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Private M&A: equity value thresholds for triggering a MAC clause
A recent case provides helpful guidance on material adverse change (MAC) / material adverse effect (MAE) clauses in the context of Private M&A…
Novo manual de diretrizes de Programa de integridade para empresas privadas da cgu
Em 15 de outubro de 2024, a ControladoriaGeral da União (“CGU”) publicou o Volume II do “Manual Programa de Integridade: Diretrizes para Empresas…
CGU’s New Integrity Program Guideline for Private Companies
On October 15, 2024, the Brazilian Office of the Comptroller General (Controladoria-Geral da União or “CGU”) published Volume II of its Integrity…
Brazilian Superior Court of Justice authorizes cultivation of industrial hemp for medical purposes and sets regulation deadline for Anvisa
On November 13, 2024, the First Panel of the Brazilian Superior Court of Justice (STJ) unanimously authorized the planting, cultivation…
Substantive consolidation in Brazil: evolution and current regime
This article provides a historical overview on the substantive consolidation. It starts with a review of its general framework in the United States…
Trends in the Brazilian restructuring sector
This article comments on the main trends in the Brazilian restructuring sector, considering the changes brought by the amendment to the Brazilian…
Slogans in Brazil: BPTO to Start Registering Trademarks with Advertising Expressions
In October, the Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) announced a new interpretation regarding the registrability of advertising elements…
COP-29: Progress in the Operationalization of the International Carbon Credit Market
On November 11, 2024, one of the first substantive outcomes of the 29th Session of the UN Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on…
Acontece Tributário 4 a 9: de novembro de 2024
Em 4/11, foi publicado o Edital PGDAU nº 6, com propostas da Procuradoria-Geral da Fazenda Nacional para transação por adesão de créditos inscritos…
Brasília em Pauta - Edição Nº 182
Recurso especial que visa definir a possibilidade de imposição de tutela inibitória e de responsabilização civil por danos materiais e morais…
Brazilian Government Opens Consultation on Artificial Intelligence and Data Protection
Brazil’s National Data Protection Agency (“ANPD”) initiated a public consultation on the relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and data…
Ports and Maritime News | October 28 - November 4, 2024
On October 31, Brazil's National Waterway Transportation Agency (ANTAQ) released the Diagnosis of Decarbonization, Infrastructure and Hydrogen…
Securing International Law Protections for Brazilian Outbound Investments Against Geopolitical Risks
Brazilian investors investing outside of Brazil in jurisdictions all over the world should structure their investments through jurisdictions chosen…
ANPD inicia tomada de subsídios para regulamentação de Inteligência Artificial e proteção de dados
Autoridade Nacional de Proteção de Dados (ANPD) inaugurou, em 6 de novembro, a Tomada de Subsídios voltada ao desenvolvimento de diretrizes…
Concerns when licensing or litigating standard essential patents in Brazil considering wipo's 2024-2026 strategy
WIPO continually strives to positively influence the global IP System while maintaining its neutrality across different jurisdictions worldwide. In…
Financing sustainable development in Latin America
In recent years, many countries around the world have increased their focus on the preservation of the environment, the promotion of socially driven…
Acontece Tributário: 28 de outubro a 2 de novembro de 2024
Tributação simplificada - Novas exigências para empresas de comércio eletrônico que realizam remessas internacionais…
The recent developments regarding CARF’s casting vote
Brazil’s tax landscape is marked by a litigious culture, mostly stemming from the intricate network of laws and frequent governmental changes…
Brazilian PTO changes its understanding on the registration of “slogans” as trademarks
In a seminar open to the public held on October 30, 2024, the BPTO announced that it will change its interpretation of article 124, item VII, of Law…
INPI muda entendimento sobre o registro de “slogans” como marca
Em um encontro com os usuários, promovido no dia 30 de outubro de 2024, o INPI anunciou que mudará sua interpretação do artigo 124, inciso VII, da…
