Platform Liability and Copyright Protection for Photographs in the Digital Environment in Italy
1. Facts In 1991, photographer Gianni Minischetti produced 54 photographs of Oriana Fallaci in New York, which she subsequently used in a Corriere della Sera article and in one of her books. The photographs were later published on one of Meta’s social media platforms without authorisation. In 2022, Minischetti commenced proceedings seeking a declaration of […]
Back to the Moon: Italy’s Strategic Role in NASA’s Artemis Missions, from Statement of Intent to Lunar Infrastructure
Image credit: NASA (here) A New Chapter in Italy’s Space Strategy On 31st March 2026, Italy took a significant step forward in the new space race. In Washington, Senator Adolfo Urso, Minister for Enterprises and Made in Italy and the Government’s delegated authority for space and aerospace policies, signed a Statement of Intent with NASA […]
Italy and the EU AI Act: A Double Layer of Obligations
Italy’s Law No. 132/2025, in force since October 2025, sits alongside the EU AI Act rather than replacing it. The Italian law defers to the EU framework on definitions and risk classifications but adds binding sector-specific obligations in areas Brussels left to Member States. For businesses with Italian operations, both layers require separate analysis. The […]
EU Packaging Rules: There Is Still Time to Protect Your Brand
New EU regulation reshaping how products can be packaged comes into force in August 2026. For our fashion and food clients, the window to act is narrow — but it is still open. What Has Changed The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation — the PPWR — applies directly across all Member States from 12 […]
