3 April 2025
The new Construction Act, effective from 1 April 2025, brings a fundamental reform of building procedures in Slovakia after almost 50 years. It replaces the previous outdated law from 1976 and introduces a unified permitting procedure that combines zoning and construction procedures into one process. The processing of building permits is expected to be accelerated…
1 April 2025
The local media have been widely reporting an imminent free trade agreement (“FTA”) between Mercosur (a customs union composed of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay) and the European Union. Nonetheless, details have been sketchy and inconsistent. Special thanks to Satine Berton, 2025 intern and current candidate for a law degree at L’École de Droit de…
10 March 2025
In the first four months of the year, companies must approve the management accounts, analyze the financial statements, and decide on the allocation of profits. In general, the fiscal year coincides with the calendar year, ending on December 31, which means that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) or the Meeting of Members must take place…
6 February 2025
Law No. 15.040 of December 9, 2024 was sanctioned on December 9, 2024, establishing the new Legal Framework for Insurance in Brazil. With an expected effectiveness within one year from its sanctioning, this law marks a significant step toward modernizing and balancing the relationship between insurers and insureds, as well as promoting greater transparency and…
17 December 2024
Counterfeit goods can severely harm brand reputation and business operations in today´s global marketplace. As part of a manufacturer’s fight against piracy, one relatively easy step is to register with the “Sistema de Asientos de Alerta” or “Alert Entries System.”[1] The system offers manufacturers and other intellectual property rights holders a proactive way to protect…
4 December 2024
In simple terms, Stock Options are provided for in article 168, paragraph 3 of Law No. 6.404 of December 15, 1976 (“Corporation Law”) and are a benefit offered by companies to their employees or service providers, allowing them to purchase company’s shares at a fixed price on a future date. The main objective is to…
13 November 2024
Major Risks for Companies with Flexible Workforces Due to Lack of Industry Pension Fund (bpf) Protection in the Netherlands Recent advice from the Council of State (11 November 2024) highlights significant risks posed by new employment laws in the Netherlands. For companies with large pools of flexible workers, obligations to industry pension funds (bpf) present…
6 November 2024
On July 17, 2024, the Brazilian Data Protection Authority (ANPD) published Resolution No. 18/2024 (Resolution), which regulates the role of personal Data Protection Officers (DPOs), created by Law No. 13.709 of August 14, 2018 (General Data Protection Law – LGPD). The new regulation defines the responsibilities of the data protection officer, establishes guidelines for the…
9 October 2024
October 2024 – Rossetti Advogados On August 21st, the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) concluded a highly significant judgment for the legal and business sectors, establishing the Selic rate as the index to be used for the adjustment of civil debts. This decision, rendered in Special Appeal No. 1.795.982/SP, brings uniformity to the legal scenario,…
4 September 2024
On June 5, President Lula da Silva signed Law No. 14,879/24 into law, which introduced significant amendments to the Brazilian civil procedural law, especially regarding the choice of jurisdiction in private agreements. Pursuant to the new law, the choice of jurisdiction shall be directly linked to the domicile of the parties or to the place…
