2024

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The current Italian macroeconomic picture is somewhat mixed. While the International Monetary Fund forecast Italy’s target GDP growth at 0.7 percent, just under Western Europe’s 0.9 percent, Italy’s economy minister Giancarlo...more

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Private Capital Insights - Autumn 2024

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Welcome to the sixth edition of Private Capital Insights. As we navigate the complexities of 2024, the private capital sector continues to demonstrate resilience and adaptability in the face of evolving market dynamics....more

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