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BRAZIL: SOCIAL SECURITY REFORM

November, 2019 – Brazil – Rossetti Advogados On November 12, 2019, the Brazilian Congress enacted Amendment to Constitution No. 103, which instituted the Brazilian social security reform. The social security reform has been under discussion over the last few years, and it is being done at an important time for Brazil, as the country has…

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AUSTRALIA: IP RIGHTS

November, 2019 – Australia – Silberstein & Associates Expert help is essential when considering registering a design application with IP Australia. Getting your design registered might seem like a simple thing to do: just go on IP Australia’s website and start a new application! It looks quick, easy and a great way to save on…

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Belgium: Recent changes in Belgian Company Law

November, 2019 – Belgium – Van Marcke Advocaten. The importance of a competitive company law is clear. The Belgian legislator has finally taken an important step to make the chaotic legislation around Belgian company law more efficient, more modern and more competitive. The most important changes in the new law are as follows.

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BRAZIL: EU-MERCOSUR AGREEMENT

October, 2019 – Brazil – Rossetti Advogados Last July, Mercosur and the European Union (EU) concluded the negotiations of their first bi-regional trade agreement, twenty years after negotiations between both blocs began. As provided in the agreement, the main purpose is the immediate or gradual reduction of import tariffs between the European and South American…

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AUSTRALIA: RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF EUROPEAN

October, 2019 – Australia – Silberstein & Associates When did the humble cheese plate become so contentious? Restrictions on the use of European Geographical Indications: An Australian Perspective Written by John Aclis October 1, 2019 Have you ever bought prosciutto or camembert, brie, edam or gouda cheese? Australian producers of such foodstuffs may soon face significant…

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BRASIL: ECONOMIC FREEDOM LAW

October, 2019 – Brazil – Rossetti Advogados On September 20, 2019, the Brazilian Federal Government enacted Federal Law No. 13.874, named Economic Freedom Law. This law presents a new cycle in the country, revisiting the Government’s role in the economy, lessening the bureaucracy and simplifying the economic activity, especially for small and medium-sized entrepreneurs. The…

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Nasdaq Stock Market to Apply Additional Criteria for Initial and Continued Listing

纳斯达克交易所对首次和持续挂 牌应用额外要求 Nasdaq Stock Market has recently released two new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs 416 and 1696) in connection with the particular circumstances under which Nasdaq will apply additional and more stringent criteria as part of its review of initial and continued listings. This memorandum discusses the FAQs and relevant Nasdaq listing rules. 纳斯达克交易所最近发布了两个新的常见问题解答(编号416和1696),纳斯达克在审批首次和持续上市时将采取额外和更严格标准。本备忘录将讨论常见问题解答以及相关的纳斯达克上市规则。 Additional…

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BREXIT – CHANGES TO THE IMMIGRATION POLICY

On 23 June 2016, the citizens of the UK, by a slim majority, voted to leave the EU.  Almost three years on and an exact Brexit date is yet to be determined.  The UK Immigration Rules introduced, however, a new application that caters for all EU nationals living in the UK.

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BRAZIL: PRIVATIZATION & CONCESSION

April, 2019 – Brazil – Rossetti Advogados At least 229 privatization and concession ongoing projects in 12 different sectors With the inauguration of President Bolsonaro and his team, the year 2019 began with a perspective of advancing the privatization and concessions agenda in the country, amidst the change of federal and state governments, a better…

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ARGENTINA: TAX AND TRADE MATTERS

DUTIES ON EXPORTS OF SERVICES REALLY ARE COMING INTO EFFECT AS OF JANUARY 2, 2019

HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

In our Client Update dated September 20, 2018 we reported on Decree No. 793/18 issued by the president seeking to continue or increase duties on exports of goods and, for the first time in Argentine history, to impose duties on exports of services. That Client Update can be found here. (https://www.linkedin.com/company/wiener-soto-caparros/)

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