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• The Economist Proposes Sweeping Changes to Help Brazil’s Economy

  Just four years after The Economist published a cover story entitled “Brazil Takes Off,” the newspaper took a second look at the reversal of fortune... Read more

  Posted on 26 November 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Brazil Affirms Its Investment Love Affair with Florida

  Brazilians love Florida. With its business-friendly policies, its affordable real estate, and its tropical weather, Florida is attracting an increasing number o... Read more

  Posted on 19 November 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• New US Ambassador Brings Hope of Cooperation and Investment to Brazil

  Newly appointed U.S. Ambassador to Brazil, Liliana Ayalde, arrived to her post in September amid international concern over the U.S. Read more

  Posted on 12 November 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Siscoserv: Brazil’s New Tool for Monitoring International Transactions

  Individuals and businesses in Brazil that are involved in international transactions have new registration requirements. These unique requirements relate... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Brazil Fights Corruption By Encouraging Corporate Compliance Programs

  There was a time when ethics compliance could be handled by a company’s lawyer and in-house legal team. Today, compliance is a beast of its own, frequently... Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Brazil Courting Foreign Investors for Infrastructure Improvements

  President Dilma Rousseff and her envoys have been on an international roadshow in the attempt to stimulate the interest of international investors in a growing... Read more

  Posted on 25 October 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Mensalão: Is Brazil’s Court Stalling the Fight Against Corruption?

  In a stunning 6 to 5 decision, the justices of Brazil’s Supreme Federal Tribunal voted to reopen crucial parts of what has been considered one of the most... Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Brazilian Federal District Seeks to Ban Toy and Replica Guns

  Beginning in 2014, stores in the Brazilian Federal District will no longer be able to sell toy or replica guns. The new law is part of a broader series of publi... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Brazil Imposes Term Limits for Heads of Sports Confederations

  In yet another effort to increase transparency in governance, Brazil's Senate has approved term limits for leaders of sports confederations. Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• How New Companies Can Avoid Expensive Legal Mistakes

  Avoiding legal mistakes is key for any new company. Hiring an attorney from the start and having well drafted contracts are two ways to avoid problems. Read more

  Posted on 11 October 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Struggling with Brazil’s High Taxes, Even in the Art World

  Brazil is known for its high taxes. But for art collectors and lovers in Brazil, those high taxes are taking their toll, particularly on this year's ArtRio. Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Apple Is Coming to Brazil (Slowly)

  Apple, the world's mega smartphone manufacturer, has yet to open shop in Brazil. It's a telling sign of the difficulties in doing business in Brazil. Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Brazil’s New Education Reform Law

  The rankings are out and Brazilian universities are far from topping the list of best schools. But a new education reform law may quickly change that. Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Odd Facts You May Not Know About Criminal Law in Brazil

  Brazilian criminal law has a unique flavor of its own. Here are a few odd facts that you may not know about criminal law in Brazil. Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• US Expatriates Renounce Citizenship to Avoid Tax Obligations

  More Americans are giving up their US citizenship in an effort to avoid the increasing tax reporting and payment obligations being enforced by the IRS. Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• The Important Role of Notaries in Brazil

  The role of notaries in Brazil can seem strange if you are not familiar with the civil law system. In Brazil, notaries are a key part of doing business. Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Brazilian Senate Approves Arrivals Duty Free Allowance

  The US$500 limit on duty free purchases made in Brazil is low, so the Brazilian government is now considering increasing the limit to US$1,200. Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• FATCA Registration Is Now Available Online

  Financial institutions in Brazil and around the world are gearing up as the US Internal Revenue Service debuts its online FATCA registration platform. Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Brazil’s Economic Future Depends on More Than Just Investment

  It's all about investment; or is it? Brazil seeks ways to boost its economy by diversifying investment strategies in multiple business sectors. Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Brazil Returns Attention to Data Privacy

  As reports of US government spying continue to circulate, Brazil turns its attention back to a data privacy law that was proposed to Congress in 2009. Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY