On the 26th of June 2020, the Government of Malta issued Legal Notice 262 of 2020, entitled the Posting of Workers in Malta (Amendment) Regulations, 2020, which regulations shall come into...

Maltese law allows employers to legally dismiss an employee during the probation period without giving a reason for such dismissal. Nevertheless, in terms of S.L. 452.91

Malta's new Equal Pay Transparency and Reporting Regulations 2026 transpose EU Directive 2023/970, establishing comprehensive obligations for employers in both public and private sectors. The regulations mandate pay structure transparency, gender pay gap reporting, and enhanced worker protections to ensure equal pay for equal work between men and women.

Key changes include a revised fee structure, the introduction of a temporary residence permit for applicants pending final approval and guidelines on the use of the qualifying immovable property, whether rented or purchased.

The Justice Reform (Civil Procedure) Act of 2021, which came into force on the 18th of June 2021, amends the procedure regulating appeals under the Code of Organisation and Civil Procedure.

At the heart of this year's legal discourse was the critical question: do requests from authorities override legal privilege, or do such actions infringe upon fundamental human rights...

Malta's iGaming regulatory framework faces scrutiny as industry experts examine whether its first-mover advantage can withstand growing competition from emerging jurisdictions. The discussion explores how regulatory agility, professional services infrastructure, and strategic policy reforms like the Recognition Notice framework and revised VAT treatment position Malta to maintain its leadership in the global online gambling sector.

The Italian Communications Authority (AGCOM), with Resolution No. 197/25/CONS, has issued new guidelines and a Code of Conduct for the regulation of content disseminated by "significant" influencers.

When business partners co-own property, succession planning becomes a delicate balancing act. Consider four entrepreneurs—each holding a quarter share in a commercial property...

In the real estate industry, the roles of architects and contractors, though distinct, are inextricably linked. Architects bear the responsibility for design, planning, and ensuring structural safety and legal compliance...

On 25 June 2025, the European Commission unveiled the EU Space Act — a landmark legislative proposal and the first comprehensive framework of EU space law.

Non-taxable income thresholds are set to increase, particularly benefiting individuals with two or more children

Markets in Crypto-Assets ("MiCA") Regulation has been finally published in the Official Journal of the European Union (the "EU")...

Judge P. Kevin Catel has ruled that Telegram, a leading messaging application owner, must withhold from releasing its Gram cryptocurrency next month.

Does the transfer of the company's sole asset necessarily entail a modification of the corporate purpose and, consequently, fall within the acts requiring adoption by...

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The three-year-long legal battle between Apple and Epic Games has recently seen new developments, prompted by a decision from the US 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.

On 10 April, the Unified State-Regions Conference is scheduled, followed by approval of the text by the Council of Ministers and, subsequently, its review by the parliamentary committees before final approval.

Late payments are the quiet tax on business. They erode working capital, force firms to borrow and, in the worst cases, turn a profitable contract into a loss. In Malta – as elsewhere – creditors have more leverage...

These Guidelines clarify which gambling and betting products qualify as (i) electronically supplied services (ESS) and (ii) streamed and virtual activities.