Papers

Unveiling the Environmental Costs of AI: The Role of Tax Policy in combating Climate Change

1.     The rise of AI emissions  In recent years, the environmental toll of AI has surged to alarming levels. In 2024, Microsoft reported total market-based emissions (encompassing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions) of 17.16 million metric tons of CO2,[1]while Google’s greenhouse gas emissions stood at 14.31 million metric tons of CO2.[2] However, a recent investigation by The Guardian[3] suggests ...

Graduation Ceremony of Bocconi’s LLM in Law of Internet Technology

The graduation ceremony of the LLM in Law of Internet Technology at Bocconi University has been a relevant moment to reflect on the future of technology and its regulations. Notably, this marks the final edition of the course under its current name, as it transitions to: “Law of Technology and Automated Systems”. In introducing the event, Professor Pollicino highlighted that this shift reflects ...

Nullo il licenziamento basato su di un accesso illecito da parte del datore di lavoro all’email del dipendente

L’Avv. Paolo Repetto, laureato Bocconi CLMG 2008, è oggi titolare dell’omonimo Studio Legale sito in Novi Ligure, e si occupa di tematiche legale al diritto del lavoro e della previdenza, oltre che al diritto civile. Una recente sentenza, pubblicata il 14 febbraio 2024, del Tribunale del Lavoro di Roma ha affrontato l’annosa questione inerente l’accesso illecito da parte datoriale all’email ...

The Automation of Tax Controls in Italy: the Role of the Procedure Manager and the Need for Explainability

Anteprima alla pubblicazione del volume speciale 2024/17

Index: 1. Possible Digital Shift in Tax Decision-Making and the Issue of Liability 1.1. Ve.R.A..: An AI-driven application for Taxpayers Risk Analysis 1.2. Digital Transformation of Decision-Making Processes 2. The Central Role of the Procedure Manager 3. The Significance of Personal Data Protection Legislation and Interventions by the Data Protection Authority Concerning New Automated Procedures ...

Le Clausole Statutarie Nulle: Profili Rimediali ed Efficacia

Anteprima alla pubblicazione del volume speciale 2024/17

Abstract *** The company bylaws are a complex document which contains a number of rules. These rules range from the board’s duties and responsibilities to corporate procedures necessary to take some specific actions. While shareholders are free to determine some rules, other rules are imposed by law. This paper examines what happens when mandatory corporate laws are violated, how this happens and ...

The DSA Rationale and the Need for a Cross-sectoral Approach

“Allons, courage, le Printemps de l'Europe est toujours devant nous!”[1] Jacques Delors   Index: 1. Navigating the DSA landscape. 1.1. An overview. 1.2. The implementation phase: off to a rocky start? 1.3. Challenges and gaps ahead. 2. The DSA’s rationale. 2.1. The purpose behind regulation. 3. The need for a cross-sectoral approach. 3.1. Two layers of systematic analysis. 3.2. The DSA within ...

60 Anni di Magistratura Femminile

Dalla L. 9 febbraio 1963, n. 66, traiettorie di giustizia e parità

Il contesto storico e l’evoluzione legislativa  La conferenza si è aperta con una breve introduzione presentata dalla Professoressa e Presidente Emerita della Corte Costituzionale Marta Cartabia, la quale ha evidenziato il divario temporale tra la data di entrata in vigore della Costituzione e l’ingresso delle donne in magistratura. Si nota fin dall’origine un elemento di discrepanza: la Costituzione ...

Internal Market and Sustainability: The Role of Private Law

Quo vadis, EU (Law)? 3rd edition: The Green Transition 3/4

The third panel delved into the complex dynamics between the internal market and sustainability, with a keen focus on the role of private law.   In the pursuit of achieving a comprehensive green transition, legal frameworks must play a pivotal role in promoting sustainability and ensuring a balance between economic prosperity and environmental well-being.   To explore this topic, the Bocconi ...

The Energy Sector and the Green Transition

Quo vadis, EU (Law)? 3rd edition: The Green Transition 2/4

The second panel of the day discussed the specific topic of the green transition in the energy sector. The discussion, chaired by Valeria Caforio (Bocconi University), took place between Prof. Miriam Allena (Bocconi University), Matteo Villa (ISPI) and Prof. Ilaria Espa (Università Svizzera Italiana). The European Energy policies: a Disruption of the Traditional Legal Principles The first ...

EU New Green Resources

Quo vadis, EU (Law)? 3rd edition: The Green Transition 4/4

The last panel was chaired by Rosalba Famà (Bocconi University), with the participation of Christian Neumeier (Humboldt University of Berlin), Alessandro Monti (University of Copenaghen) and Caterina Holze (University of Eastern Finland).   Political Own Resources and the Green Transition   The first speech was entrusted to Christian Neumeier and delved into the link between financial ...