With an abundance of natural resources and a diverse population, Brazil is well-placed to lead ESG initiatives and could be uniquely positioned to propel sustainable practices in the region. As an increasing—though still...more
In light of the DOJ’s most recent guidance on the use of personal devices and third-party messaging applications by corporate personnel, this White Paper addresses issues and challenges that companies are facing in this area...more
10/18/2023
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Compliance ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Collection ,
Data Privacy ,
Data Protection ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Electronic Communications ,
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) ,
Guidance Update ,
Instant Messaging Apps ,
Mobile Devices ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) ,
White Collar Crimes ,
Workplace Communication
Established in 1974 in Washington, D.C., the CFTC was originally responsible for overseeing and regulating the commodity futures and options markets in the United States. Initially, its primary focus was to regulate trading...more
9/16/2021
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CFTC ,
Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) ,
Derivatives ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Enforcement Authority ,
Foreign Exchanges ,
Futures ,
Latin America ,
Regulatory Authority ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Regulatory Violations ,
Swaps
The Development: On July 8, 2019, Brazil enacted Law No. 13,853/19 outlining the final version of its General Data Protection Law.
The Purpose: The final bill introduces some important changes to the regulations...more
The Development: Brazilian President Michel Temer enacted the Brazilian General Data Protection Law on August 14, 2018.
The Purpose: The newly enacted General Data Protection Law is intended to regulate the treatment of...more
Brazilian President Michel Temer issued two decrees (Decrees Nos. 9.406/18 and 9.407/18) on June 12, 2018, amending Brazil's existing mining code and establishing additional environmental and public safety...more
The Situation: High unemployment rates, combined with an outdated Brazilian protectionist labor regime that imposed high costs on employers, created the opportunity for a new approach to labor regulation.
The Result: Brazil...more
12/7/2017
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Collective Bargaining ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Frivolous Lawsuits ,
Incentive Compensation ,
International Labor Laws ,
Job Creation ,
Layoffs ,
Mandatory Arbitration Clauses ,
Office Equipment ,
Part-Time Employees ,
Selling a Business ,
Severance Agreements ,
Severance Pay ,
Unions