Brazilian corporate law: the right to be lonely

Just like a person has the right to be single, a legal entity must have the right to choose whether to associate with others or to conduct its business alone.

Brazilian software law: register or not?

One question still beats brazilian developers: should they register that perfect software that they put so much effort into and makes them so proud?

Brazil: The Rise of a New Corporate Law

Not long ago, Brazil appeared to be fulfilling its glorious destiny. The country was enjoying a 7.5% economic growth and the prospects of hosting the World Cup and the Olympic Games, combined with soaring prices of the Brazilian commodities and discovery.

Brazilian e-commerce: who is afraid of going virtual?

E-commerce can be a great way to boost one’s business. However, in order to fully benefit from the opportunities brought by the huge Brazilian e-market and meet all legal requirements, it is crucial to undergo an in-depth legal compliance ...

The olympics may be coming but olympics copyrights have been here for awhile

People looking to make a profit and explore opportunities brought by the Olympic Games should be aware that the Games are made not only of Olympic spirit but also by Olympic deep pockets.

Dubsmash: invenção ou violação?

O Dubsmash não pode ser considerado um provedor de hospedagem, e sim de informação. Não são os usuários que postam informação e conteúdo protegido, e sim o próprio Dubsmash. Sua conduta deve então ser regida pela regra geral do Art. 29 da Lei dos Direitos Autorais.

Religião e Direito: 67 Anos do Estado de Israel e breve comparativo à realidade brasileira

A Importância da separação entre Estado e religião está no sentido de impedir um possível choque entre os valores destas duas instituições, que podem ser muitas vezes contraditórios. Tenta-se artificialmente preservar as esferas de influência de cada um

Brasil e Israel: parceria de gigantes

A simbiose de conhecimentos pode gerar inovações que melhorem nossa vida, seja na descoberta de novas tecnologias, curas para doenças ou em medidas efetivas de combate à seca que vem castigando o Brasil nos últimos anos

New Brazilian Code of Civil Procedures brings welcome changes regarding foreign forum selection clauses

Overall, the new law brings the positive impact of promoting legal certainty and safeguarding the will of the contracting parties at the time of execution of the agreement, reducing the possibility of co-existence of conflicting decisions.

The protective evil: limitation on the remittance of royalties in connection with ip licensing rights in Brazil

Companies shall have unfettered liberty on choosing how they wish to exploit and repatriate their royalties to accommodate their logistic needs and better serve the market, thereby generating wealth both in their country of origin and their subsidiaries

Israel e Pernambuco: parceria start up

A formação do espírito empreendedor não pode ser considerada o principal alicerce para construção da “Nação Start-Up”, mas apenas seu mecanismo de ignição.

New rules regarding e-commerce in Brazil

However, when it comes to companies operating entirely on-line and whose main purpose is the commercialization of intangible digital products and services, this rule seems very questionable.

Impact of international anti-corruption regulations in business conducted in Brazil

It is notable the advance brought by the Brazilian Anti-corruption Act to prevent corrupt/bribery offenses by providing both preventive (fostering anti-corruption policies/compliances) and repressive (administrative/civil sanctions) measures.