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No More USA Social Media in the EU? Data Protection and PrivacyLegal Updates

No More USA Social Media in the EU?

It has been reported by various news outlets that Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) has prepared a draft decision which may well lead to the end of EU-US data transfers. This draft decision is a consequence of the concerns which have been raised by USA surveillance laws and practices and comes in the wake of the invalidation of the EU-US Privacy Shield by the Court of Justice of the EU a few years ago. The draft decision has been shared with other EU data protection supervisory authorities and a period of one month has been allocated for their input before…
Mamo TCV Advocates
25th July 2022
Mamo TCV Shipping & Yachting
Making Malta a Coveted Superyacht Hub – The Way Forward… Exploring the industry at the Malta Superyacht Symposium Shipping, Yachting and Transport

Making Malta a Coveted Superyacht Hub – The Way Forward… Exploring the industry at the Malta Superyacht Symposium

Malta has, over the past years, attracted a number of the world’s largest superyachts to its shores by offering good marina services and a number of ancillary facilities such as technical assistance and repairs, boat hoists and bunkering services. However, what does it really take to transform Malta’s reputation in the industry from one ideal for maintenance and refit facilities, to a location specifically chosen by superyacht owners and captains for its beauty and its ability to serve as a potential spectacular stop-over during regular charters? With the yachting season in Europe at its peak period, there is no better…
Ingrid Fenech
15th July 2022
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Mamo TCV providing assistance to Foodbank Lifeline Foundation News

Mamo TCV providing assistance to Foodbank Lifeline Foundation

On a weekly basis partners and staff at Mamo TCV are taking turns in assisting Foodbank Lifeline Foundation Malta. First to participate were two of our Associates - Zachary Galea (left) and Joshua Chircop (right) – who rolled up their sleeves to pack food at the Foodbank’s warehouses, getting it ready for distribution. The Foodbank provides non-perishable emergency 7-day food packs to individuals, couples and families who are struggling to find money for food. This voluntary work programme is one of several initiatives that form part of Mamo TCV’s commitment towards creating a better society. More information about the fantastic…
Mamo TCV Advocates
14th July 2022
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The Work-Life Balance for Parents and Carers Regulations, 2022 Employment and Industrial RelationsLegal Updates

The Work-Life Balance for Parents and Carers Regulations, 2022

Legal Notice 201 of 2022 has been published on the 13th July 2022 and will come into force on the 2nd August 2022. These regulations were enacted with the aim of transposing the EU Work-Life Balance Directive which was introduced and became part of EU law in August 2019. The main provisions of this legal notice are the following: 1. Regulation 4 introduces a paid 10-day paternity leave for fathers or equivalent second parents to be utilized at the moment of birth or adoption of their child. Moreover, as laid down in the same regulation, the right to paternity leave…
Mamo TCV Advocates
14th July 2022
EU Work-Life Balance Directive (2019/1158) to be adopted soon Employment and Industrial Relations

EU Work-Life Balance Directive (2019/1158) to be adopted soon

The Commission’s withdrawal of the Maternity Leave Directive which had not made any legislative progress since 2008, paved the way for an innovative and comprehensive outlook on tackling the lack of female representation in employment. Such approach centres around the Work-Life Balance Initiative which constitutes one of the outcomes of the European Pillar of Social Rights. Whilst considering the changes in society over the years, this initiative ensures a fairer division of responsibilities between males and females, with the aim of supporting working parents and carers. As part of the process of modernising the existing regulatory framework, the Work-Life Balance…
Klara Cachia
13th July 2022
Court Rejects Moral Damages and Permanent Psychological Disability Claims Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Court Rejects Moral Damages and Permanent Psychological Disability Claims

In a judgment delivered on the 28th of June 2022 in the names of Rapa et vs Chircop et, sworn application number 886/2018, the First Hall Civil Court was tasked with apportioning responsibility and liquidating damages consequent to a traffic accident which occurred between the car driven by the defendant Chircop and the pedestrian Rapa who had passed away as a result of the accident. In a rare decision, responsibility was not totally allocated to the driver of the vehicle. The Court analysed the CCTV footage which captured the accident as well as various witness testimonies including experts appointed to…
Kirk Brincau
8th July 2022