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Guidelines For Clear And Simple Insurance Policies
The Italian Insurance Regulator ("IVASS") brought to the insurers' attention the need to simplify insurance contracts and wordings.
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Legislative Decree No 187/2020 Entered Into Force: Significant Amendments To The Private Insurance Code Concerning Insurance Distribution
On 9 February 2021, Legislative Decree No. 187 of 30 December 2020 (the "Decree") entered into force.ADVANT Nctm - Article
Small Wine Producers In Fear Of Globalization: Is Italy Missing An Opportunity?
Despite being the first wine producer of the world, Italy's wine sector lacks a long-term and wide-ranging strategy capable of addressing competition in the globalized market, competition...ADVANT Nctm - Article
Mooring Agreement And Custody Obligation
Now that summer has started, we believe it appropriate, for once, to put aside for a while issues related to great port matters and deal instead with a topic concerning leisure boating...ADVANT Nctm - Article
The New Parameters For Evaluating Applications For Concessions: a) The Level Of Coherence With The National Strategic Plan For Ports And Logistics And The Other National Sector Planning Instruments In Force
In the last issue of our newsletter we started to examine the circular of the Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport ("MIT"), published in the Official Gazette of the Italian Republic...ADVANT Nctm - Article
The New Parameters For Evaluating Applications For Concessions Laid Down By The Italian Ministry Of Infrastructures And Transports: "The Capacity To Ensure The Widest Access Conditions To Terminals For Users And Operators Concerned"
Let's continue our analysis of the important circular No. 187 issued by the Italian Ministry of Infrastructures and Transports ("MIT") published in the Official Gazette of the Italian Republic on 5 February 2018.ADVANT Nctm - Article
The Italian Court Of Cassation Has Ruled Again On The Validity Of An Arbitration Clause Referred To In A Bill Of Lading
The Italian Court of Cassation has decided again on the validity of an arbitration clause referred to in a bill of lading.ADVANT Nctm - Article
The New EU Regulation On Safeguarding Competition In Air Transport
On 17 April 2019, the European Parliament and the Council approved the new Regulation (EU) 2019/712 on safeguarding competition in air transport.ADVANT Nctm - Article
An Important Clarification From The European Court Of Justice On Social Security Provisions For Seafarers
The maritime employment relationship is intrinsically characterized by important elements of internationality.ADVANT Nctm - Article
The Competitive Distortions Of Tariffs For Technical-Nautical Services Under Regulation (EU) 2017/352 (… And Before National Courts)
In the previous two issues of our Newsletter we dealt with the piloting service [1]. In particular, we pointed out that, in 2013, the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) had examined the methods ofADVANT Nctm - Article
Resolutions Avoiding Unfavourable Judgments As Possible Abuse Of Majority Rule
This note is inspired by a recent ‘abuse of majority' case and focuses on meeting resolutions passed with the sole intent of harming minority shareholders as well as on immediate enforceabilityADVANT Nctm - Article
Amendment To The Private Bribery Offence
The repression of private bribery has always been a sensitive issue at international level.ADVANT Nctm - Article
The New Labour Market In Italy: A Quick Overview Of The New Rules And The Challenges Posed By Technological Revolution, Industry 4.0 And GIG Economy
On 10 May 2017, the new Decree concerning freelancers and smart working was finally enacted in Italy. The adoption of this Decree completes the so called "Jobs Act" project which was made up of...ADVANT Nctm - Article
New Guidelines On The Award Of Concessions For Port-Towage (Part Two)
Said further requirements may be divided into two categories: (i) those referring to economic and financial standing and (ii) those referring to technical capabilities.ADVANT Nctm - Article
The New Parameters For Evaluating Concession Applications: Nature And Relevance Of The Infrastructure And Superstructure Investment Proposed By An Applicant
After the summer break, we are ready to get back to examining the parameters contained in the important circular of the Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport ("MIT"), i.e. circular No. 187,ADVANT Nctm - Article
Times Of Crisis? Times Of Opportunities! – Measures Of Interest To Maritime And Harbour Industry
As is well known, with the Law Decree no. 104 of 14 August 2020 (the so-called "August Decree") the Italian government has introduced various measures finalized to support and rescue the economy...ADVANT Nctm - Article
The Law Converting The Environmental Decree Has Been Approved: All The Amendments Concerning EIAs And EIA Screening
On 10 December, the law Law Decree No. 153 of 17 October 2024, providing ‘Urgent provisions for the environmental protection of the country, the streamlining of environmental assessment and authorization procedures, the promotion of the circular economy.ADVANT Nctm - Article
Core Functions And Permitted Functions In Port Master Plans: Instructions For Use
A recent judgment of the Regional Administrative Court of Liguria ("TAR Liguria") provides an interesting key for the interpretation of the provisions of Port Master Plans...ADVANT Nctm - Article
Italian Anti-Corruption Authority ("ANAC") Rules On Possible Conflict Of Interest Involving Members Of The Management Committee Of Port System Authorities
The Management Committee is the collective body of Port System Authorities hereinafter, "PSAs"), which includes: (i) the President of the PSA, ...ADVANT Nctm - Article
Does The Extension Of Concessions Provided For By The So-called "Relaunch Decree" Also Apply To The Extension Of Business And Investment Plans?
As is well known, our government has taken specific measures to deal with the drop in traffic in Italian ports caused by the pandemic and the serious economic consequences for maritime operators.ADVANT Nctm