Coronavirus and Force Majeure in Administrative Contracts
3/30/2020 The world is currently concerned about the immediate and future consequences of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). With the number of infected individuals already in the hundreds of thousands, and entire countries in quarantine, there is no economic sector that has managed to escape its effects. Given the scenario, it became impossible to fulfill an […]
Brazil’s Registry of Commerce amends anti-money laundering rules
3/30/2020 Brazil’s Central Registry of Commerce (DREI) on March 9 issued a normative ruling (IN No. 76) laying down the rules to be followed by each state registry in regard to anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (Law No. 9,613/1988) and also concerning enforcement of the rules issued by the UN Security Council […]
Arbitration Chambers lay down new administrative guidelines due to the Covid-19 pandemic
3/30/2020 Due to Covid-19, declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO), and considering the government’s actions to prevent the spread of the virus, many Brazilian arbitration chambers issued administrative resolutions laying down guidelines and taking measures with respect to their operations and the conduction of arbitration proceedings. Measures taken generally refer to working […]
Brazil’s Health Surveillance Agency approves rule on the registration of advance therapy medicinal products
3/30/2020 The Brazilian health surveillance agency Anvisa issued a rule on the registration of advanced therapy medicinal products (RDC No. 338 of February 20, 2020) upon proof of efficacy, safety and quality for use and marketing in Brazil. The new rule will come into force on June 1. Advanced therapy refers to medicinal products […]
Superior Court of Justice sets the limit for the base of non-tax contributions at 20 minimum wages
3/30/2020 The 1st Panel of the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) has recently set the maximum amount of the base to be used when calculating non-tax contributions – such as the S System and Incra contributions – at 20 minimum wages. The ruling was given on Appeal Case No. 1570980/SP. This STJ ruling found that […]
Coronavirus and force majeure in Administrative Contracts
The world is currently concerned about the immediate and future consequences of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19). With the number of infected individuals already in the hundreds of thousands, and entire countries in quarantine, there is no economic sector that has managed to escape its effects. Given the scenario, it became impossible to fulfill an endless […]
