Author: Studio Altomonte Mitidieri

The Vatican law today traverses one of the most significant phases of its contemporary evolution. The promulgation, on July 31, 2026, of the new Fundamental Law of the State of Vatican City by Pope Leo XIV does not simply constitute a mere formal updating of the constitutional text, but represents a crucial transition in the…

The criminal law of the Vatican City State must be regarded as an autonomous segment of the Vatican State’s legal system and, at the same time, as an expression of the unique constitutional configuration of a State established, according to the function assigned to it by the Lateran Treaty, as an instrument to ensure the…

The determination of the hereditary share primarily depends on whether the deceased left a will and the presence of any heirs protected by law. In the absence of a will, the rules of legitimate succession set forth in the Civil Code apply, while if a will exists, it is necessary to verify that the testamentary…

When healthcare treatment, a surgical procedure, a diagnosis, or therapy causes harm to the patient, the right to seek compensation may arise, but it is necessary to concretely ascertain any healthcare responsibility and the relationship between the conduct of the healthcare professional or facility and the harm suffered. This matter is governed, in particular, by…

Receiving news of being sued can generate anxiety, but it’s essential to remember that filing a lawsuit does not equate to a conviction: it represents the act by which the injured party expresses the desire to initiate criminal proceedings for a specific act, in cases provided by law. In response to a lawsuit, it is…

Forgetting a tax deadline does not necessarily mean losing every opportunity to regularize one’s position. The tax system provides, under certain conditions, tools that allow the taxpayer to spontaneously correct an omission or a late payment, with consequences generally less severe than those that may arise from the assessment of irregularities by the Revenue Agency.…

Dismissal for just cause represents one of the most serious forms of termination of the employment relationship, because it presupposes such a serious behavior on the part of the worker that it does not allow for the continuation, even temporarily, of the relationship. Therefore, a simple contestation by the employer is not enough: it is…

The judicial record should not be confused with a simple “list of convictions”: what appears depends on the type of certificate requested and the actual position of the interested party. The certificate requested by a private individual does not necessarily contain all the entries present in the judicial record system. The Ministry of Justice clarifies,…

In some cases, concrete and timely behavior can significantly impact the position of the accused, but there is no automatic formula to avoid imprisonment. It is essential to distinguish procedural cooperation from mere admission of facts: speaking with investigators or making statements does not necessarily mean obtaining a benefit, especially if the statements are incomplete,…

The guarantee interrogation represents one of the first fundamental moments for the defense of the person subject to precautionary measures. The judge verifies the position of the accused, and the defense must carefully evaluate whether it is appropriate to answer questions, provide a reconstruction of the facts, or exercise the right not to respond. There…