on agency contracts, concessions, and franchising
Agency and influencer contracts: qualification issues
In recent years, the role of influencers has become increasingly important in commercial dynamics and product promotion. Companies rely on digital creators to expand their visibility and reach new consumer audiences. This practice has raised a very interesting legal...
General Agent and right to severance pay
The role of the general agent In the commercial distribution landscape, the role of the general agent is increasingly important, particularly in the insurance and financial sectors. Unlike a simple agent, the general agent is often invested with broader...
Termination for just cause in the agency contract
The meaning and function of termination for just cause In an agency relationship, termination for just cause is one of the ways to terminate the relationship that can be exercised by both parties, agent and principal. This option allows for the immediate termination...
The main differences between an agency contract and a sales concession contract
In the complex landscape of commercial relations between companies, two contractual forms of great practical importance frequently emerge: the agency contract and the sales concession contract. These legal instruments, although often used for at least partially...
The non-competition agreement after the termination of the agency contract
By the lawyer. Alberto Venezia 1. Introduction The agency agreement, governed by Articles 1742 et seq. of the Italian Civil Code and, where applicable, by collective economic agreements (CEPAs), is a long-term collaboration agreement between a principal (manufacturer...
Agency contract: business concluded in the area directly by the principal and the right to commission
By the lawyer. Alberto Venezia 1. Introduction and exclusive right Among the frequently disputed interpretative issues in agency agreements is the issue of transactions concluded by the principal within the area or with the client base assigned to the agent, but...
The agency contract: legal framework and operational aspects
The agency contract represents one of the most common forms of commercial collaboration in the distribution of goods and services. Governed by Articles 1742 et seq. of the Civil Code, it is a typical contract, with reciprocal performance, through which one party—the...