(May 10, 2019) On April 19, 2019, new legislation on public procurement and on aiding the recovery of areas hit by earthquakes entered into force in Italy. (Decree Law No. 32, Urgent Provisions for Revitalizing the Public Contracts Sector, [and] for Accelerating Infrastructure Interventions, Urban Regeneration and Reconstruction After Seismic Events) (D.L. No. 32), GAZZETTA […]
Topic: Disaster relief, Disasters, Public contracts and procurement, Railroads, Taxation, Transportation and public works
Jurisdiction: Italy
Author: Dante Figueroa
(Dec. 20, 2018) On December 3, 2018, two rail passengers in China were reportedly punished by administrative detention after refusing to vacate seats booked by others, which may be the harshest punishments handed out in cases of this kind in the country. (Mandy Zuo, China Gets Tough on Train ‘Seat Robbers’ Who Refuse to Move, […]
Topic: Detention, Police power, Railroads, Transportation safety and security
Jurisdiction: China
Author: Laney Zhang
(June 20, 2017) On April 24, 2017, new legislation approving urgent measures to further assist cities hit by recent earthquakes, and also setting forth new taxation, transportation, and sports measures, entered into effect in Italy. (Decree-Law No. 50 of April 24, 2017, Urgent Measures in Financial Matters, Initiatives for the Benefit of Territorial Entities, Further […]
Topic: Bicycling, Disaster relief, Disasters, Railroads, Social welfare, Sports and recreation, Taxation, Transportation and public works
Jurisdiction: Italy
Author: Dante Figueroa