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Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Compass Lexecon Expands Presence in Italy with Rome Office
ROME, March 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) subsidiary Compass Lexecon today announced the expansion of its presence in Italy with a new office in Rome. The office, co-headed by Executive Vice President and Co-Head of EMEA Lorenzo Coppi and Vice President Martina Caldana will strengthen the firm's client service capabilities nationwide. Both Mr. Coppi and Ms. Caldana are internationally recognised as leaders in the field of competition economics. Mr. Coppi is recognised as a Global Thought Leader in Competition Economics and an Arbitration Expert Witness and Energy Expert by Lexology. Ms. Caldana is recognised as a Global Elite Thought Leader in Competition Economics in Lexology's Under 45 category. Commenting on the new office, Mr. Coppi said, 'We are excited to expand our footprint in Italy and provide a base to serve our clients in Rome. Our Italy team has seen rapid expansion over the last three years and advised on all major transactions and private actions in the region, so this new location will build on our ability to help clients.' Ms. Caldana added, 'I look forward to leveraging our team's scalability, diverse skillset and multi-jurisdictional experience to provide the best possible guidance and service to our clients in the region, and beyond.' Since establishing a Milan office in 2021, the Compass Lexecon team in Italy has grown to become one of the largest economic consulting teams in the region. The team is further supported by over 40 Italian-speaking colleagues based across Europe, providing clients with unique scalability. The team draws on expertise from significant competition and antitrust cases in Italy, before the European Commission and other national competition authorities, offering clients a unique multi-jurisdictional perspective and familiarity with different authority approaches and novel theories of harm. About FTI Consulting FTI Consulting, Inc. is a leading global expert firm for organisations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,300 employees in 34 countries and territories as of December 31, 2024. The Company generated $3.69 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2024. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting's services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalised and independently managed. More information can be found at FTI Consulting, Inc. 555 12th Street NWWashington, DC 20004 +1.202.312.9100 Investor Contact: Mollie Hawkes+ Media Contact: Matthew Bashalany+ in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Lawmakers ban common items typically found in hotels and restaurants: 'The focus must now shift to implementation'
Takeout will soon be much more sustainable in the European Union, as the Council of the EU announced new regulations on packaging waste in December. According to a press release from the Council of the EU, the new rules will drastically reduce single-use plastic packaging and set mandatory goals for companies to sell some of their products in reusable packaging. The packaging mandates will require businesses to package their products with a minimum percentage of recycled content by 2030 and up to 65% for single-use plastic bottles by 2040. Businesses will also have to minimize packaging materials and harmful substances, such as perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, in food packaging if they exceed safe limits. Restrictions on single-use plastic packaging include the following products: prepacked fruits and vegetables weighing less than 3.3 pounds; foods and drinks, including individual portions of sugar, creamer, sauces, and condiments, offered in hotels, restaurants, and bars; travel-sized toiletry products used in the hospitality industry; and some single-use plastic bags at grocery stores. As for reuse targets, the Council of the EU stated that by 2030, 40% of packaging used in the transport and sales sectors and 10% for grouped packaging must be reusable. Restaurants that offer takeout will also be required to allow customers to bring their own containers for food and drinks at no extra charge. The packaging regulations will go into effect in August 2026, with extensions allowed for certain requirements, per Lexology. Since plastic has been linked to numerous health problems, including reproductive issues, the rules will have a positive impact on humans. PFAS exposure from food packaging may contribute to high cholesterol and blood pressure, increased risks of certain cancers, developmental problems, and immune suppression, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Limiting packaging that contains these harmful chemicals will make eating out a much healthier experience in the EU. These packaging rules will also be a huge win for the environment, as the Council of the EU explained that waste produced from packaging is outpacing the amount recycled. In 2022, the EU generated nearly 410 pounds of packaging waste per person, 36% of which was plastic packaging. When you think about a product's packaging, which of these factors is more important to you? The way it looks The information it provides The waste it produces I don't think about packaging at all Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. The packaging regulations should make it easier for consumers and businesses to reduce waste and live more sustainably. "With the legislative framework completed, the focus must now shift to implementation — a critical phase that will determine the regulation's success," Francesca Stevens, secretary general of the European packaging trade group Europen, told Packaging Dive. "The upcoming secondary legislation must be precise in the way it defines obligations and consistency across related regulations. The packaging industry will play a vital role in this process." Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
