Publication in the Official Gazette of Legislative Decree No. 96/2026 implementing Directive (EU) 2023/970 on pay transparency
On 1 June 2026, Legislative Decree No. 96 of 7 May 2026 was published in the Official Gazette No. 125 (General Series), concerning the “Implementation of Directive (EU) 2023/970 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 May 2023, aimed at strengthening the application of the principle of equal pay for men and …
AI agents under the AI Act and delegated decrees. Classification and liability
Agent-based AI systems, capable of planning autonomously, using external tools and executing sequences of actions with minimal human intervention, raise two important legal questions. The first concerns their classification under Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (‘AI Act’), whilst the second concerns the liability regime for damages arising therefrom. Both issues are addressed by the two recent draft …
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E-commerce and low-value consignments: Customs issues operational guidance ahead of 1 July 2026
In a notice dated 15 May 2026, the Customs and Monopolies Agency provided operational guidance ahead of the introduction of the new flat-rate duty on low-value consignments.
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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