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Further Changes to Identity Malta Agency and the Expatriates Unit COVID19 MeasuresImmigration

Further Changes to Identity Malta Agency and the Expatriates Unit

Further Changes to Identity Malta and ExpatriatesIn view of the constant developments which are taking place due to COVID-19, many measures have been taken both on a national and global scale to help prevent the spread of the novel corona virus. Identity Malta have also taken the necessary measures in the interest of public health and to help minimize the spread. Non-EU NationalsOne of the main measures taken by Identity Malta is that it has completely stopped all work permit applications until further notice. However, certain exceptions to this rule are applicable.Work permit applications may be split up into two:…
Julian Fenech Adami
8th April 2020
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Current Measures for Birth and Death Registrations COVID19 MeasuresImmigration

Current Measures for Birth and Death Registrations

1. Birth RegistrationAs from Monday 6th April 2020, parents can register their new-born's birth by post, without having to visit Identity Malta's offices. In the case of birth registrations, one of the parents, or both in the case of a child who was born out of wedlock, should notify the birth of that child.Parents are advised to first contact the Public Registry Unit on localnotifications.pubreg@gov.mt and then send the following documents by registered mail to The Public Registry Office, Local Notifications Section, Evans Building, Merchant's Street, Valletta. Filled in Declaration for Notification of Birth Form; The original Certificate of Birth…
MamoTCV
8th April 2020
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Conflicting Judgments in Relation to the Notion of ‘the Insurer Concerned’ Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Conflicting Judgments in Relation to the Notion of ‘the Insurer Concerned’

Is an insurer entitled to avoid paying third party victims of an accident in cases where the said insurer obtains a declaration from a Court that the policy which was issued in favour of the policy-holder is null and void under Chapter 104 of the Laws of Malta, or is an insurer still obliged to paythird parties in such cases as the insurer concerned under Subsidiary Legislation 403.13? This question was tackled by the Court of Appeal in the case Middlesea Insurance plc today Mapfre Middlesea plc vs Emanuel Ciantar et which was decided on the 27th March 2020.The Court…
Christine Calleja
6th April 2020
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Malta’s €350 million State aid scheme approved by the Commission Antitrust, Competition and TradeCOVID19 MeasuresLegal Updates

Malta’s €350 million State aid scheme approved by the Commission

On 2 April 2020, the European Commission approved Malta's State aid scheme to support the local economy amid the COVID-19 outbreak. The scheme has an estimated budget of €350 million to enable public guarantees on loans to support the Maltese economy as it navigates through the current situation. It will also help businesses cover their liquidity needs.The Maltese government notified the scheme under the EU State aid Temporary Framework that was put into effect on the 19 March 2020. In approving the scheme, the European Commission acknowledged that this measure is necessary, appropriate, and proportionate in line with State aid…
MamoTCV Advocates
6th April 2020
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Office for Competition Announces Temporary Measures for Concentration Notifications in Response to COVID-19 Antitrust, Competition and TradeCOVID19 MeasuresLegal Updates

Office for Competition Announces Temporary Measures for Concentration Notifications in Response to COVID-19

In the light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Office for Competition (the "Office") is currently working remotely. As a result, new procedures for communication with the Office are being adopted, with the Office now accepting online concentration notification forms. All supporting documents accompanying the concentration notification form are to be submitted electronically, and the notification fee that must be paid by the notifying party/parties is to be sent via online banking. Further details in this regard can be accessed here. No documentation is to be physically sent to the Office without its prior request. Disclaimer This document does not purport…
MamoTCV Advocates
6th April 2020
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Commission Announces Extension of State Aid Temporary Framework Antitrust, Competition and TradeCOVID19 MeasuresLegal Updates

Commission Announces Extension of State Aid Temporary Framework

Following the adoption of the State Aid Temporary Framework (the "Framework") on 19 March 2020, the Commission announced that a draft proposal to extend the Framework has been sent to the Member States for consultation. This draft proposal follows the number of State aid decisions that the Commission has taken in the light of the Framework and the current economic situation. The proposed extension will see additional support possibilities for the five types of aid measures outlined in the Framework, in that it will provide for: i. more support for COVID-19 related research and development; ii. more support for the…
MamoTCV Advocates
6th April 2020