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Arturo Grasso speaks to packed audience at Italian citizenship seminar in Staten Island, New York, USA on February 19, 2026.
Italian Citizenship Event for the Italian-American Community | New York 2026

Casa Belvedere – Staten Island, New York | February 19, 2026 On February 19, 2026, members of Casa Belvedere gathered in Staten Island for an evening dedicated to understanding…

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The Upcoming Seminar on Italian Citizenship in Light of Legislative Decree D.L. 36/25

We are pleased to be attending a very significant seminar on the topic of citizenship, in light of Decree Law 36/25 titled: Seminar on Legislative Decree D.L. 36/25 on…

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Buying an Inherited Property in Italy? Stay Protected

Purchasing a home is a significant step — and it becomes even more delicate when the property originates from an inheritance. The seller can often present themselves as the…

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Important Update on the Citizenship Reform – Constitutional Court Hearing Scheduled

The Italian Constitutional Court has scheduled the hearing on the constitutionality of the March 28, 2025 decree regarding citizenship jure sanguinis for March 11, 2026. This is a significant…

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Damage from a Ruined Vacation: Regulation, Principles, and Case Law Guidelines

Imagining a vacation (or holiday) as an opportunity for leisure and well-being is natural. Free time and travel represent some of the most precious moments in life, where tourists…

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Digital Data After Death: A Landmark Decision from the Venice Court

The digital age has transformed nearly every aspect of our lives, including how we manage our personal information, communicate with others, and store memories. Yet an increasingly pressing question…

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Penalty ≠ Indemnity: What Every Buyer and Seller Must Know

The decision of the Italian Supreme Court (Second Civil Section, ordinance of September 2, 2025) clarified a fundamental distinction in real estate contracts: contractual penalties and occupation indemnities serve…

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Medical Liability and The Gelli-Bianco Law: A Legal Framework

1. What Is the Gelli-Bianco Law and Why Was It Enacted? In 2017, Italy passed a major healthcare reform: Law No. 24/2017, known as the Gelli-Bianco Law, after its…

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More Clarity on Cross-Border Successions from the Italian Supreme Court

On January 23, 2025, the Italian Supreme Court (Corte di Cassazione, Second Civil Section) issued decision no. 1632, a ruling that clarifies key aspects of cross-border successions, or inheritance,…

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