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This article points out that in case the corporate purpose of the legal entity is distorted, deviating the company from its goal for acts deliberately performed by its members, officers and managers, or, further, if such individuals cause improperly a confusion between their own assets and legal entity’s, the abuse of corporate entity is acknowledged, with the legitimation of court intervention, establishing the effects on the private assets of members and officers, who become equally and jointly liable for company’s obligations.

There are two bills presently in the final stages of approval from the Brazilian Senate and the House of Representatives - respectively, including guidelines for regulation, monitoring, and sanctions for violations related to gambling.

This article provides an overview of the option clauses in Shareholders Agreements regulated by Brazilian law and the instruments that can be used by the parties in order to assure the enforceability of said clauses.

This article discusses key processes, issues and tips regarding employment litigation in several jurisdictions around the world.

In this article, learn the consequences employers face when employees work in a high noise environment.

This is a global guide to anti-corruption legislation.

Patent enforcement proceedings in Argentina.

Due diligence is a fundamental tool for decision makers to evaluate whether or not they should move on with a given transaction. A due diligence report provides valuable information for different levels of reports.

A brief review of Brazil's recent Antitrust law.

A review of the recent interest and penalties amnesty related to the Brazilian state sales tax on companies importing goods. Includes discussion of how companies can reduce outstanding liabilities and resolve pending litigation.