In this ebook, we present the main proposed changes that include the opening of the electricity market, the reconfiguration of the allocation of charges and the change of the social tariff.
MTE POSTPONDS THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF NR-1 NEW RULES. Psychosocial risk assessment will only be required as of May 2026.
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Production of evidence abroad: international legal cooperation and other instruments 4q6t4i
In April of this year, Brazil ratified the Convention on the Taking of Evidence Abroad in Civil or Commercial Matters. This is one of the main multilateral instruments for international legal cooperation and brings in improvements to the speed and effectiveness of measures to produce evidence abroad. Brazil had signed the Convention in 2008, but its entry into force only occurred with the enactment of Decree-Law No. 9,039, of April 27, 2017.
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The hybrid nature of preferred shares: equity or liability/debt? 1g6q10
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The impact of the water crisis on tariff review 6o2e26
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Auction for reserve power contract divestment, one more step towards realism w1k6
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Limitation on the number of trade union leaders with provisional stability 621y35
Competition compliance programs: advances and challenges 6m3m1x
Competition compliance programs are part of the risk management systems of companies that are concerned with possible financial losses resulting from any noncompliance with the Competition Law (Law No. 12529/ 2011), such as fines imposed by the istrative Council for Economic Defense (Cade), devaluation of shares, termination of contracts, and possible civil, istrative, and criminal liability of the company’s directors and officers.
What changes will the Labor Reform bring? 62r55
After approximately 2 months and 178 amendment requests, the Brazilian Senate approved the labor reform bill of law last Tuesday (07/11/2017) without any change to the original text submitted by the House of Representatives. There were 50 votes in favor, 26 in opposition, and 1 abstention. As there were no changes suggested by the Senate, bill of law no. 38/2017 will now be sent for the sanction of the in-house President Michel Temer.
Law No. 13,448/2017: procedure of re-bidding for public service concessions 6y4k17
Law No. 13,448 (conversion of Provisional Presidential Decree No. 752 or "Concessions MP") governs re-bidding projects operated through concession in the toll road, railroads and airport sectors.
Conversion of MP 752 confirms possibility of early extension of railroads and toll road concessions 3x3y5x
Benefits of Law No. 13,448/2017 for the infrastructure sector 3w5n5k
Will there be a change in the treatment given to the Federal Revenue Service’s interests and debts for companies undergoing judicial reorganization? 593u4u
Possible changes in the Labor Reform for activities in hazardous environments 4e501o
Proposal for regulation of multiple ownership of real estate 6969f
The importance of green bonds for financing sustainable projects 624h4p
The commission agent as share subscriber 6k1p6j
The taxation of bitcoins and other virtual currencies a23l
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