COVID-19/Litigation/News L.N. 61 of 2020 Some days back we had reported (LINK) that by way of precautionary measure to mitigate against the spread of COVID-19, the Superintendent of Public Health had ordered the early recess of the Maltese Courts,

In two decisions given by Judge Francesco Depasquale, earlier this morning in the names European Lotto and Betting Limited vs Philip Wahl nomine.

Following the publication of the Fantasy Sports (Exemption) Regulations, the Malta Gaming Authority has established its intention to introduce legislation in order for certain skill games to be regulated.

As expected and by virtue of Legal Notice 306 of 2018 and Legal Notice 307 of 2018, the Innovative Technology Arrangements and Services Act and the Virtual Financial Assets Act...

The following interview with Dr. Alison Vassallo was recently published in the Commercial Courier.

The Paris MoU's 51st meeting held earlier this summer, reaffirmed Malta's ranking on the White List. The European Union's smallest member state, boasting a record 77 million registered gross tonnes...

As from the 1st August, 2016, fantasy sports has been deemed to be an activity which is exempt from the requirement to obtain a remote gaming licence in Malta.

The so-called "Unshell Directive" (proposal for a Council Directive laying down rules to prevent the misuse of shell entities for tax purposes), which aims to prevent the misuse of shell entities for tax purposes...

As of Saturday 21 March 2020 all inbound flights to Malta are being suspended indefinitely as part of Malta's counter measures to contain COVID-19.

On 13th April 2020, the Government of Malta had promulgated the Moratorium on Credit Facilities in Exceptional Circumstances Regulations.

The Prime Minister has rolled out a new financial package which was negotiated between the Government, the Central Bank and the social partners over the past few days.

The Government of Malta has rolled out a number of financial packages over the past weeks to mitigate against the economic and social impact of COVID-19.

Effective 11 March 2021, the Government has announced, as part of a series of measures intended to reduce the COVID-19 transmission in Malta, the shutting down of certain establishments...

Precautionary measures applicable to Cruise Liners and passenger ships.

This week the European Parliament has voted to adopt a report recommending legislative action by the European Commission on the right of employees to disconnect after working hours.

Fenech & Fenech Advocates presents the twelfth episode of its Podcast ‘Law Booth', where Luca Amato, Senior Associate within our Corporate and Commercial department...

Legal Notice 373 of 2020 The Companies Act (Suspension of Filing for Dissolution and Winding Up) Regulations (the "Regulations") was published on the 15th of September 2020. Back in March, ...

In this episode of Law Booth, Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) CEO Charles Mizzi, alongside Fenech & Fenech Advocates' Partners Antonio Ghio and Thomas Bugeja...

The Merchant Shipping (Maritime Labour Convention) Rules transposed the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006) into Maltese local legislation, setting out the minimum standards for seafarers.

The Ports and Yachting Directorate issued Port Notice Number 08/20 of 2020 entitled ‘Sulphur Content in Marine Fuels' whereby attention was drawn to the provisions of the Quality of Fuels Regulations.