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Overview of ICC Incoterms 2020
On 10 September 2019, the International Chamber of Commerce (the "ICC") released Incoterms 2020, the ninth version of the Incoterm Rules on domestic and international trade, which will enter into effect on 1 January 2020. This article highlights the main changes made by the ICC and aims to provide practical Read More
Storing cookies requires internet users’ active consent
The German Federation of Consumer Organisations has challenged before the German courts the use by the German company, Planet49, of a pre-ticked checkbox in connection with online promotional games, by which internet users wishing to participate consent to the storage of cookies. The cookies in question aim to collect information Read More
Council of the European Union gave its green light to the new Copyright Directive
On 26 March 2019, Members of the European Parliament adopted the new Copyright Directive in plenary by 348 votes in favour, 274 against and 36 abstentions. This vote marked the end of the legislative process for the European Parliament that began in 2016. The text adopted by the European Parliament needed Read More
Italy adopts new law on class action
Italy’s upper house of Parliament on Wednesday definitively approved draft law no. 844, thus these provisions are binding law. The law approved by the Senate has not yet been published in the Italian Official Gazette. However, the new provisions provide a 12 months transition period. Accordingly, the new law will Read More
Brexit: Italian measures for UK insurers and intermediaries
The Italian Government approved a draft law decree aimed at ensuring financial stability and market integrity in the event of hard Brexit (the "Decree"). The final version of the Decree is expected to be issued soon and will enter into force upon the publication on the Official Journal. Amendments in Read More
The General Court annuls EUIPO’s decision refusing registration of the figurative mark Chiara Ferragni as an EU trade mark
In 2015, Italian entrepreneurs filed an application with the European Intellectual Property Office ("EUIPO") for registration of the following EU trade mark, which they had been using, for, among others, goods in Classes 18 and 25. A Dutch company filed a notice of opposition to the registration of that figurative mark, Read More
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We stand with Ukraine
I have been deeply shocked and saddened by the situation unfolding in Ukraine and my heart goes out to everyone affected. Massimiliano Di Martino
Gross negligence under a Jewellers’ Block Policy
Acting for several Underwriters from the London Market, the firm successfully defended a claim lodged by the insured before the Court of Vicenza (Italy) for the payment of the indemnity under a Jewellers’ Block Policy for an alleged robbery at premises. In its Judgement, the Court of Vicenza ruled that the behaviour of Read More
Milan Office relocation
– from 1 July 2020 our Milan office has been operating from its new home at via della Chiusa 15, I-20123 Milan.
MDM Law firm response to coronavirus
As a mobile organisation, MDM Law firm is taking precautions seriously and is closely following all relevant government and WHO advice to ensure that we are ready to adapt to the latest guidance. As a people-based business, our primary focus is on ensuring the health and wellbeing of all our Read More