An analysis of draft rules regarding the lease of port terminals in the cities of Santos and Belem, Brazil as well as the "rebalance" of existing port terminal lease agreements.
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.
This is a sample daily fantasy sports website.
The new Brazilian Competition Law entered into force in May 2012, and, among the several changes introduced by the new law, the most significant is the adoption of a pre-merger review system. By adopting a pre-merger review system, Brazil aligned itself with jurisdictions in the United States and Europe. This article considers the impact and timing of the review system, and it also provides an overview of the other changes; in particular, those concerning administrative proceedings related to anticompetitive conducts.
This sample outlines the rules and guidelines for communicating company-related information, and/or any of its affiliated companies, or any of their respective clients, beneficiaries, guests, suppliers, employees, officers, directors, and/or owners, in any blog, on a website, or otherwise on the internet via social networking forums whether used in or outside the workplace.
This sample is divided into three sections: (1) the formal company requirements related to company data, the internet and email, (2) the company portal site (intranet), and (3) social media guidelines when posting or reacting to comments or pictures about the company on collaborative websites (i.e., Facebook, Twitter, You Tube, My Space, Flickr, etc.)
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is intended to give consumers greater control on how their personal information is collected, managed and shared. Proposed regulations within this guideline are complex and have far-reaching impact on businesses and consumers alike. In this Quick Overview, draft regulations are explained so in-house counsel can educate and prepare their business and IT departments.
Latin America remains a market of opportunity and investment for multinationals, but significant corruption problems present complex obstacles for investing and operating in the region. A panel of leading anti-corruption compliance professionals will discuss the legal and business challenges faced by companies with global operations, and provide strategies to develop region- and country-specific programs, with special emphasis on Mexico and Brazil. They’ll also review recent high-profile investigations and targets for enforcement.
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."
Would you like to move up, either within your current company or at another company? Maybe become a senior lawyer at a large organization or a general counsel of an any-size corporation? You work hard and charting your advancement is always on your to-do list, but somehow it always stays at the bottom, thanks to company meetings and more. This panel of career specialists will discuss meaningful ways for you to approach advancement in the in-house profession and show you ways to build your skill set so that when the next big position comes along, your resume and you will get in the door.
Companies selling CBD products face unique challenges as industrial hemp legislation continues to evolve. Get the answers needed to manage risks.
No matter what type of business you are in, you probably have a website. Did you know that even if you sell purple widgets to pre-teens you could be sued for patent infringement? Read on to find out the steps you can take to access the risk and minimize the liability of an infringement that you may not even know you're involved in.
This brief overview outlines the general legal framework regarding cookies used on the websites in Poland. It focuses mainly on the aspects concerning the requirements of providing sufficient information to the user in a manner described in the legal provisions, as well as obtaining the user's consent to the use of cookies on the websites they enter.
The court-supervised reorganization of corporations introduced by the Brazilian Reorganization and Bankruptcy Law (LRF) arose in order to lower credit risk and achieve greater reductions in interests accrued on financial loans. However, little has been said about the fact that the LRF has introduced several capital market protection mechanisms, which is discussed in this article.
If your client’s marketing department is hot to sell advertising spots on your corporation’s brand new website, you need this 12-step program, covering issues from the tax consequences of merchandise sold on the Internet to privacy concerns.
Review key provisions of the FCPA, UK Bribery Act, CFPOA, OECD, Brazil’s anticorruption law and others; highlight the extraterritoriality of each regulation and the impact on global businesses, incorporating recent enforcement actions; explore the local responsiveness vs. global efficiency debate, and how cultural norms impact the effectiveness of corporate compliance programs; and Discuss practical approaches to understanding and mitigating risks. (Topics of interest may include screening suppliers, distributors and agents, and drafting, maintaining and enforcing contractual provisions.)
Brazil's 2014 Anti-Corruption Law introduces administrative and civil liability on legal entities for illicit acts practiced against local and foreign public administration. Learn more about how this law will be enforced. This article is in Portuguese.
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.
With Brazil and Mexico ranked among the top 20 economies in the world and Peru as the ninth fastest growing economy, multinational corporations have expressed renewed interest in Latin America (LATAM) for business expansion and directed foreign investment. The LATAM market is an attractive investment destination due to low labor costs, resource richness and a young expanding consumer market. The regulation of the labor market, however, is strict and inflexible. American decision-makers who oversee operations in LATAM should carefully review local regulations to ensure compliance and avoid potentially costly errors. This article highlights the critical employment law issues for American corporations with business operations in LATAM.
A list of resources and a brief description of materials and websites with information on relationships with outside counsel.
This paper will outline some of the major areas where employee off-duty conduct intersects with the workplace, and the current “rules of the road” employers must be aware of when considering discipline or termination in such circumstances.
This QuickCounsel examines Brazil's new Anticorruption Law, compares it to the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (the "FCPA") and to the UK Bribery Act 2010 (the "Bribery Act"), and offers suggestions for corporate compliance departments that will need to prepare their companies to comply with the new law.
Small legal departments can recruit and retain diverse counsel through simple outreach steps, programs, and websites detailed in this article. Not only can you enrich your department with diversity, but also you can improve your client’s bottom line by bringing new perspectives to the table.
A template letter notifying an eCommerce platform that protected IP is being sold on their website without the permission of the IP owner.
This is a sample response letter in reply to a claim that a photo on a company's website infringes a copyright, such as a claim from a copyright troll.
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 publication provides corporate counsel and international practitioners with comprehensive jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction guidance to laws and regulations relating to digital businesses around the world.
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