Italy opens the second round of its Fintech Sandbox

– Written by Angelo Messore, Francesco Dagnino and Andrea Berruto The Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), the Bank of Italy, CONSOB and IVASS communicated the admission of a second series of projects for the Italian Fintech Sandbox between 3 November and 5 December 2023. Companies admitted to the Sandbox are allowed to test innovative [...]

Italy opens the second round of its Fintech Sandbox2023-07-31T12:28:33+02:00

The principle of reciprocity in international law: equity and cooperation among States

- Written by Elmira Shahbazi and Hillary Giombetti Reciprocity: Definition Reciprocity in law refers to a principle of private international law that governs relations between states. Jurisprudence defines the principle of reciprocity as the "condition of effectiveness of the rule that grants a right to a foreigner," further specifying that reciprocity is relevant "not as the [...]

The principle of reciprocity in international law: equity and cooperation among States2023-07-27T12:34:41+02:00

Digital evidence or documentary evidence? The probative value of screenshots in Italian criminal proceedings

- Written by Paolo di Fresco. The dizzying evolution of mass communications, with the technological innovations of the last twenty years, has inevitably impacted the criminal trial: on the one hand, it greatly expanded the freedom of action for investigators (who need only seize a smartphone to gain detailed knowledge of a suspect's social relationships); on [...]

Digital evidence or documentary evidence? The probative value of screenshots in Italian criminal proceedings2023-07-17T18:38:29+02:00

The EU Proposal on Financial Services Contracts Concluded at Distance with Consumers

– Written by Angelo Messore, Francesco Dagnino and Carlo Giuliano Update on the status of the new proposal Digitalization has contributed to unpredictable developments and significant changes to the financial services market. Financial services offered to consumers have evolved and diversified considerably, new products have appeared, especially in the online environment, and their use continues to [...]

The EU Proposal on Financial Services Contracts Concluded at Distance with Consumers2023-07-13T16:49:55+02:00

TECNOLOGÍAS DE RECONOCIMIENTO FACIAL: con gran poder viene gran responsabilidad.

- Escrito por Aurora Agostini, Jessica Giussani y Giorgia Rastelli El 14 de junio de 2023, el Parlamento Europeo propuso la primera ley europea sobre inteligencia artificial (la "Ley de IA"), la cual, tras la aprobación de la Unión Europea, se espera que entre en vigor a partir del próximo año. Este evento refuerza aún más [...]

TECNOLOGÍAS DE RECONOCIMIENTO FACIAL: con gran poder viene gran responsabilidad.2023-07-06T17:20:16+02:00

The new Lazio Region Resolution for the installation of RES plants

- Written by Pinella Altiero, Marco Muscettola and Alessia Francesca Sblendido The Lazio Region with Resolution no. 171 of May 12th, 2023 provided guidelines and transitional criteria for the development of renewable energy sources concerning the issue of the single regional authorisation measure pursuant to Article 27-bis of Legislative Decree no. 152 of April 3rd, 2006 [...]

The new Lazio Region Resolution for the installation of RES plants2023-05-26T14:50:39+02:00