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Mar 20
Cura Italia Decree and Ordinance 630/2020: new rules for public contracts
Law Decree No. 18 of March 17, 2020 (“Cura Italia Decree“) and ordinance No. 630 issued by the Head of the Department of Civil Protection on February 3, 2020 (“Ordinance 630/2020” or “Ordinance”) introduced several derogations to the standard rules that govern the public procurement process for purposes of dealing with the Covid-19 emergency.
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Mar 20
COVID-19 and IP rights: production of life-saving respiratory valves using 3D printers
The Covid-19 health emergency poses new challenges to legal rule. A hospital’s recent production of respiratory valves using a 3D printer has prompted reflection on intellectual property rights.
11
Feb 20
Medicine and medical device e-commerce: regulatory restrictions and opportunities
More and more healthcare and pharmaceutical companies are entering the world of e-commerce.
11
Feb 20
EDPS: clarification on data protection and scientific research
On January 6, 2020, the European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) issued a preliminary opinion on data protection and scientific research, in which it provided clarification on the application of data protection rules established by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Regulation No. 2018/1725 with regard to scientific research.
