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Sexual Violence Laws In Italy: Guide For Foreign Victims

Italian law on sexual assault in Italy is primarily governed by Article 609-bis of the Italian Penal Code, which defines sexual violence as any sexual act carried out without the free and explicit consent of the victim, through violence, threats, or abuse of authority.

AS

Arnone & Sicomo

New EU Directive On Combatting Corruption: Impact On Bribery Laws In The EU

A new EU Directive on anti-corruption will require significant changes to national laws across Belgium, Germany, Italy, France, Poland and the Netherlands. This analysis examines the specific legislative amendments each jurisdiction must implement, from new criminal offenses and penalty regimes to corporate liability frameworks. Poland faces the most substantial overhaul, while other member states will need moderate adjustments to align with the Directive's requirements.

European Union Criminal

AO

A&O Shearman

New EU Directive On Combatting Corruption: Key Features For Businesses

A new EU Directive on anti-corruption will require businesses with EU operations to reassess their anti-bribery and corruption (ABAC) frameworks.

European Union Criminal

AO

A&O Shearman

10 Years Of Sapin II. From Compliance Culture To Global Strategic Asset

The French anti-corruption landscape shifted dramatically in 2016. At the time, I was drawing on twenty years of global investigative work, from the Airbus probe to FCPA reviews across Asia and the Middle East...

France Criminal

FR

Forensic Risk Alliance

Femminicidio in Italia: cosa dice la nuova legge (2025)

AS

Arnone & Sicomo

Germany: Personal Liability For Unpaid Social Security Contributions

Germany Criminal

RF

Rimon Falkenfort

Dutch Bill Aims To Significantly Modernize And Strengthen Sanctions Enforcement In The Netherlands

Netherlands Criminal

JD

Jones Day

In Session: Criminal Law Revision – Prof. Stefano Filletti X GħSL (Podcast)

GA

Ganado Advocates

Compliance, Competitiveness And Corporate Criminal Defence

TN

Toda & Nel-lo

Term Opens To Notify Internal Reporting System Officers

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Abierto el plazo para la notificación inicial del Responsable del Sistema Interno de Información

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Arrested Or Facing Criminal Charges In Italy? A Guide For Foreigners

AS

Arnone & Sicomo

Austria's Anti-Corruption Efforts Show Signs Of Progress

Austria Criminal

KH

KNOETZL HAUGENEDER NETAL Rechtsanwaelte GmbH

International Drug Trafficking

AS

Arnone & Sicomo

Circular To Market Participants – Forthcoming Thematic Review On The Governance Of Data Reporting (MIFID Firms) – Circular To Market Participants.

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MK Fintech Partners

The EU Pay Transparency Directive (Podcast)

Ireland Employment

AC

Arthur Cox

Are You Receiving An Inheritance When Living In Spain?

Spain Wealth Mgt

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Spectrum IFA Group

Agentic AI And The Future Of Innovation Management (Video)

France Technology

innosabi

L'IA redéfinit la concurrence : maîtrisez-vous le jeu… ou le risque ? (Video)

France Technology

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Haas Avocats

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Sexual Violence Laws In Italy: Guide For Foreign Victims

Italian law on sexual assault in Italy is primarily governed by Article 609-bis of the Italian Penal Code, which defines sexual violence as any sexual act carried out without the free and explicit consent of the victim, through violence, threats, or abuse of authority.

AS

Arnone & Sicomo

Femminicidio in Italia: cosa dice la nuova legge (2025)

La Legge n. 181 del 2025 ha introdotto per la prima volta nel codice penale italiano il reato specifico di femminicidio, punibile con l'ergastolo. Questo articolo esamina la definizione giuridica del termine...

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Arnone & Sicomo

Germany: Personal Liability For Unpaid Social Security Contributions

Failure to remit employee social security contributions in Germany may trigger personal criminal and civil liability of managing directors under Section 266a German Criminal Code.

Germany Criminal

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Rimon Falkenfort

In Session: Criminal Law Revision – Prof. Stefano Filletti X GħSL (Podcast)

GA

Ganado Advocates

Financial Sector Incident Response: Managing Interdependent Objectives Across Multiple Legal Tracks

Germany Finance

DMR Legal

Digital Services Act (DSA): Portugal Approves Implementation Law

Portugal Litigation

GA

Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)

Central Bank 2026 Regulatory And Supervisory Outlook – Payments And E-Money

Ireland Finance

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William Fry

Sweden – Closed Criminal Investigation Into Alleged Russian Funds Transfers

Sweden International

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Duane Morris LLP

Arrested Or Facing Criminal Charges In Italy? A Guide For Foreigners

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Arnone & Sicomo

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Corporate Crime

10 Years Of Sapin II. From Compliance Culture To Global Strategic Asset

The French anti-corruption landscape shifted dramatically in 2016. At the time, I was drawing on twenty years of global investigative work, from the Airbus probe to FCPA reviews across Asia and the Middle East...

France Criminal

FR

Forensic Risk Alliance

Nueva Versión De La Norma UNE 19601:2025 Sistemas De Gestión De Compliance Penal

Tras ocho años de vigencia, el estándar normativo UNE 19601 –marco de referencia completo para las organizaciones empresariales para la adopción, implementación...

TN

Toda & Nel-lo

Stärkt Skydd Mot Företagskapning

Vid årsskiftet trädde en ny lag i kraft i Sverige som syftar till att skärpa straffen för företagskapning. Denna lagändring är ett svar på det växande problemet med att företag utnyttjas för brottsliga ändamål, vilket har blivit allt vanligare under de senaste åren.

Sweden Commercial

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Bergenstrahle

White Collar Crime 2024

Austria Criminal

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KNOETZL HAUGENEDER NETAL Rechtsanwaelte GmbH

New Criminal Code : What Is The Risk Of Criminal Participation For Directors?

Belgium Commercial

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Loyens & Loeff

Ecocide Crime In The New Belgian Criminal Code: Understanding Scope And Context

Belgium Criminal

LL

Loyens & Loeff

Balanceren Tussen Het Strafrecht En Het Fiscale Recht

Netherlands Criminal

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Stibbe

Transfer Of Criminal Liability In Corporate Takeovers: The Spanish Constitutional Court's Judgment Of 11 December 2023

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

When To Conduct An External Counsel Investigation

Denmark Criminal

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Kromann Reumert

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White Collar Crime, Anti-Corruption & Fraud

New EU Directive On Combatting Corruption: Impact On Bribery Laws In The EU

A new EU Directive on anti-corruption will require significant changes to national laws across Belgium, Germany, Italy, France, Poland and the Netherlands. This analysis examines the specific legislative amendments each jurisdiction must implement, from new criminal offenses and penalty regimes to corporate liability frameworks. Poland faces the most substantial overhaul, while other member states will need moderate adjustments to align with the Directive's requirements.

European Union Criminal

AO

A&O Shearman

Forex & CFD Broker Fraud In Cyprus: 10 Red Flags And How Investors Can Recover Their Funds

Cyprus-based forex and CFD brokers increasingly employ misleading practices that result in substantial retail investor losses, despite operating under EU regulatory frameworks.

CP

Christos Paraskevas LLC

2026 Hungary Elections: What Comes Next? Insights From A Former US Embassy Diplomat In Budapest (Podcast)

Péter Magyar's landslide victory over Viktor Orbán on April 12 marks a seismic shift in European politics, ending the reign of Europe's longest-serving head of state. This political upheaval carries significant implications for US policy toward Russia, Ukraine, and the European Union, as well as for American business interests in the region.

Hungary Government

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Squire Patton Boggs LLP

New EU Directive On Combatting Corruption: Key Features For Businesses

European Union Criminal

AO

A&O Shearman

10 Years Of Sapin II. From Compliance Culture To Global Strategic Asset

France Criminal

FR

Forensic Risk Alliance

Recent Developments In Intellectual Property Legislation Regarding Law 5271/2026

BL

Bernitsas Law

Ctrl+Alt+Deceit: SKAT V Solo Capital And The Defrauding Of Automated And AI Systems

Denmark Technology

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Dechert

Dutch Bill Aims To Significantly Modernize And Strengthen Sanctions Enforcement In The Netherlands

Netherlands Criminal

JD

Jones Day

Fraud, Asset Tracing And Recovery Laws In Cyprus

Cyprus Commercial

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A.G. Erotocritou LLC

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Forensic Data: Dos And Don'ts In Regulatory Investigations | Focus On Forensics (Video)

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Arendt & Medernach

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Arendt & Medernach

Market Abuse: Suspicious Transactions And Order Reporting, François Warken At AFLF 2017 (Video)

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Arendt & Medernach

The International Comparative Legal Guide To Business Crime 2016

M

Matheson

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