Italy’s proposed ‘digital’ court sections aim to boost judicial expertise in commercial and IP casesExecutive summary: The Democratic Party deposited a bill in the Italian Senate to create specialized ‘digital’ sections within existing tribunals that already host enterprise and intellectual‑property divisions. By concentrating judges with targeted training in digital and IP matters, the reform seeks to cut case‑processing times and improve the quality of rulings that affect businesses. Italian Senate legislators (PD sponsors), Ministry of Justice, tribunal presidents, business associations, and IP rights holders. The bill will be referred to the Senate Justice Committee for review, followed by possible amendments and a plenary vote; if approved, pilot sections could be launched in select courts within the next 12‑18 months.The Democratic Party has filed a Senate bill to create specialized ‘digital’ sections within tribunals that already host enterprise and intellectual‑property divisions. The initiative is designed to address a perceived gap in judges’ technical knowledge, particularly regarding e‑commerce and digital evidence. If adopted, the reform could shorten case‑resolution times and improve the consistency of rulings that affect businesses operating in Italy.Connected developmentsIl venditore cinese su Aliexpress rifiuta la sostituzione di un prodotto difettoso: che fareStubHub UK fined almost £900,000 over ‘hidden’ ticket feesOpen the full case file on Beyond →
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