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Frodi online e pagamenti non autorizzati: il rimborso della banca deve essere immediato, anche in caso di presunta colpa grave del cliente

The issue is not whether Regions may intervene, but how The regulation of short-term rentals is entering a new phase. In judgment no. 164 of 9 October 2026, the Italian Constitutional Court declared Articles 4 and 5 of Emilia-Romagna Regional Law no. 10 of 2025 unconstitutional. The law concerned the land-use and building regulation of properties used for short-term rentals. A few months earlier, in judgment no. 186 of 16 December 2025, the same Court had upheld the main prov

An air traffic management decision is not, by itself, enough to exclude compensation An air traffic management decision does not automatically release the air carrier from its obligation to pay the fixed compensation provided for by Regulation (EC) No 261/2004. The carrier must identify the event that led to the decision and prove, in the specific circumstances, that the event qualifies as an “extraordinary circumstance”. This is the central point of the judgment delivered by

Short-term rentals, non-hotel accommodation facilities and land-use governance: the constitutional validity of the regional framework and its implementation Tuscany’s tourism framework has passed its main constitutional review. In Judgment No. 186 of 2025, deposited on 16 December 2025, the Constitutional Court examined the challenges brought by the President of the Council of Ministers against Articles 22(6), 41(3) and (4), 42 to 45, 59 and 144 of Regional Law No. 61 of 31 D

Updated 4 October 2026 Directive (EU) 2024/1275 on the energy performance of buildings, known as EPBD IV or, in public debate, the “Green Homes Directive”, is one of the European Union’s main measures concerning the energy efficiency of buildings. Published in the Official Journal of the European Union on 8 May 2024, it entered into force on 28 May 2024 and pursues the objective of transforming the European building stock into a zero-emission building stock by 2050. The Direc

The new issue: certification is not merely a formality The validation of an agreed-rent lease cannot be reduced, at least according to the approach emerging from the recent proceedings involving UPPI of Sassari, to simply transcribing the information supplied by the landlord and tenant (Corte di Cassazione, ordinanza n. 26029/2026). This issue is significant because the involvement of landlords’ and tenants’ organizations operates within a system in which rent is not freely d

As of 30 September 2026, Legislative Decree No. 160 of 9 September 2026, published in Official Gazette No. 214 of 15 September 2026, will enter into force in Italy. The decree forms part of the framework established by Regulation (EU) 2024/1689, the so-called AI Act, and governs certain national aspects relating to the use of artificial intelligence, with particular regard to police activities, civil and criminal liability, and the use of biometric identification systems. The

Blogs, websites and social-media pages are now standard tools for lawyers, consultants and other self-employed professionals. They are used to provide information, comment on current affairs and promote professional services, but they often also allow users to post comments and reactions. Opening these spaces to the public entails a responsibility that should not be underestimated. Professionals are not required to review every user contribution in advance. However, once they

Where to find real estate auction listings: a guide to the portals and how to navigate your search in Italy

Anyone looking to buy a home or evaluate a real estate investment sooner or later comes across the topic of judicial auctions. They are often described as an opportunity to purchase at a favorable price, but the procedure differs from an ordinary sale and requires careful attention. This article looks at what judicial real estate auctions are, how they unfold, how to take part in one, and what advantages and drawbacks they present. What Judicial Real Estate Auctions Are A jud

Access to bachelor's and master's degree programmes at Italian universities for foreign citizens follows different procedural paths depending on the candidate's citizenship, and in particular on whether the candidate is a citizen of the European Union (or an equivalent category) or a non-EU citizen residing abroad. The main stages of the procedure are set out below, with reference to the rules in force for the 2026/2027 academic year. 1. EU and non-EU students: two distinct c

The validity of fines imposed through speed cameras remains at the centre of a complex debate involving public administrations, motorists and courts. The issue does not concern only the physical presence of the device on the road or the regular installation of the station, but above all the technical and legal reliability of the instrument used to detect the offence. The current state of the law can be summarised in three principles: the equipment must have the required minis

Every year, with the start of the academic year, thousands of “commuter” students ask themselves the same practical question: is it possible to transfer their registered residence (residenza anagrafica) directly to the university student dormitory—public or private—where they live during their studies? The answer is often hastily dismissed with a “no, students keep their residence at their parents’ home and only register a domicile there.” In reality, the issue is more nuance

The Sicilian Region has introduced a financial support measure designed for those who decide to transfer their residence from abroad to Sicily while, at the same time, investing in the Island's real estate. With Decree of the Director General No. 1017 of 5 August 2026, the Regional Department for the Economy has completed the implementing framework for the benefit, setting out deadlines, operational procedures and the application forms. Let's look at what the benefit consists

Flight cancellation is one of the most frequent sources of disputes in air transport litigation, and it raises a twofold question for the passenger: against whom can claims be brought, and what protections are actually available when the disruption is not directly attributable to the airline but rather to malfunctions traceable to the airport infrastructure manager. The regulatory framework The cornerstone remains Regulation (EC) No. 261/2004, which grants passengers a three-

Theft suffered by a guest inside their own room is one of the most recurring disputes in tourism law. The instinctive reaction of many operators — invoking the notices posted at reception stating that "Management is not liable for items left unattended" — actually carries no exonerating value: Italian law builds around the hotel contract a system of liability that falls on the operator in an almost automatic way, unless proven otherwise. The framework, however, changes signif

Solidarity-based transparency becomes a legal obligation. It also concerns creators, testimonials and agencies On 21 July 2026, Law No. 120 of 19 June 2026 entered into force, popularly known as the "Ferragni Bill" or the "Charity Bill." The measure introduces a specific regulatory framework for commercial campaigns that link the sale of products to the donation of part of the proceeds to charitable purposes. It does so with a novelty that deserves attention: it expressly ext

Anyone who practises real estate law knows the scene well. The deadline for the notarial deed has expired. The preliminary agreement contains the phrase "no later than", perhaps accompanied by the words "essential term" printed in bold. The buyer has not shown up. The seller, convinced that the law is on his side, keeps the deposit and puts the property back on the market. Then the writ of summons arrives. And with it, very often, the order to return the deposit. A recent jud

Is the European "Decline" a Statistical Illusion? For some years now, a figure has circulated like a mantra at economic conferences and in political speeches: from 2000 to today, the eurozone's per capita GDP would have grown at roughly half the rate of that of the United States. This is the number that US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick brandished at Davos this past January to brand Europe as a continent in structural economic decline, unable to keep pace with American

When a taxpayer owes a debt to the Italian tax authorities — for instance, an unpaid tax collection notice ("cartella di pagamento") — the Italian Revenue Collection Agency (Agenzia delle Entrate Riscossione) may choose not to act directly against the debtor, but instead against a third party who owes that debtor money: a bank holding a current account, an employer, a client, or a tenant liable for rent payments. The instrument used in these cases is garnishment of third-part