The National Consumer Secretariat (“SENACON”) has been implementing efforts in the review and update of the “Customer Service Decree” (Federal Decree No. 6,523 / 2008- which sets general rules on the Customer Services) within the scope of the National Council for Consumer Protection. Recently, SENACON held a Workshop to publicly discuss the revision of the […]
On October 1st, 2020, Federal Law No. 14,066 was published, which substantially altered the National Dam Safety Policy (Federal Law No. 12,334/2010), especially regarding (i) the classification of risk and potential damage associated with dams, (ii) the preparation of the Dam Safety Plan, (iii) preparation of the Action and Emergency Plan, (iv) new administrative infractions […]
Ordinance No. 518/2020 from the Ministry of Environment was published on October 01, 2020, launching the Forest+ Carbon Modality Program. The Forest+ Program, created by Ordinance No. 288/2020 from the Ministry of Environment, aims at encouraging the private market of payments for environmental services, towards enabling the conservation and protection of native vegetation in all […]
The Municipal Law No. 17,471/2020 was published this last Thursday (October 01, 2020), and establishes the mandatory implementation of the take back system in the Municipality of São Paulo to be held by producers, importers, distributors and sellers of the following products and their packaging: (i) used and contaminated lubricating oil and its residues; (ii) lead-acid batteries; […]
On September 24, 2020, it was published on the Official Journal (DOU) the Law No. 175/2020, effective as of the date of publication, which provides for rules for the rules regarding the Municipal Service Tax (ISS) payment to both the Municipality of the provider establishment and the Municipality of residence of the borrower, regarding health […]
On September 24, 2020, it was published on the Official Journal (DOU) the Law No. 175/2020, effective as of the date of publication, which provides for rules for the rules regarding the Municipal Service Tax (ISS) payment to both the Municipality of the provider establishment and the Municipality of residence of the borrower, regarding health […]
The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office (BPTO) has published a notice informing that the regime of trademark co-ownership is effective as of September 15, 2020. Thus, it is now allowed to register a trademark in the name of more than one owner through new filings or assignment of existing applications or registrations. The co-ownership, previously […]
The Superintendence of Private Insurance (Susep) published on Wednesday (September 2) in the “Federal Official Gazette” (DOU) Circular 612, which provides for policies and procedures aimed at combating crimes of money laundering and prevention of terrorism. The instrument must be complied by insurance companies, brokers, capitalization companies, reinsurers and open private pension entities. The norm imposes new […]
1. A reminder that in compliance with the National Monetary Council’s Resolution (“Resolução”) No. 3,854, of May 27, 2010 and the Brazilian Central Bank’s Ruling (“Circular”) No. 3,624, of February 06, 2013, the individuals and legal entities resident, domiciled or with headquarters in Brazil are obliged to declare to the Central Bank the assets and […]
