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• Free Expression Under Attack at the Olympic Games

  

  Freedom of expression was under attack during the recent Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. The Brazilian constitution guarantees free expression. But a law... Read more

  Posted on 30 August 2016 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Legislative Measure Proposes New Chemicals Oversight

  

  While Brazil has laws governing certain chemical products, such as pesticides, sanitizing products, and hazardous materials, it has no broad laws regulating... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2016 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Change in Brazilian Law Broadens Market for Biologics

  

  In late 2015, drug developer Europharma received regulatory approval for Fiprima, a drug that helps patients with compromised immune systems as a result of... Read more

  Posted on 16 August 2016 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Advocates Seek Changes to Brazilian Blood Donation Policy

  

  Entertainers do not make public health policy, but they sometimes advocate for particular causes. Claudia Leitte is placing herself front and center in the... Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2016 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Brazil’s Central Bank Foreign Capital Census

  

  Since 1996, Brazil has required companies that have foreign shareholders to report on the investments these shareholders have in the country. Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2016 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Telecom Operator Files for Brazil’s Largest Ever Bankruptcy

  

  Oi SA became the largest telecommunications company in Brazil through a series of mergers and acquisitions. The company now claims another superlative: it has... Read more

  Posted on 26 July 2016 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Legal Services in Brazil for the Arrested Tourist

  

  The Olympics are coming to Rio de Janeiro in just a couple of weeks and there is no question that Brazil will be inundated with tourists. Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2016 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Brazilian Law Prohibits Ambush Marketing During Olympics

  

  With the Rio de Janeiro Summer Olympics starting on August 5, there is less than one month until the competition begins. As part of the preparation for the... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2016 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Court Ruling Loosens Disabled Worker Quotas for Employers

  

  People with disabilities experience everyday challenges that most able-bodied people do not face. In response, the Brazilian government adopted laws intended... Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2016 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Brazil M&A Update: Kroton, Restoque, and Renova in Deals

  

  Brazil’s economy may be on shaky ground, but that has not deterred some of the nation’s largest corporations from pursuing deals intended to make them... Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2016 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Interim President Considers Changes to Foreign Ownership of Farmland

  

  Economic stagnation has Brazil’s policymakers looking for answers. One solution could come in the form of a change to the Brazilian law that bars foreign... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2016 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Telecom Regulator Weighs Consequences of Broadband Data Caps

  

  Fixed broadband services have blossomed in popularity in Brazil, meeting a demand spurred in part by plans that offer unlimited data. Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2016 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• ‘Lunch Money Mafia’ Case Cracks Down on Students, Not Corruption

  

  Among the social benefits that Brazilian children can expect are provisions for their health and their schooling. Brazil’s constitution guarantees healthcare an... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2016 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Brazilian Law Simplifies Process for Recognizing Foreign Divorces

  

  Divorce is a common legal proceeding, but completing the process becomes more complex when the marriage crosses international borders. Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2016 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Cybercrime Attacks Climb Despite Laws Targeting Online Crime

  

  Brazil is on the rise in a critical world measure, but it is an unenviable ranking. The country is now among the top sources of cybercrime, according to new... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2016 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Rousseff Sidesteps Regulatory Review for New Cancer Drug

  

  As the rates of cancer diagnosis rise, so too does public demand for new treatment options. But this demand seems to rise faster than the pace of drug... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2016 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Law Requires Special Treatment for Seniors

  

  Respect for your elders means a variety of things depending upon the culture. In some areas, it simply means listening to the advice of those older than you. Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2016 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• New Mediation Program Brings Resolution to Civil Disputes

  

  A backlog of civil matters is overwhelming the courts, burdening judges, and blocking progress for lawyers and clients who want to see their cases reach... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2016 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Corruption Probe Snares Banker Safra

  

  For as long as governments have levied taxes, people have tried to find ways to avoid paying them. Joseph Safra, one of the wealthiest people in the world, has... Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2016 LEGAL, SOCIETY

• Proposed Constitutional Amendment to Land Management Raises Concerns

  

  The indigenous people of Brazil have long faced challenges coexisting alongside Brazilian industry. The search for metals, petroleum, and other natural resource... Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2016 LEGAL, SOCIETY