The consequences of the spread of the COVID-19 virus have weighed heavily on all aspects of the economy.

Starting September 1, 2020, a new European vehicle type-approval framework will be in place, as European Regulation (EU) 2018/858 (the “Regulation”) has entered into force.

On October 12, 2020, the European Commission opened a public consultation to assess whether the objectives of Commission Regulation (EU) No. 461/2010 of May 27, 2010 on the application of Article 101(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union to categories of vertical agreements and concerted practices in the motor vehicle sector (the “MVBER”) have been achieved.

To which extent do Italian foreign control regulations affect corporate transactions involving Italian target companies operating in the life sciences sector?

The spread of the COVID-19 epidemic has led to a rethink of many activities in various sectors. New systems of interaction are being designed that can minimise physical contact between people, favouring, where possible, the use of digital tools.

Since this summer, two additional regions have agreed to allow and recognize televisits at the Regional Health System’s expenses.

By means of Legislative Decree No. 111/2020 (“Legislative Decree”), Italy has enacted new regulations intended to help workers achieve work-life balance and manage childcare.

This article has been written in collaboration with Jessica X. Rothenberg, Associate at Troutman Pepper, and it has been first published on the EACCNY website on September 23, 2020.

German legislative bodies are moving forward with introducing a new and more efficient law to address white-collar crime, in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic.

On May 19, 2020, the Italian government adopted decree law no. 34, setting out urgent measures with immediate effect to support health, work, and the economy, as well as social policies related to the epidemiological emergency (the “Decree”).