A partire dal 15 gennaio 2026 entra ufficialmente in funzione l’Arbitro Assicurativo, il nuovo organismo di risoluzione alternativa delle controversie assicurative istituito per offrire a cittadini, imprese e operatori del settore una via rapida, semplice ed economica per far valere i propri diritti nelle controversie con compagnie e intermediari assicurativi. Cos’è e perché nasce L’Arbitro […]
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Insurance Arbitrator: the new dispute resolution body becomes operational on 15 January 2026
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As of 15 January 2026, the Italian Insurance Arbitrator (Arbitro Assicurativo) officially becomes operational. This new alternative dispute resolution (ADR) body is designed to provide policyholders, beneficiaries and businesses with a fast, simple and cost-effective tool to resolve disputes with insurance companies and intermediaries. Purpose and legal framework The Insurance Arbitrator was established by Ministerial […]
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An important aspect that yacht design agreements should cover relates to intellectual property rights in the concept and in the designs. Is yacht interior design protected by IP laws? Yes. Architectural works (as referred to under Law 633/1941, the Italian Copyright Act) are protectable where they are endowed (among other requirements) with creative character. However, […]
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Medical Malpractice: Court-Appointed Expert Assessments Are Invalid If Not Conducted by a Panel
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A recent ruling by the Italian Supreme Court clarifies the requirements for the validity of technical expert assessments in healthcare liability cases. In judgment No. 15594 of 11 June 2025, the Court of Cassation reaffirmed a strict interpretation of Article 15 of the “Gelli–Bianco” Law (Law No. 24/2017), emphasizing that court-appointed medical expert assessments must […]
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Una recente pronuncia della Suprema Corte definisce i requisiti di validità della consulenza tecnica nell’ambito del contenzioso in materia di responsabilità sanitaria. La Corte di Cassazione, con la sentenza n. 15594 dell’11 giugno 2025, ha confermato infatti una applicazione rigorosa dell’art. 15 della legge “Gelli–Bianco” (L. 24/2017) ed ha ribadito che la consulenza tecnica d’ufficio […]
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Italian guidelines clarify the line between yacht charters and holiday packages: key implications for the yachting industry
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Recent guidelines issued by the Italian Ministry for Tourism and the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport clarify how law provisions on holiday packages interact with those regulating yacht charters. The guidelines are relevant for the yachting industry, because they set the boundaries between maritime brokerage and travel organization. In addition, they have direct consequences for […]
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Variations in Interior & Exterior Design: a shared challenge Within yacht projects, one of the most sensitive issues concerns design variations in interiors and exteriors. These are often not limited to minor tweaks. Indeed, they often entail rethinking concept design, layouts, materials, color combinations, style, furniture or finishes, or even restyling exterior features. What might […]
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Introduction The EU Directive 2013/53/EU requires that all vessels between 2.5 and 24 meters shall comply with strict standards for stability, safety, structural resistance and environmental impact. Without CE marking, a yacht cannot legally be sold or used in EU waters. Therefore, CE requirements are not only a formality, but a real passport of legality […]
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Introduction The regime of temporary admission is commonly used in the yachting industry, because it allows non-EU goods (i.e., yachts flying extra EU flags) to be introduced into the customs territory of the European Union for a limited period of time of eighteen months (the so-called “period of discharge”), with total exemption from import duties […]
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For charters of pleasure yachts, the exemption from excise duty on fuel does not apply, since the vessel’s use by the charterer or lessee is recreational, not commercial. Italian Customs Agency clarification In Circular No. 26/2025, the Italian Customs Agency clarified that: The exemption from excise duty on fuel, pursuant to the Ministry of Economy and Finance Decree No. 225 of […]