Unfair Trading Practices in the Food Industry
European Commission issues a proposal for a Directive on unfair trading practices to tackle power imbalances in business-to-business relationships in the food supply chain.
Foundations and Cryptos
Maltese foundations can be used to issue tokens and carry out trading activities resulting from such operations.
Virtual Financial Asset Act and Innovative Technology Arrangements and Services Act
The Virtual Financial Asset Act and the Innovative Technology Arrangement and Services Act to come into force in Malta on the 1st November 2018.
The Malta Digital Innovation Authority to issue a set of guidance notes
The Malta Digital Innovation Authority to issue a set of guidance notes aimed at assisting service providers and innovative technology arrangements applicants.
Proposal to Establish New Building and Construction Regulator
A White Paper has been published proposing the setting up of a new regulator to consolidate the building and construction industry.
Court of Appeal Criticises Industrial Tribunal in a Transfer of Business Case
Recent decision of the Court of Appeal regarding transfer of business.
Tower Crane Passing over Airspace Owned by a Third Party
The passing of a tower crane over third party airspace is an invasion of such party’s airspace but it is not necessarily prohibited.
The Malta Digital Innovation Authority issues guidelines on Resident Agents
The MDIA issues a consultation paper on guidelines applicable to resident agents.
Proposal to Reform the Rental Market
A White Paper has been published proposing a reform of the residential rental market in Malta.
Court Considers Public Policy and Public Security Restrictions to Right of Freedom of Movement of EU
European Union national previously convicted for trafficking drugs challenges freedom of movement restrictions imposed on him by Maltese authorities.