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SLM appointed by superior court in Los Angeles, U.S.A.

The Superior Court of Los Angeles, California, has appointed Italian law firm Studio Legale Metta (SLM) as an impartial legal counsel in a domestic dispute currently being discussed in the California judicial system. SLM will manage the lawful sale of the disputing parties’ Italian real estate investment, evaluating the available legal structures applicable to the sale. This also includes negotiating and settling …

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Italian property owners could save up to 50% on rental property taxes

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After years of discussion, it seems Italian property investors might finally see the flat property income tax reform pass in 2011. The Italian government is currently reviewing the details of the so-called “cedolare secca” (lump sum dividend) bill which would give private owners the opportunity to apply a flat tax rate to their rental income. In particular, initially …

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SLM makes top 3 best law firms in southern Italy

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Studio Legale Metta is pleased to announce making the top 3 for Best Italian Law Firm -Southern region. This prestigious acknowledgement was granted at the TopLegal Awards 2009, organized by TopLegal, the most important Italian legal journal. This award gives SLM the honour of being one of the top 3 law firms based in the region of Southern Italy, which includes Apulia, …

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Changes to the Italian corporate criminal liability law 231 model

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With the Legislative Decree no. 39/2010 having gone into force on 10 November 2010 as stipulated in the decision of the Court of Milan, forgery shall no longer be included in the list of crimes mentioned in Legislative Decree no. 231/2001. Forgery was removed due to a lack of coordination between standards, under the principle of legality. In …

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Medical malpractice and legal rights

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE AND LEGAL RIGHTS: SLM INVITED TO TALK AT SEMINAR BY MILAN UNIVERSITY CATTOLICA DEL SACRO CUORE SLM Jacopo Metta is the legal expert chosen by the Milan University Cattolica del Sacro Cuore to talk at the seminar on “Medical Malpractice and Legal Rights” held on 9 June 2009 at the University premises in …

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Public funds for 231 model

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INAIL (Italian Public Job Insurance Service) is disbursing funds to Italian enterprises in order to support initiatives to improve health and safety at work, through training and adoption of 231 Models. The disbursement ranges from a minimum of € 5,000 to a maximum of € 100,000.00. For expensive projects companies may apply for 50% to be …

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