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In 2002, with the enactment of the new Brazilian Civil Code, the Brazilian Commercial Code lost much of its relevance and content, since the rules that regulated business activity were largely incorporated into the new Civil Code. More importantly, the changes introduced by the Civil Code in corporate law brought uncertainty and changes to known concepts and rules. Due to the controversy this has generated, the Brazilian Congress has recently been discussing a new Commercial Code. This article discusses the latest version of the Code, which has been released for public consultation.

This multi-jurisdictional resource provides practical information on cross-border data protection issues, including regulations, data controller obligations, rights to access personal data, international transfer of data, and data processing by third parties.

ACC Comment Letter to SEC on Concept Release No. 33-­‐9862, Possible Revisions to Audit Committee Disclosures

This guide presents jurisdictional overviews on counterfeit medicine laws in jurisdictions around the globe.

This article provides an explanation of the Clean Power Plan (CPP). The article also describes the CPP's development, previous legislation that led to its execution as well as the controversies surrounding its release within the United States.

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts Code of Best Legal Professional Practice applies to lawyers and firms who are licensed to practise in the DIFC and to lawyers and Law Firms who are engaged by licensed DIFC entities to provide legal services to those entities within the DIFC. Essentially, it will apply to all individuals effectively practising law in the DIFC.

This Guide provides an overview of law important to companies doing business in Kansas, USA, including law related to corporate organization, taxation, investment, labor and employment, dispute resolution, etc.

This Guide provides an overview of law important to companies doing business in Pennsylvania, USA, including law related to corporate organization, taxation, investment, labor and employment, dispute resolution, etc.

This Report provides an analysis of corruption within the EU’s Member States and of the steps taken to prevent and fight it. It aims to launch a debate involving the Commission, Member States, the European Parliament and other stakeholders, to assist the anti-corruption work and to identify ways in which the European dimension can help.

This guide is part of the Lex Mundi Global Practice Guide Series which features substantive overviews of laws, practice areas, and legal and business issues in jurisdictions around the globe.