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European Court of Human Rights is taking exceptional measures
The European Court of Human Rights is taking a number of exceptional measures to respond to the unprecedented global health crisis, having regard to the recent decisions of the French authorities and the Council of Europe. The Court’s essential activities will in principle be maintained and especially the handling of Read More
Coronavirus: what are the legal implications?
As the 2019 Novel Coronavirus ("COVID-19") continues to spread across the world, and governments and health authorities work to defeat it, businesses are facing weakened financial markets, as well as disruption to workplace operations and business pipelines due to restrictions to the mobility of people and goods. Major economies are experiencing mounting Read More
Coronavirus: business and legal implications (in Italian)
Mentre il Coronavirus del 2019 (Covid-19) continua a diffondersi in tutto il mondo e i governi e le autorità sanitarie lavorano senza sosta per sconfiggerlo, le principali economie, tra cui la Cina, stanno subendo una pressione crescente mentre la spesa dei consumatori, la produzione e gli investimenti sono drasticamente ridotti Read More
Overview of ICC Incoterms 2020
On 10 September 2019, the International Chamber of Commerce (the "ICC") released Incoterms 2020, the ninth version of the Incoterm Rules on domestic and international trade, which will enter into effect on 1 January 2020. This article highlights the main changes made by the ICC and aims to provide practical Read More
Storing cookies requires internet users’ active consent
The German Federation of Consumer Organisations has challenged before the German courts the use by the German company, Planet49, of a pre-ticked checkbox in connection with online promotional games, by which internet users wishing to participate consent to the storage of cookies. The cookies in question aim to collect information Read More
Council of the European Union gave its green light to the new Copyright Directive
On 26 March 2019, Members of the European Parliament adopted the new Copyright Directive in plenary by 348 votes in favour, 274 against and 36 abstentions. This vote marked the end of the legislative process for the European Parliament that began in 2016. The text adopted by the European Parliament needed Read More