Squire Patton Boggs (LexBlog Italy)

The Italian Golden Powers Rules have intricate and unique features and broad-reaching effects, which set them apart from other foreign investment control regimes in the EU. For example, a notification requirement may apply to EU as well as national buyers in certain instances and may apply to Italian companies operating in sectors deemed of strategic...

This report provides a snapshot of the US Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases. POTUS’ Schedule* 3:45 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT departs Rome, Italy, en route Edinburgh, United Kingdom (8:45 AM Local) 6:30 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT arrives in Edinburgh, United Kingdom (10:30 AM Local) 7:30 a.m....

This report provides a snapshot of the US Executive Branch priorities via daily schedules and the prior day’s press releases. POTUS’ Schedule* 3:45 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT receives the President’s Daily Brief (9:45 AM Local) | Villa Taverna, Rome, Italy 6:00 a.m. EDT – THE PRESIDENT and The First Lady visit Vatican City and...

There is a rising tide of positivism around the Made in Italy tag. Assisted by the appointment of the Draghi government, the prospect (at least, from the perspective of many foreign investors) of a period of political stability, anticipation of a rise of consumer spending pent-up during the global lockdown, the economic boost to the...

The international press saluted Mario Draghi’s appointment as the new Italian prime minister with optimism. Italy is given “another chance” (The Economist). Italy is turning in a “power player in Europe” (The New York Times). Mr. Draghi wasted no time and asked his aides for radical reforms proposals. Against this backdrop, on 23 March, the Italian Competition Authority...

In this blog we examine the economic impact of Covid-19 on the Italian economy, through an analysis of economic data relating to the lockdown period from February to May 2020, an assessment of the impact of the Italian government’s measures, and a view on what the future might look like for the Italian economy. How Has...

Our guide sets out how different jurisdictions are changing their Insolvency Laws to help alleviate additional pressures placed on businesses as a consequence of cash flow pressures caused by COVID-19. We have updated our guide to include further changes to insolvency laws in Italy and Japan. Click here  

This post is being published for The Trade Practitioner to highlight our global effort to provide support and advice to help businesses navigate legal issues and manage risk. Please visit our Coronavirus COVID-19 resource hub for additional information.  The recent outbreak of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has rapidly evolved from a local issue to...

What Has Changed? Up to now, European Governments have followed an approach to tackling Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) based on three main elements: closing down the main public interactions (retail, hospitality, sports) except those necessary for food and healthcare; encouraging/requiring people to work remotely where they can, and to stay away from work if not...

What has changed? Up to now, European Governments have followed an approach to tackling Coronavirus based on three main elements:  closing down the main public interactions (retail, hospitality, sports) except those necessary for food and healthcare;  encouraging/requiring people to work remotely where they can, and to stay away from work if not essential;  and social...

Italian football Last weekend, four Serie A fixtures were suspended. This weekend, five Serie A fixtures taking place in affected territories in the north of Italy will be played behind closed doors in response to a new decree passed by the Italian government. This will have a direct impact on the clubs’ revenue. Clubs will...

The Italian Government recently approved a bill known as the Spazzacorrotti, or “Bribe Destroyer.”  The anti-establishment Movimento 5 Stelle, or Five Star Movement, which took office after campaigning to tackle bribery, has been championing the bill as a “revolution in the fight against corruption” that would allegedly save the country billions of euros. However, the same...

Italy’s Council of Ministers has approved a blanket ban on gambling advertising in the country, which will take effect on 1 January 2019. The Council of Ministers has the power to pass decrees with legal force in cases where Parliament has expressly delegated legislative authority to the Council. In recent years, there has been a...

Status:  Upcoming/New Filing   Acquirer:  Prysmian S.p.A. (Italy) Acquired:  General Cable Corp. (US) Value:  Approximately $3 billion Industry:  Telecommunications On December 3, 2017, General Cable Corporation, a Delaware corporation, entered into a merger agreement with Prysmian S.p.A., a company organized under the laws of the Republic of Italy, and Prysmian’s wholly owned subsidiary Alisea...

During the Autumn Internationals in November last year Australian jackal-in-chief David Pocock seemingly loitered in an offside position before intercepting a pass from Ireland’s Connor Murray and nearly scoring a try. It subsequently transpired that Pocock was aware of, and exploiting, a loophole in the rules of the game created when no ruck is formed...

Please click here to read the latest data privacy alert from the Squire Patton Boggs Data Protection & Cybersecurity team. This week’s alert covers news from: EU WP29 Releases Its 2016 Action Plan Italy Italian Supreme Court Confirms that Consent is Required to Make Silent Calls UK Safe Harbor: Calmer Waters on the Horizon For...

To assist its readers with employees in Italy employmentlawworldview.com has obtained the kind permission of Squire Sanders “best friend” firm http://www.vtcs.it to reprint its newsletter on recent reforms to Italian employment law. New Reform of Italian Employment Law: Enchancement of Employment and Simplification for Companies Decree No. 34/2014 – enacted this morning- enters into force...