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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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Italian Supreme Court: Ownership of Burdensome Property Can Now be Renounced

In a key ruling (Cass. Sez. Unite Civ., no. 23093 – 11 Aug 2025), the Italian Supreme Court confirmed that property owners in Italy can lawfully renounce ownership of…

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