13.07.2020

The new regulations on concessions of large water derivations for hydroelectric use

What happened With specific reference to concessions for hydropower plants with an average nominal power exceeding 3 MW, article 11 quater, Law Decree no. 135/2018 (so-called "Semplifications Decree"…

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26.05.2020

The fight against COVID-19: an all-around approach

The epidemiological emergency due to the Covid-19 outbreak is dominating the news, representing a real hairpin bend in history, from several standpoints. In a few weeks, the epidemic has turned from…

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26.05.2020

What court has jurisdiction over individual maritime labour disputes? Italian Supreme Court gets back to the issue by decision No. 5739 of 3 March 2020

By decision No. 5739 of 3 March 2020, the Italian Supreme Court gets back to dealing with the correct identification of the labour court having territorial jurisdiction to adjudicate on maritime labour…

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26.05.2020

ECJ sheds light on the notion of “accident” under Article 17 of the Montreal Convention

A man and his minor daughter, both Austrian, are travelling between Majorca and Vienna on a flight operated by Niki Luftfahrt: during the trip, the man is served a cup of hot coffee, which, once placed on…

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26.05.2020

The application of Poseidon Principles in naval financing transactions

Poseidon Principles are principles developed by a group of main leading banks operating worldwide in the shipping finance sector, which have also established an association bearing the same name (Poseidon…

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26.05.2020

Is the Lazio Regional Administrative Court right in considering antitrust laws not applicable to Port System Authorities?

We are returning to an issue of particular importance for Italian ports and their users: can Port System Authorities ("PSAs") be considered as undertakings in order to be subject to antitrust laws, or can…

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26.05.2020

Contributions from Nctm Offices Around the World | Shipping & Transport Bulletin May - June 2020

COVID-19 (Please note that this contribution is updated up to 23 April 2020)  In this issue of our news from Brussels we will look at the EU response to the COVID-19 health emergency. This is a bit…

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26.05.2020

Back again on the prohibition of double concession set forth by Article 18, paragraph 7, of the Italian Port Law: cui prodest?

The recent well-known events concerning the Genoese ports[1] have dramatically brought to the forefront the theme of the so-called “prohibition of double concession” set forth by Article 18, paragraph 7,…

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26.05.2020

"It is never too late" (also to simplify): important directions of the Tuscany Regional Administrative Court on the execution of construction works by holders of State property concessions

The COVID-19 emergency has hit all sectors of our economy and even the port industry has not been able to escape its impact. When the most critical phase is over and the time comes to deal with the…

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26.05.2020

The new Ambush Marketing discipline comes into force

With the conversion of Law Decree 16/2020 into law, Italy has adopted a specific discipline on Ambush Marketing, to protect the organizers of sporting events and exhibitions, sponsors and…

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15.05.2020

GERMANY | MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS | Strengthening of Investment Controls in Germany and Europe

Over the last two years, investment control rules were strengthened throughout Europe, or for the first time adopted, and a common framework for the assessment of foreign direct investments created by the…

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15.05.2020

GERMANY | PROCUREMENT | The ten most important questions and answers regarding the operation and arrangement of contract award/procurement procedures in the Corona Crisis

This article provides you with answers to the ten most important procurement right questions arising at present in current and planned contract award and procurement procedures due to the Corona crisis.…

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