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• CADE Guidelines Regulate Antitrust Concerns in International Mergers

  For the first time since Brazil's antitrust Law 12.529/11 went into force, the regulatory authority, CADE, issued conditions to two international mergers. Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Brazil Police Investigate Source of Bolsa Família Rumor

  Brazil's Bolsa Família, the social welfare program that provides federal assistance to poor Brazilian families in poverty, causes chaos throughout Brazil. Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Brazil Celebrates 70th Anniversary of Labor Law (CLT) Amid Debate

  May 3rd marked the anniversary of the enactment of Brazil's infamous labor law (CLT), a point of controversy with employers who seek freedom of contract. Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Brazil Becomes 79th Nation to Sign the UN’s CISG

  Taking an important step towards stimulating economic growth through international trade, Brazil recently became the 79th nation to agree to the United Nations... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• New Law to Help Modernize Brazilian Ports

  A new ports law was approved by the Congress in Brazil this month, but has still to be authorized by Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff. Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Brazil is Working Hard to Attract More Immigrants

  The Brazilian government is squarely focused on long-term economic development. Understanding that increasing and sustaining economic development relies on an... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Fraud Alert: Government Bonds in Brazil

  In Brazil, fraud is unfortunately an everyday issue. Initialing pages to contracts, notarizing signatures and obtaining witness signatures are just some of the... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Gay Marriage in Brazil: The New Ruling

  Last week, the National Council of Justice (CNJ) in Brazil effectively legalized gay marriage in Brazil by ruling that government offices that issue marriage... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Tougher Drunk Driving Laws (Lei Seca) in Brazil

  The penalties in Brazil for driving drunk just got a bit stiffer (Lei Seca). Many are now questioning whether it makes sense to even have a single drink. Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Tougher Drunk Driving Laws (Lei Seca) in Brazil Means Stiffer Penalties

  Traffic accidents are the second-leading cause of death in Brazil, behind homicides. According to the Ministry of Health, about 40,000 Brazilians die in... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Brazil’s Real Estate Boom Outpaces All Other Countries

  No other country in the world beats Brazil when it comes to rising housing prices. This is according to the March 2013 Global Real Estate Index released by... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Brazil’s Role in the Rise of Cross-Border M&A Transactions

  M A continues to be the fastest and most effective way for companies to gain a foothold and build scale in new market areas, both domestically and... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Brazil Shows Great Potential as One of the BRICS

  BRICS is an acronym that refers to Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. All of these countries are deemed to be at a similar stage of economic... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Things to Consider When Seeking a Transnational Divorce

  Transnational divorces are on the rise. An ever increasing number of international marriages have led to more international divorces. Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• 4G Data Services Rolling Out in Anticipation of the 2014 World Cup

  Brazil’s wireless Internet customers are getting a big boost in speed. Telecom giant Oi has launched its high-speed 4G mobile Internet services in Rio just... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Mega Sporting Events Bring Foreign Investment Opportunities in Brazil

  Brazil is set to host the next soccer World Cup to be held in 2014. It will also host the Rio Summer Olympics in 2016. With Brazil hosting two of the world’s... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Brazilians and Foreigners Prepare for Income Tax Day

  As the April 30th income tax deadline approaches, Brazilians and foreigners prepare to declare their annual income to the Receita Federal (Secretariat of the... Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Foreign Investors Take Advantage of New Tax Cuts in Brazil

  Foreign and domestic companies considering making significant investments in Brazil have a new reason to be optimistic. That’s because Brazil has continued to... Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Brazil’s Agribusiness Sector Offers Huge Opportunities for Investors

  As the Brazilian agribusiness sector continues to become more competitive internationally, foreign investors are taking a closer look at investing in land in... Read more

  Posted on 16 April 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• E-Commerce Companies Tap Into Brazil’s Growing Online Market

  By following trends in social media, it’s easy to see why Brazil is currently the hottest market for foreign start-up technology and e-commerce companies. Read more

  Posted on 12 April 2013 LEGAL, SOCIETY