With regard to mandatory mediation, we are once again witnessing a conflict of case law. Two recent decisions, one by the Consiglio di Stato and one by the Tribunale di Firenze, have adopted two different interpretations of the correct application of the institute. After reading the two judgments, one is naturally led to wonder whether…
A meeting organized by the Russian Agency for the support of small and medium-sized enterprises took place on 9, 10 and 11 December 2015, in the city of Tomsk in western Siberia. The subject of the meeting was international trade and, in particular, the relations between Russian and foreign companies. During the meeting Andrea Piras,…
On 11 December 2015 Prof. Stefano Zunarelli organized the meeting “Local public transport: the Italian model and the reform of the Albanian legislation”, aimed at examining the new reform prospects of the sector also from a comparative point of view. Prof. Elena Orrù delivered the speech “Planning and funding of local public transport services by…
A business mission of small and medium-sized enterprises of the Russian Federation was held in Trieste on 3 and 4 December. The meeting was organized by the Russian Agency supporting small and medium-sized enterprises, with the collaboration of the “Navigator” Centre and the Russia Desk of the Firm. Several Italian companies, coming not only from…
The numerous infringements concerning intellectual property and the growing number of counterfeit goods in the United Arab Emirates have led the legislators to regulate the protection of intellectual property in the Gulf countries. As provided by the Trademarks Law currently in force in the UAE, anyone who registers a trademark will be considered the exclusive…
As of October 1 2015, after being tested in a few pilot areas, the Business License reform has officially entered into force over the entire territory of China. Before examining its key aspects, it is necessary to place the aforementioned reform within the wider legislative framework concerning foreign investment in the PRC. Indeed, the entire…
By means of decision dated 2 December 2015, the Tribunale di Bologna decided over a dispute concerning a claim for damages consequent to the theft of goods that took place during the land segment of an international shipment from China to the province of Bologna. The proceeding had been initiated by an insurance company which…
The Tribunale di Bologna has recently issued a judgement concerning the effects of the cancellation of a company from the register of companies and the fate of the company relationships that have not been resolved at the time of cancellation, with particular reference to the former members’ legal capacity to sue in order to safeguard…
Through a Convention signed on 31 July 2015, the Italian Ministry of Economic Development (and, more specifically, the General Directorate for Combating Counterfeiting – Italian Patent and Trademark Office – UIBM) has entrusted Unioncamere with the task of creating a support programme in favour of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) for the enhancement of…