Papers by Giuditta De Ricco
Until 2016 Italy did not recognise same-sex marriage. The Italian Civil Code stated that marriage... more Until 2016 Italy did not recognise same-sex marriage. The Italian Civil Code stated that marriage was between a man and a woman. The new law of 20th May 2016, n° 76 , finally recognized same-sex civil partnerships and granted most of the rights as for marriage, with the exception of adoption.
Benefit corporations are for-profit companies that – in addition to maximize shareholder’s value ... more Benefit corporations are for-profit companies that – in addition to maximize shareholder’s value and profits – undertake to expand their purpose to explicitly include the creation of public benefit and the commitment to carry out their activities in a responsible, sustainable and transparent way, in favour of persons, communities and environment. They are being introduced in some legal systems to meet the global trends demanding greater accountability and transparency from business and stimulate a new role that business can and should play in society.
Italy is the first country after US to have introduced in its legal system (Law n. 208 of December 28, 2015, hereinafter “Law”) the so called “società benefit” (hereinafter “SB”). The main characteristics of the SB are taken from the US benefit corporation, which was firstly introduced in the US legal system in 2010 in Maryland and then in other 29 US States.
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Papers by Giuditta De Ricco
Italy is the first country after US to have introduced in its legal system (Law n. 208 of December 28, 2015, hereinafter “Law”) the so called “società benefit” (hereinafter “SB”). The main characteristics of the SB are taken from the US benefit corporation, which was firstly introduced in the US legal system in 2010 in Maryland and then in other 29 US States.
Italy is the first country after US to have introduced in its legal system (Law n. 208 of December 28, 2015, hereinafter “Law”) the so called “società benefit” (hereinafter “SB”). The main characteristics of the SB are taken from the US benefit corporation, which was firstly introduced in the US legal system in 2010 in Maryland and then in other 29 US States.