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On October 08, 2025, the federal government issued Decree No. 12.657/2025, which, in addition to establishing the National Migration and Refuge Policy
Definition of Highly Renowned Brand: A highly renowned brand is one that is recognized by a large portion of the consumer public, regardless of the
The National Institute of Industrial Property (“INPI”) has introduced significant changes to the processing of trademark and patent applications, in addition to changing official fees.
Brazilian law firm Montgomery is pleased to announce the expansion of its activities in relation to serving French clients, with the
Below, we highlight the nine pillars for implementing or improving a compliance program: 1. Commitment and support from senior management Initiative and commitment
On its 10th anniversary, Montgomery is proud to share the growth of its activities in the legal market, now also in the energy area, with
“What makes Montgomery special? Our customers, suppliers, and former colleagues have sent us their testimonials to answer that question.”
The Superior Court of Justice (STJ) is in the process of standardizing its understanding of the validity of message exchanges carried out through the application
Approved by Joint Ordinance SEPRT/RFB 33, of October 06, 2022, the new version S-1.1 of eSocial brings a new data declaration obligation
Introduction to the Regulatory Framework 1. How many categories of lawyers are there in your jurisdiction? In Brazil there is only one category of lawyer
by Neil Montgomery Constitution Form What form does your constitution take? Brazil has a formal, written constitution, recorded in a single document, which was
On December 21, 2022, the Federal Government published Provisional Measure No. 1.147/2022, addressing new limitations to the Emergency Program for the Resumption of
The Government of the Federative Republic of Brazil (“Brazil”) and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (“United Kingdom”) signed, on 29
Continuing a trend of greater flexibility in social deliberations, Law No. 14.451/2022, which comes into force on October 22.10.2022, XNUMX, changes certain
On April 5, 2022, Decree No. 11.034/2022 was published, establishing the following rules and guidelines regarding the Customer Service
Under discussion since 2010, the new Code of Criminal Procedure is expected to be voted on later this year. There are expectations that the working group of
Promulgated at the end of last year, the new Legal Framework for the Foreign Exchange Market, established by Law No. 14.286 of 2021, will begin to produce effects
CNIG MJSP Resolution No. 45, published in the Official Gazette of the Union on January 24, 01, aims to encourage foreigners to work remotely for companies
The Official Gazette of the Union of December 30, 2021 published Law No. 14,826, of 29/12/2021 (“Legal Framework for Exchange”), which creates
The federal government issued Provisional Measure (MP) No. 1.094/2021, published in the extra edition of the official gazette on December 31, 2021, which
Law No. 14.195 of August 26, 2021 amends several provisions of Corporate Legislation, from the creation of the Plural Vote to the simplification
On International LGBTQIA+ Pride Day, with the aim of disseminating information and awareness, Drielle Amate Matta and Raquel Machado, members of Montgomery & Associados,
The Central Bank of Brazil (“BACEN”), through Circular No. 3.795/2016, established the rules regarding the declaration of the Five-Year Census of Foreign Capital
With the promise of more aggressive management in terms of trade agreements and agreements to avoid double taxation between countries (“DTA”),
Drielle Amate Matta Pablo Christian Dias Removal of pregnant employees from in-person work activities as a protective health measure – Law No. 14.151/2021 Sanctioned
Drielle Amate Matta Felipe Camargo de Araújo NEW PROVISIONAL MEASURES IN THE LABOR SCOPE – COVID-19 The Brazilian government reissued the measures taken in the year of
The Plenary of the Federal Senate approved on 30/03/2021 Bill No. 88/2015, which provides for the payment of fines to companies that make different payments.
On March 31, 2021, the Superintendence of Private Insurance (Susep) published CNSP Resolution No. 407/2021, which sets out general principles and characteristics
On February 18, 2021, the Federal Supreme Court (“STF”) ended a divergence that had been dragging on for years to define that the ISS is the
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President Jair Bolsonaro has submitted a Complementary Bill to the Chamber of Deputies that proposes creating a legal framework for startups. The bill
To read the full content, click here: Validity of the General Data Protection Law (LGPD)
Provisional Measure No. 931/2020 was converted into Law No. 14.030/2020, which has been in force since July 29.07.20120, XNUMX, bringing important provisions for corporations
The Third Panel of the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) ruled that donations between spouses married under a universal community property regime are impossible.
On August 5, 2020, Provisional Measure No. 925/2020 issued by the Brazilian Government on March 19, 2020 was converted into Law
03/04/2020 (information and measures available up to this date, subject to change as new measures are announced by the authorities) With the declaration of a pandemic
26/03/2020 (information and measures available until 19:XNUMX p.m. on this date, subject to daily changes as new measures are announced by the authorities) With the declaration of a pandemic
Brazil, like many other countries, has been adopting measures to minimize the spread of the novel coronavirus. Law No. 13.979/20 was recently published.
Given the current scenario experienced by Brazilian society due to the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus (“Covid-19”), we have selected some key points of a civil nature arising from the
By means of Ordinance No. 543/20, the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service temporarily suspended the deadline for procedural acts and administrative procedures. In-person service at
Regarding the right to renew lease agreements, it is known that the renewal action must be proposed in a timely manner, within the first six months
According to Decree No. 10.278/2020, published on March 18, 2020, Brazil begins to establish techniques and requirements for digitalization
Like most countries, Brazil has implemented a series of temporary restrictive measures related to immigration in order to try to contain the spread
According to Decree No. 10.271/2020, published on March 09, 2020, Brazil adopts and undertakes to comply with the
On December 26, 2019, the President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, enacted Law No. 13.966/19, the new Franchising Law, which repealed and
On November 27, 2019, the National Immigration Council, an agency linked to the Ministry of Justice and Public Security, published Normative Resolution No.
With the intention of modernizing the Regulatory Standards (NRs) for Occupational Health and Safety and increasing the productivity and competitiveness of Brazilian companies without
