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23MarCOVID-19 and IP rights: production of life-saving respiratory valves using 3D printersThe 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.
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18MarCOVID19 – Impact on Antitrust and consumer protectionThe COVID-19 outbreak is impacting the enforcement of antitrust and consumer protection rules in Italy and across the EU. Most affected rules range from those on State aid to control of concentrations, and those regarding anticompetitive agreements, abuse of dominance and unfair commercial practices.
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18MarCOVID-19 - Personnel management and measures in favor of employers and employeesEmployers need to do their part during the COVID-19 outbreak in order to preserve the psychological and physical wellbeing of employees.
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18MarUrgent measures for court proceedings during the coronavirus emergency: courts are open for businessFollowing the spread of the coronavirus contagion in Italy, the government has drafted and approved a Law Decree concerning urgent measures to ensure the functioning of courts during the coronavirus emergency.
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18MarAnalysis of coronavirus impact on contracts and 10 practical tips for dealing with itThe coronavirus outbreak has had a significant impact on agreements and is requiring many businesses to act to mitigate the outbreak’s impact and, accordingly, avoid an increase in the number of civil litigations.
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17MarSigning and document management in the time of coronavirus: a quick guide to electronic signaturesUnder quarantine, having a document management system based on digital processes can make a difference.
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17MarCOVID-19 outbreak and data processing in the employment context: how to lawfully carry out employee temperature screening and surveysEmployers can carry out temperature screenings of employees and conduct health surveys regarding their most recent instances of “close contact” as preventive measures against the COVID-19 outbreak.
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17MarM&A transactions in the era of the coronavirus health crisisThe Covid-19 outbreak is having a substantial impact on all phases of M&A deals (from the due diligence to signing and closing, from the purchase price mechanism to the contractual remedies): few tips and suggestions.
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16MarCoronavirus emergency and corporate compliance related considerationsThe coronavirus emergency has forced companies to face an array of unprecedented challenges, among them the requirements that ensure compliance with Legislative Decree No. 231/2001, which introduced corporate criminal liability in Italian legislation.