Learning objectives

The expected learning outcomes of this course are, in terms of KNOWLEDGE, the basic notions and tools for analysing and understanding the relationship between law and the economy (and its components, such as markets, firms, regulators, etc.). In terms of SKILLS, on the other hand, the course has the objective of transmitting: the ability to apply legal reasoning to the rules and institutions governing the functioning of the economy; the ability to frame and set legal issues regarding both the institutional aspects of the law and the substantive law rules; and the ability to formulate independent judgments on concrete cases.

Prerequisites and basic notions

There are no specific prerequisites in terms of legal knowledge.

Program

The course deals with European digital market law. This right aims to create - a safer digital economic space in which the fundamental rights of all users, in particular consumers and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are protected, - a level playing field to promote fairness in business relationships, innovation, growth and competitiveness. The legal-commercial aspects of the digital market that will be explored in depth in the Course, and the main regulatory acts are: 1) The sale of goods online (e.g. Directive 2000/31, Directive 2019/771) 2) The supply of digital contents and services ( e.g. Directive 2019/770) 3) The secondary liability of online intermediaries (e.g. Digital Services Act) 4) The conduct obligations of online intermediaries (e.g. Digital Services Act, EU regulation 2019/1150) 5) Civil liability in case of use of Artificial Intelligence (e.g. proposed 2022 directive)

Didactic methods

The course lasts 36 hours and will take place with the support of slides and previously indicated study materials (e.g. legislation and jurisprudence of the European Union). Students will be invited to participate in the discussion on the various topics introduced and explained by the teacher, in particular through classroom presentations of work done at home.

Learning assessment procedures

The exam aims to verify the level of achievement of the training objectives indicated above. The exam will take place in written form (60 minutes) and will consist of three/four questions.

Evaluation criteria

For attending students, the final grade will be awarded based on the following three criteria. 1) in answering the aforementioned questions, the ability to demonstrate: a) knowledge of the relevant legislation and jurisprudence and the related doctrinal analysis; b) the effective understanding of the notions, general principles and above all the underlying 'logic' of the subject learned during the lessons and from the study of the texts (e.g. which objectives are pursued by the legislator, which public interests come into play, what are the underlying general legal principles, what is the role of the different institutional actors, what are the macro-changes that have occurred in the legal discipline). 2) in answering the aforementioned questions, the use of the correct legal terminology. 3) the degree of participation of the student in the discussions held during the lessons. Non-attending students will be evaluated based on two criteria: 1) the ability to demonstrate: a) knowledge of the relevant legislation and jurisprudence and the related doctrinal analysis; b) the effective understanding of the notions, general principles and underlying 'logic' of the subject learned from the study of the texts (e.g. which objectives are pursued by the legislator, which public interests come into play, what the legal principles are basic general information, what is the role of the different institutional actors, what are the macro-changes that have occurred in the legal discipline). 2) The use of correct legal terminology.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

Please refer to the evaluation criteria

Exam language

Italiano

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