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The new hugs theory.

Contribution by Paola Salvi of Tonucci & Partners, expert in Family Law, on Io Donna – RCS Media

A significant ruling of the Supreme Court of Cassation on administrative liability of foreign legal Companies, without offices in Italy, for criminal offences committed in the territory of the State.

The Supreme Court of Cassation, by decision n. 11626 of 07.04.2020, ruled on a highly debated issue since the entry into force of the Legislative Decree no. 231/2001 stating that foreign legal entities, without offices in Italy, may be held liable for criminal offences committed in the Italian territory.

The protection for the buyer in shares purchase agreements.

The Supreme Court has recently stated, although in obiter dictum, that it is possible for the purchaser of shares to resolve the termination of the contract of the sale because of the different economic consistency of the company whose shares have been sold compared to that which was declared by the seller.