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Sovereign Brazil plan: MP responds to tariff hike
On August 14, the federal government published, in a special edition of the Federal Official Gazette, Provisional Measure 1,309/25, which...
The Unconstitutionality of the IOF on Drawn-Risk Transactions
Recent decrees issued by the federal government continue to face widespread criticism, even prompting legislative proposals to nullify the effects...
Increase in the IOF and the Vices of its Motivation
The federal government recently introduced significant changes to the rates of Brazil's Tax on Financial Transactions (IOF), applicable to credit,...
Can employers require drug tests?
The adoption of alcohol and drug control policies in the workplace has gained traction among companies concerned with the safety of their operations...
Should the notice period paid in lieu be included in the profit-sharing calculation?
In recent years, Labor Courts of Appeals (TRTs) have ruled that the notice period paid in lieu – when the employee does not work during the notice...
Investigation of complaints against employees with guarantee of employment
Guarantee of employment, as provided for in various circumstances under Brazilian labor law, aims to protect employees in situations of increased...
New Law for Women Quota on Boards of Directors in Brazil
Brazil’s pursuit of gender equity in the corporate environment has taken a historic step forward with the enactment of Law No. 15,177 of July 23,...
How companies can deal with fake news
In a hyperconnected and digital world, information circulates quickly and easily, but not always with truthfulness and responsibility. In this...
Crisis management: advantages of out-of-court mediation
In business relationships, unexpected events, whether internal or external, can occur at any time, generating turbulence and instabilities capable...
Crisis management: international and transnational consequences
In the first article of this series on crisis management, we addressed the fact that a crisis often brings legal challenges on several fronts,...
Legal Aspects of Discrimination in educational institutions and Crisis Management
The Brazilian Supreme Court (STF) recognized, in a Direct Action of Unconstitutionality 5,668 (ADI 5,668), judged on July 1 hereof this year, "the...
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