01.06.2022

Brief notes on Efficient User Systems (SEU), energy services contracts and benefits related to the implementation of photovoltaic systems and other renewable sources

Seu and self-consuption The definition of Efficient User System (or SEU) is laid down by Article 2(1)(t) of Legislative Decree No. 115/08, whereby SEU is a «system with an electricity production plant…

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16.05.2022

Energy crisis and increase in commodity costs: regulatory and conventional remedies to unequal contingencies in commercial contracts

[IMPORTANT NOTE: This document is updated as at 22 April 2022; since the state of the crisis and the related consequences are constantly evolving, the contents of this memorandum may be subject to further…

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12.05.2022

The validity of a Russian Roulette clause in shareholders' agreements

Introduction The admissibility in our legal system, and the scope, of a “Russian Roulette” clause have been the focus of debate in the most recent legal literature and case law. This paper intends…

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10.05.2022

Ukraine crisis - Sanctions

This memorandum is not intended to be exhaustive and has the sole purpose of providing a preliminary overview of the sanctions imposed, and in the process of being imposed, against Russia, with a…

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09.05.2022

Technology implemented in real estate: from apps to the metaverse

This article intends to provide insights into how technology is impacting the real estate sector, from the use of apps for automated signing of lease agreements to virtual real estate and the applicability…

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04.05.2022

Cybersecurity in Italy

Threats and actors in the field Knowing the threats to cybersecurity. Preventing attacks and incidents. Taking action. A guide for businesses in five contributions on Italian cybersecurity legislation.…

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27.04.2022

The NIS Directive and the obligations of essential services operators and digital services providers

This fourth contribution on Italian cybersecurity legislation deals with the obligations imposed by the NIS Directive on security of network and information systems upon essential services operators and…

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01.04.2022

Council of State declares the opposition of MIBACT to two PV projects in the Lazio Region unlawful

Reference: Council of State - rulings No. 2242 and 2243 of March 28, 2022 What happened The Council of State has issued two rulings confirming the annulment provisions contained in the two challenged…

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21.03.2022

Flight diversion to a nearby airport and passengers’ right to compensation. The CJEU judgement

The Court of Justice of the European Union, in its judgement delivered on 22 April 2021 in case C-826/19 (WZ / Austrian Airlines AG), duly clarified the exact scope of the obligations incumbent on airlines…

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21.03.2022

Two recent developments concerning seafarers’ illness

We wish to point out two recent developments, which will both impact on the management of sick leaves of seafarers. First, we will examine decision No. 6530/2021 of the Court of Rome, whereby it is…

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21.03.2022

Less waste in the sea, more in port facilities: from Directive (EU) 2019/883 to Legislative Decree No. 197 of 8 November 2021

In the previous issue of this newsletter[1] we provided a preview of the contents of Directive (EU) 2019/883 “on port reception facilities for the delivery of waste from ships, amending Directive…

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21.03.2022

“Fit for 55” climate Package and environmental protection: what implications for the maritime transport sector?

Background For years, the European Union has been a leader in protecting the environment and fighting the climate change. In addition to the rules laid down by the IMO[1], the European maritime…

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