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Companies Ignore the Danger of Collective Moral Damages (Brazil)
A review of the potential liabilities companies in Brazil face from collective moral damages in employment litigation.
A review of the potential liabilities companies in Brazil face from collective moral damages in employment litigation.
A review of officer/director liability in anti-corruption cases under Brazil's new anti-corruption law.
A review of strategies to reduce social security contribution costs under Brazilian law.
This resource is a global practice guide prepared by the Lex Mundi Agribusiness Practice Group covering the restrictions and incentives on the acquisition and ownership of interests in farmland.
Two of the globally significant patent-related events during the past year occurred in Europe and the United States, respectively.
A review of "moral damages" inflicted upon on employer by its employee. Acts such as unsuitable behavior, bad procedure, competition and, in particular, the violation of professional secrecy can give rise to "moral damages."
A review of Brazil's new anti-corruption law. Discusses the potential corruption liabilities of companies doing business, directly or indirectly, in Brazil.
A review of changes to Brazil's Commercial Representation Law, specifically the introduction of the sales agency concept in Brazilian contractual relationships.
A review of changes to Brazilian laws related to social security contributions. In some economic sectors, Brazilian law reduce social security contribution requirements to encourage growth.
The Anti-Corruption Law entered into force in Brazil last month. Under the new law, parent companies, subsidiaries, other affiliates and consortiums are jointly and severally liable for payment of fines and indemnification of damages resulting from unlawful acts. Read this article for further discussion of the main matters covered by the new law. This article is also available in Portuguese:
<p><a href=" http://www.acc.com/legalresources/resource.cfm?show=1359561">The Brazilian Anti-Corruption Law Comes Into Effect (Portuguese)</a></p>