Italy: Corporate/Commercial Law

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Artificial Intelligence: Legislative Decree 160/2026 Enters Into Force On 30 September
Italy's new Legislative Decree No. 160/2026 fundamentally reshapes the legal landscape for artificial intelligence systems by introducing criminal liability for security failures and expanding corporate responsibility under the 231 framework. The legislation establishes strict requirements for high-risk AI systems while imposing significant penalties on organizations that fail to implement adequate technical safeguards and human oversight mechanisms. How will businesses need to restructure their AI governan
Italy Commercial
LS
LCA Studio Legale
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Intelligenza Artificiale: Dal 30 Settembre In Vigore Il D.Lgs. 160/2026
Il 30 settembre 2026 entrerà in vigore il D.Lgs. 160/2026 che introduce rilevanti novità in materia di responsabilità penale, civile e amministrativa degli enti per l'impiego di sistemi di intelligenza artificiale. Il decreto adegua la normativa nazionale al Regolamento UE 2024/1689 (AI Act) e interviene sul sistema della responsabilità amministrativa degli enti ai sensi del D.Lgs. 231/2001, rendendo necessario per le imprese valutare non solo la conformità tecnica dei sistemi di AI
Italy Commercial
LS
LCA Studio Legale
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Wedding Venue Cancelled In Italy: Can A Wedding Venue Cancel On You?
Planning a destination wedding in Italy can turn into a legal nightmare when a venue unexpectedly cancels. Understanding the critical differences between advance payments and confirmatory deposits under Italian law, along with your contractual rights and potential remedies, can mean the difference between recovering your investment or facing significant financial losses when a wedding venue becomes unavailable.
Italy Commercial
AS
Arnone & Sicomo
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LCA nell’operazione Soges Group–Meliá Hotels per il nuovo hotel di Lerici
Soges Group S.p.A., a company listed on Euronext Growth Milan and active in the hotel and conference hospitality sector with the Place of Charme brand, has concluded a strategic operation for the future management of a new prestigious hotel located in the Municipality of Lerici (SP), which will be operated under the Melià Hotels International S.A. brand. The operation marks Soges Group's entry into Liguria, in the splendid setting of the Gulf of Poets, one of the most attractive tourist destinations in
Italy Commercial
LS
LCA Studio Legale
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Welcome To Spada Partners From Milan
Spada Partners has established itself as a premier tax advisory firm serving businesses and families across Italy, offering comprehensive support in transactions, turnarounds, corporate finance, and M&A processes. With over 70 professionals, the firm provides dedicated expertise in tax and financial planning, governance support, and generational transitions for both domestic and international clients seeking deep connections within the Italian market.
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LCA nell’operazione Soges Group–Meliá Hotels per il nuovo hotel di Lerici
Soges Group S.p.A., a company listed on Euronext Growth Milan and active in the hotel and conference hospitality sector with the Place of Charme brand, has concluded a strategic operation for the future management of a new prestigious hotel located in the Municipality of Lerici (SP), which will be operated under the Melià Hotels International S.A. brand. The operation marks Soges Group's entry into Liguria, in the splendid setting of the Gulf of Poets, one of the most attractive tourist destinations in
Italy Commercial
LS
LCA Studio Legale
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Artificial Intelligence: Legislative Decree 160/2026 Enters Into Force On 30 September
Italy's new Legislative Decree No. 160/2026 fundamentally reshapes the legal landscape for artificial intelligence systems by introducing criminal liability for security failures and expanding corporate responsibility under the 231 framework. The legislation establishes strict requirements for high-risk AI systems while imposing significant penalties on organizations that fail to implement adequate technical safeguards and human oversight mechanisms. How will businesses need to restructure their AI governan
Italy Commercial
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LCA Studio Legale
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When AI Meets Children: Italy’s Garante Fines Character.AI Over Transparency And Safeguarding Failures
The Italian Data Protection Authority has issued a landmark decision against Character Technologies, Inc., examining how generative AI services must comply with GDPR requirements when processing personal data for model training and operation. The case establishes critical precedents for transparency obligations, age verification mechanisms, and the timing of data protection impact assessments for AI developers operating in the European Union.
European Union Privacy
GA
GVZH Advocates
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Intelligenza Artificiale: Dal 30 Settembre In Vigore Il D.Lgs. 160/2026
Il 30 settembre 2026 entrerà in vigore il D.Lgs. 160/2026 che introduce rilevanti novità in materia di responsabilità penale, civile e amministrativa degli enti per l'impiego di sistemi di intelligenza artificiale. Il decreto adegua la normativa nazionale al Regolamento UE 2024/1689 (AI Act) e interviene sul sistema della responsabilità amministrativa degli enti ai sensi del D.Lgs. 231/2001, rendendo necessario per le imprese valutare non solo la conformità tecnica dei sistemi di AI
Italy Commercial
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LCA Studio Legale
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The European Pre-pack: Safeguarding Value Beyond Liquidation
The European Union's Directive (EU) 2026/799 introduces the pre-pack procedure to address the longstanding fragmentation of national insolvency laws across Europe, aiming to preserve viable businesses that would otherwise be dismantled due to timing mismatches between corporate crises and market reactions. This two-stage mechanism promises to reduce legal uncertainty and stabilize the EU single market, but raises critical questions about moral hazard, confidentiality, and the corporate governance structures
Italy Insolvency
GGI Global Alliance
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Italian Data Protection Authority: Employee Monitoring Through Geolocation Systems
The Italian Data Protection Authority has ruled against an employer's use of GPS tracking systems in company vehicles, finding that continuous geolocation monitoring of employees violated GDPR principles. The decision examines the balance between legitimate business interests and workers' privacy rights, particularly regarding data minimisation and the requirement for Data Protection Impact Assessments in workplace surveillance scenarios.
Italy Employment
DL-Law Avvocati Giuslavoristi
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