In the face of this new reality a number of legal issues need to be considered in order to ensure that these new services are in compliance with applicable Maltese law.

In light of Covid-19, Identity Malta has released a number of measures which seek to assist both third country nationals and EU/EEA/Swiss nationals, currently residing in Malta, with their respective obligations ...

Legal Notice 97 of 2020, entitled ‘Closure of the Courts of Justice (Amendment) Order, 2020' has been published in recent days in an attempt to clarify the uncertainty surrounding the original Order.

When a limited liability company is incorporated, registered and thereafter included in the Maltese Registry of Companies in terms of Maltese law...

Many would agree that as of late we seem to be living in a somewhat surreal world. Prior to this pandemic,

The Government has issued a White Paper proposing a New Health and Safety at Work Act, seeking to strengthen and enhance the necessary structures to meet the realities of today's society and ever-changing work practices.

The Electricity Connection and Supply Regulations (S.L. 545.41 – the "Regulations"), which came into force on October 29, 2024, mark a significant development in Malta's energy distribution legal framework

Parenthood encompasses the acquisition of rights and responsibilities towards one's children. Parents are duty-bound to look after, maintain, instruct and educate their children, as well as administer.

Divorce legislation has been promulgated in the Maltese Civil Code by virtue of Act XIV of 2011, with subsequent amendments introduced through Act XXV 2021.

The European Commission presented its proposal for an Entry/Exit System in April 2016, which proposal resulted in the coming into force of Regulation (EU) 2017/2226 (the "EES Regulation") in December 2017.

At a time when all participants in the financial market are bracing themselves to face important challenges, the Court of Justice of the European Union has added an extra hurdle for insurers across Europe – in a decision delivered earlier on last year, the Court ruled that as from 21 December 2012, insurers may no longer discriminate between male and female customers in terms of insurance premiums and benefits.

2020 has been a tough year and that's putting it mildly. The countdown on new year's eve will not only mean the coming of a new hopeful year,

This year could well be remembered in technology law circles as the Year of the Acronym. From SOPA to PIPA to ACTA and we are still in the second quarter of the year.

This article is part of a series of articles discussing the various aspects of separation proceedings under Maltese law. This third and final article, outlines the process of Separation...

In November 2023 Yemen's Houthi forces began targeting merchant vessels travelling through the Red Sea. The Houthi forces claim that the attacks are in response to Israel's unrelenting war...

On the 8th February 2024, the European Commission published its revised Market Definition Notice (the ‘Notice'). This is the first update since the original notice published in 1997 and reflects the evolution...

On the 26 October 2021, Act LX of 2021 was enacted, which introduces a number of amendments to the Companies Act (Chapter 386 of the Laws of Malta) (the "Companies Act"), aimed at enhancing transparency of ...

The Ministry of Justice and the Ministry for Social Policy and Children's rights launched a Public Consultation on reforms to Maltese Family Courts.1 This consultation includes nine recommendations aimed.

2020 has been a tough year and that's putting it mildly. The countdown on new year's eve will not only mean the coming of a new hopeful year, but also the coming of something big.

The Income Tax Management Act, Chapter 372 of the Laws of Malta (‘ITMA') grants extensive powers to the Commissioner for Revenue (‘CfR') especially in the context of income tax collection.