In brief Federal Decree No. 11,034 of 2022, published on 5 April 2022, regulates Law No. 8,078/1990 – the Brazilian Consumer Defense Code, and establishes new guidelines regarding customer service center (Serviço de Atendimento ao Cliente or SAC). More details The new decree brings innovations to the SAC, which must guarantee that consumers obtain adequate […]
Trench Rossi Watanabe is among the Brazilian law firms with the most ranked areas in “Chambers Brazil: Contentious 2022”. The publication ranked the main players in the Brazilian legal market, with individual analysis of professionals and 12 categories focused on litigation. The firm was recognized in nine areas (Competition /Antitrust; Consumer Law, DR: Litigation; DR: […]
In brief The Foundation for Consumer Protection and Defense of the State of São Paulo – PROCON/SP issued Normative Ordinances No. 054 and 055, published on 24 March 2022, creating the “Verified Company” and “Efficiency” stamps. More details According to Ordinance No. 54, the “Verified Company” stamp aims to inform consumers that the supplier is […]
In brief On 01.04.2022, the Interministerial Ordinance MTP/MS n.17 was published, changing the measures to prevent, control and mitigate the risks of transmission of Covid-19, in the work environment, provided for in Annex I, of the Ordinance of June 20, 2020. In summary, the new Ordinance updates the previously provided measures and guidelines regarding the […]
In brief The National Health Surveillance Agency (“ANVISA”) published yesterday in the Official Gazette the Resolution RDC No. 657/2022, which provides for the regularization of software as medical device (SaMD). The topic is part of ANVISA’s 2021-2023 Regulatory Agenda and has been discussed together with society in recent years, especially from the opening of Public […]
Trench Rossi Watanabe has received the CESA Gender Equity Seal in the highest category entitled “Highlight”. This award recognizes law firms that have solid Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, taking into consideration several fronts, such as internal commitment, strategic planning, communication and participation rate. With a female majority in leadership for years, this recognition reinforces […]
In brief On 22 March 2022, Federal Decree No. 11,003/2022 setting up the Federal Strategy to Encourage the Sustainable Use of Biogas and Biomethane (“Federal Strategy”) was published. That same day, MMA Directive No. 71/2022, establishing the National Program for the Reduction of Methane Emissions (“Zero Methane Program”) in support of the commitments that Brazil […]
Executive Orders numbers 1108 and 1109 were published on March 28, 2022. They generally address the following aspects: (i) alternative measures impacting employment relationships; (ii) emergency program for job and income maintenance, referred to locally as the “BEM Program”, to assist in the combat of the social and economic adverse consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic; […]
On March 24th, the High Chamber of São Paulo Administrative Court (‘Tribunal de Impostos e Taxas – TIT’) decided to authorize the disallowance of ICMS’s credits in acquisitions from companies in Manaus Free Trade Zone. The decision was taken in line with the understanding of the Federal Supreme Court (STF) in the trial of Extraordinary […]
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