The Brazilian Federal Supreme Court decides not to recognize simultaneous stable unions
12/29/2020 In a tight score, the Brazilian Federal Supreme Court (STF), by 6 votes to 5, denied the recognition of simultaneous stable unions, in the judgment of Extraordinary Appeal No. 1,045,273. On that occasion, the appellant filed a request for recognition of the same-sex stable union, combined with a request for declaration of social […]
Anvisa authorizes emergency use of vaccine against COVID-19
12/29/2020 On December 10, the Brazil’s national sanitary regulator Anvisa approved a resolution which allows laboratories to request the authorization for experimental, emergency use of vaccines against COVID-19. The decision formalizes the announcement made on December 2, being the regulatory instrument that must be observed by the companies that develop the vaccines together with […]
ANVISA joins PIC/S
The National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) has completed the process of joining the Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme (PIC/S). The Agency will become the 54th member of the international pharmaceutical inspection initiative and will now have the international recognition of excellence in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) inspections of drugs and pharmaceutical inputs for human use. PIC […]
The pandemic of Cyber Attacks
12/2/2020 The great adherence to remote work caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has considerably changed human relations and the style of work. In this context, the high usage of digital platforms from personal devices, including in professional activities, has become the rule. As a result, there is an increase in cyber attacks exploiting vulnerabilities […]
ESG in the Infrastructure sector: green debentures and sustainable bids
12/2/2020 In times of low interest, investment in private securities is more attractive than in government bonds, making debentures an alternative for fixed income investors and a way of raising funds. At the same time, there is a greater appreciation of bonds issued by companies that have socially responsible attitudes, focused on the most […]
Shareholders voting restriction in case of potential conflict of interest
12/2/2020 On November 13, CVM’s Collegiate Body held an appeal trial related to the inquiry carried out by the founding shareholders of Linx S.A. (“Linx”) regarding the process of the acquisition of such company by Stone (CVM Case No. 19957.005563/2020-75). In October 2020, Linx announced to the market that it had received from its […]
