The Italian Insurance Supervisory Authority (IVASS) has issued Provision No. 169 of January 15, 2026, which defines the detailed rules for the implementation of the Right to be Forgotten in insurance contracts and amends IVASS Regulations No. 40/2018 and 41/2018. Entry into force and compliance deadlines Entry into force: The Provision entered into force on January 27, 2026. Compliance deadline: Insurance […]
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Pubblicato il Provvedimento IVASS n. 169/2026 sul diritto all’oblio oncologico nei contratti di assicurazione
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L’Istituto per la Vigilanza sulle Assicurazioni (IVASS) ha emesso il Provvedimento n. 169 del 15 gennaio 2026, che definisce le disposizioni di dettaglio per l’attuazione del diritto all’oblio oncologico nei contratti di assicurazione e modifica i Regolamenti IVASS n. 40/2018 e 41/2018. Entrata in vigore e termini di adeguamento Entrata in vigore: Il Provvedimento è […]
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PG Legal strengthens its insurance team: new structure and focus on litigation and regulation
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Legal trade journals such as TopLegal and LegalCommunity have recently announced the relaunch of PG Legal’s Insurance Team, confirming it as a benchmark for Italian and international clients in the insurance sector, both in litigation and advisory matters. The new structure is led by Gianfranco Puopolo, partner and founder of the firm, who is a key […]
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PG Legal rafforza il Team Insurance: nuova struttura e focus su contenzioso e regolamentazione
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Riviste di settore come TopLegal e LegalCommunity hanno recentemente annunciato il rilancio del Team Insurance dello studio PG Legal, confermandolo come punto di riferimento per clienti italiani ed esteri nel settore assicurativo, sia in ambito giudiziale sia consulenziale. Il Team assiste compagnie di assicurazione, intermediari e gruppi internazionali in tutte le principali aree del comparto […]
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Improper Use of Artificial Intelligence in Court Documents: Lawyers’ Professional Liability
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In recent months, Italian court case-law has been adopting an increasingly restrictive approach on the improper use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the drafting of court documents. Several decisions have sanctioned, in the context of judicial proceedings, the automatic and unverified use of AI and the uncritical reliance on AI tools, with significant implications for […]
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Uso improprio dell’Intelligenza Artificiale negli atti giudiziari: responsabilità del professionista
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Negli ultimi mesi la giurisprudenza sta assumendo una posizione sempre più netta sull’uso improprio dell’Intelligenza Artificiale (IA) nella redazione degli atti difensivi. Diverse pronunce hanno sanzionato condotte processuali caratterizzate da un utilizzo automatico, non verificato e acritico di strumenti di IA, con conseguenze rilevanti sul piano della responsabilità professionale. Tribunale di Firenze (ord. 14.03.2025) Pur […]
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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 […]