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Greenwashing: Italy aligns With the EU Legal Framework

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On 5 November 2025, the Italian Council of Ministers preliminary approved a legislative decree transposing Directive (EU) 2024/825 on empowering consumers for the green transition. The decree aims to strengthen rules on...more

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Innovation Law Insights - December 2025 # 2

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Legal Break - Age verification in Italy: What adult content websites must do now - As part of our “Legal Break” video series, we discuss the impact of the Caivano Decree, which introduces a significant change: as of 12...more

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How the insurance arbitrator is affecting product documentation – news from IVASS

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On 3 December 2025, the Italian Insurance Regulatory Authority (IVASS) published Order no. 163/2025. It introduces new information obligations for insurance companies and intermediaries regarding their precontractual...more

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On 22 November 2025, Decree-Law No. 175 of 21 November 2025 (known as the Energy Decree) came into force. It contains “Urgent measures concerning Transition Plan 5.0 and energy production from renewable sources” (Official...more

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Navigating US–Italian Cross-Border Investigations: Enforcement Priorities and Practical Steps

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Evolving enforcement priorities and approaches by authorities in both the United States and Italy prompt new considerations for cross-border investigations for companies operating in Italy....more

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Italian Supreme Court on double track theory

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The Italian Supreme Court recently published Order no. 26079/2025, ruling on a unit-linked policy concluded 2011. The Supreme Judge indicated which regulations should apply to unit-linked policies executed at that time, in...more

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Call for input Consip explores AI and innovation in healthcare equipment management services

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On November 20, 2025, Consip S.p.A. (the national procurement agency) published a market consultation document on “Innovative healthcare equipment management services.” ...more

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Insurance Premium Tax The Italian Tax Authorities new interpretation in the motor sector

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Over the past few weeks, several insurance companies operating in the Italian market have been facing a new wave of tax questionnaires and audits on how to apply the Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) to driver accident (infortuni...more

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Withholding Tax on Insurance Commissions Italian Revenue Agency clarifies insurance

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With Ruling No. 286 of 5 November 2025, the Italian Revenue Agency clarified the withholding tax obligations introduced in 2024, which now also apply to insurance agents. The case concerned a Belgian insurance and reinsurance...more

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AI Legal Watch: November 2025

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On November 19, 2025, the European Commission published a package of legislative proposals known as the "Digital Omnibus." Designed to introduce flexibility into the EU's digital regulatory framework, the proposal aims to...more

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Italy is reshaping sanctions enforcement and corporate criminal liability

Two major legislative initiatives, currently under parliamentary review, will reshape the compliance landscape for companies operating in Italy: The implementation of Directive (EU) 2024/1226 (Directive), introducing criminal...more

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Court of Justice of the European Union Strengthens the Rights of Parents With Disabled Children

The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has held in a preliminary ruling procedure that parents who care for a child with a disability may seek protection under the principle of equal treatment against their...more

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Innovation Law Insights - November 2025 #2

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Legal Break - Italy’s new online gambling licenses are now in force – Here’s what changed - As part of our “Legal Break” video series we cover the impact of the new Italian gambling licensing regime that became...more

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Civil Cassation Section, 13/05/2025, no. 12714: Qualifying Reinsurance Contracts in Light of the Regime Governing Deposits and...

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The ruling in this case relates to a tax assessment referring to reinsurance treaties. The company in question reinsured its portfolio of unit-linked policies. As is often the case, the premiums due to the reinsurer were...more

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Financial Services Regulatory Quarterly Bulletin

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This bulletin is the first in our quarterly series on financial services regulation and is designed to provide deep-dive commentary on topical issues, alongside a watchlist of key regulatory developments and a synopsis of...more

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Italy’s First Law on Artificial Intelligence Takes Effect

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Italy’s Law no. 132 of 23 September 2025 has been published and is now in effect. It governs “Provisions and delegated powers to the Government on artificial intelligence”. We examine this significant new legislation below....more

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Big banks, consumer consolidation and automotive action drive Italian M&A

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Italy’s M&A market has defied geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty in 2025 to deliver big-ticket deals, with banking transactions at the fore. Momentum appears to be building in Italy’s deal market. Total M&A value...more

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When in Rome—Make Your AI Do As the Regulators Do

Italy became the first EU country to enact a comprehensive national AI law when its AI law (Law No. 132/2025) took effect last month. The law is intended to work with the existing EU AI Act, but with more details and specific...more

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Life Sciences New in Italy: October 2025

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Regulatory - European Commission adopts rules for joint clinical assessments of medical devices and in vitro diagnostic medical devices - On 17 October 2025, the European Commission (EC) adopted Implementing Regulation...more

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NIS2: Cyber Governance as a Boardroom Matter

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Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern — it's a boardroom issue. The EU's NIS 2 Directive, now implemented in Italy through Legislative Decree No. 138/2024, makes company leaders directly responsible for managing cyber...more

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International transport: extended VAT non-taxability for sub-carriers

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The VAT Directive – implemented in Italy through the VAT Decree – provides for the exemption of services, including transport and related operations, when they are directly connected with the export or import of goods. This...more

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Italy's AI Law: A National Framework Bounded by the EU AI Act

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On October 10, 2025, Italy became the first EU member state to enact comprehensive national AI legislation when Law No. 132/2025 entered into force. The law establishes governance structures, sector-specific rules, and...more

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Italy - Global Bribery Offenses Guide (Updated)

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What is the legal framework governing bribery in Italy? The main legislation for anti-bribery and anti-corruption in Italy is provided for by the Italian Criminal Code (ICC), Legislative Decree no. 231/2001 on corporate...more

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A New Era for Italy’s Investment Fund Toolbox – Insights Into the New Draft Legislation

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As part of the implementation of Law no. 21 of March 5, 2024, designed to introduce a systematic review of the regime governing the Italian capital markets (the so-called Capital Market Bill), a draft legislative decree (the...more

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Comprehensive Reform of Italian Capital Markets Regime Approved

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Italy has been in the process of reforming its capital markets laws and regulations for several years with the goal of creating a simpler and more competitive regime that facilitates capital formation....more

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