The declaration of a certified e-mail address (PEC) is no longer an obligation limited to companies only but extends to their directors as well. This novelty was introduced with the Budget Law No. 207/2024 and became immediately applicable to all companies established or registered with the Business Register starting from January 1, 2025. However, a
DeepSeek has recently gained global attention, including in Italy. On January 30, 2025, the Italian Data Protection Authority (Garante per la protezione dei dati personali, “Garante”) announced an immediate ban on accessing the DeepSeek within Italy. As a result, DeepSeek was removed from Italian Apple and Google digital stores. This decision has sparked widespread discussion
On December 13, 2024, the new General Product Safety Regulation (GSPR) came into force. This Regulation of the European Parliament and the Council is (EU) 2023/988 of May 10, 2023. It replaces the GSPD Directive 2001/95/EC and introduces a new significant phase in consumer protection in Europe, with the goal— as stated in the first
INTRODUCTION India and Italy have over the years developed strong business and trade ties. The bilateral trade between the two countries was valued at USD 14.25 billion in 2022-23. Italy is the 18th largest foreign investor in India with a cumulative FDI inflow of USD 3.40 billion from April 2000-September 2023 and fashion and textile
The competitive and global nature of the fashion industry has made trademark protection increasingly important for companies operating in this field. A trademark not only serves as a distinctive sign but is also a strategic asset that embodies values like quality, design, and a brand’s tradition. In Italy, in particular, Made in Italy is a
Italy represents a destination of interest for foreign investments and among the types of investments chosen are those of capitalizing in start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as in many cases they grant excellent results in terms of returns and innovations. Like any type of investment, however, there are opportunities but also legal risks
When a foreign company decides to enter the Italian market, it has several options for establishing a presence in the territory. The main alternatives include opening a representative office, establishing a branch office or setting up a subsidiary. Each of these different corporate forms has specific characteristics, along with distinct advantages and disadvantages. It is
As globalization intensifies cross-border interactions, understanding the legal mechanisms for enforcing foreign decisions becomes crucial for international business and dispute resolution. This article examines the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards across four jurisdictions: China, India, Italy, and Vietnam. By comparing these jurisdictions, we aim to highlight the similarities and differences in
In today’s business landscape, the issue of privacy and data protection is increasingly central to companies, especially due to the rapid development of new technologies. The importance of managing and protecting personal data has been reaffirmed by the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), in force since 2018. The latter sets out the
