Sustainability Clauses in Contracts: A Legal Tool for Human Rights Protection and Sustainable Fashion
In recent years, sustainability has moved from a voluntary commitment to a core element of corporate governance, particularly in the fashion industry. As global supply chains face increasing scrutiny, contractual sustainability clauses have emerged as key legal tools to ensure compliance with environmental standards and the protection of human rights. These provisions not only mitigate …
Project financing: the CJEU rejects the promoter’s right of pre-emption
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VERIFICATION OF THE PRESENTATION OF ECONOMIC DEPENDENCY ABUSE IN THE CONTEXT OF A FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
The Court of Cassation (judgment no. 15023 of 4 June 2025) recently ruled on the abuse of economic dependence in a franchising agreement.
DATA CENTRES – THE NEW SINGLE PROCEDURE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF DATA CENTRES
On 18 February 2026, the Council of Ministers approved the so-called “Energy Bills Decree”, which is part of a transformation of the national electricity system that seeks to combine consumer protection with industrial competitiveness and energy security, further influencing energy costs.
TRANSNATIONAL MOBILITY. EXERCISE OF A SUBSTANTIAL PART OF THE ACTIVITY IN A MEMBER STATE. THE APPROACH OF THE COURT OF JUSTICE
Silvia Lucantoni Introduction In employment relationships with cross-border elements, EU legislation identifies, as a general criterion for determining the applicable social security legislation, the place where the work is actually carried out.
Innovation, Digital Ownership, Tokenization – Latest Developments
Two major Italian companies—one providing blockchain services and belonging to a listed group, and a luxury automotive manufacturer, also listed—have launched an innovative project by developing a digital token that grants the exclusive right to participate in a digital car auction. The token will be part of a digital wallet developed within a blockchain-based infrastructure, …
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