What are the key aspects of Brazilian employment law that differ significantly from those in other jurisdictions, and how can global companies ensure compliance with these regulations? The main differences from other jurisdictions is that Brazilian labour rights are deemed to be of public interest and may not be waived. In addition Brazil is widely …
Introduction The separation of assets between a company and its related parties is a fundamental principle enshrined in both the Brazilian Civil Code and the Brazilian Insolvency Law (Federal Law No. 11,101/2005). However, according to article 50 of the Brazilian Civil Code, if there is an abuse of legal personality, demonstrated by misusing its purpose …
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In the years preceding the Brazilian Data Protection Law (Law No. 13.709/2018 or LGPD), there were already legal texts in force that provided for the protection of privacy and personal data in a sparse manner in Brazil, such as the Federal Constitution of 1988, the Consumer Defense Code – Law No. 8.078/90, the Civil Code …
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The last couple of years were difficult and challenging for all countries and the situation was no different for Brazil.
Overshadowed by the pandemic, Latin America’s GDP growth results closed 2020 at nearly -8%, while global GDP growth results closed at -5%. The growth forecast for 2021 is at 4.1%, relying on the vaccination efforts across Latin America countries to combat Covid-19, as well as the many relief packages launched by the world’s biggest economies …