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by Irene Grassi | 27 March 2024

Liquidated damages clauses: are they effective under Italian law?

In case of breach of contractual obligations, the party in breach is normally required to pay to the other party damages, i.e. an amount of money as compensation for the loss generated by non-performance or delay. Contracts often include liquidated damages clauses, which establish in advance the amount of damages to be paid. However, the effects of such clauses can vary significantly depending on the jurisdiction and it is essential to consider all legal implications when drafting a contract.

by Marta Margiocco | 27 March 2024

Recent decisions of the Italian Data Protection Authority regarding data breach: fines to UniCredit

In two decisions dated 8 February 2024, related to the same data breach occurred in 2018, the Italian Data Protection Authorithy imposed a fine of Eur 2.8 million on Unicredit, the data controller, and a fine of Eur 800,000 on NTT Data, the data processor, a company to which the bank had outsourced the performance of testing on the security measures.

by Paola della Campa | 27 March 2024

International Private Law. Are judgements in matter of succession enforceable in the UK?

On 18 August 2023, the English High Court of Justice issued a groundbreaking judgement (Del Curto v. Del Curto). The (previous) certainties about the impossibility of enforcing in the United Kingdom the rights of legitimate heirs according to a foreign legal system, like Italy, are now compromised.

by Manuel Alessandro Deamici | 27 March 2024

The Russian roulette clause, an alternative way to resolve corporate conflicts (without shooting)

The Russian roulette clause has recently come to the forefront of the Italian news and has thus become known to the public, but its popularity is becoming exponential due to its ability to resolve societal conflicts in a peaceful manner. Let’s take a look at how this clause works and why it would be a good idea for companies to participate in this dangerous game.

by Edoardo d Ippolito | 27 March 2024

New Legislative Decree enhances regulation on veterinary medicines in Italy

Italy has implemented a significant update in legislation concerning veterinary medicines with the enforcement of Legislative Decree 218/2023 that has alreay taken effect. This decree marks a pivotal shift, aligning the national framework with the regulations outlined in the EU Regulation 2019/6 on Veterinary Medicines while repealing the previous Legislative Decree 193/2006.