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Quotas sociais e não concorrência: confira a newsletter
This corporate law newsletter examines four recent Brazilian court decisions addressing critical issues in corporate governance and shareholder rights. The cases explore usufruct rights over company shares, provisional administration arrangements during shareholder disputes, quota transfer procedures following a partner's death, and the enforceability of non-compete clauses in share transfer agreements.
Brazil Commercial
KL
KLA Advogados
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Selo Integridade Paulista é tema de consulta pública da CGE-SP
A Controladoria-Geral do Estado de São Paulo abriu consulta pública para receber contribuições do setor privado sobre a criação do Selo Integridade Paulista, uma certificação voltada ao reconhecimento de empresas que adotam boas práticas de integridade e combate à corrupção. Empresas e entidades podem participar até 18 de setembro de 2026, contribuindo com sugestões sobre benefícios, obstáculos e modelos de avaliação d
Brazil Commercial
KL
KLA Advogados
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From Asia To Mexico: The Document Route For Your Expansion
When an Asian company seeks to expand into Mexico, the path is usually imagined as a linear and direct one: define a corporate structure, prepare the documents, and make sure that the lawyers in Mexico do their job. The problem is that, when the necessary documentation is not anticipated with precision, delays and obstacles to the expansion can arise. These do not usually stem from an underlying legal issue or from a decision of the authorities, but rather from the details of a simple document such as a power of attorney.
Mexico Commercial
VT
Vazquez Tercero & Zepeda
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BRPTO Begins Transition To The New Patent Directorate And Board Of Appeals Structures
The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office has restructured its organizational framework, expanding its Patent Directorate from 20 to 26 specialized examination divisions while dissolving eight existing units. These administrative changes, implemented through a series of normative ordinances in 2026, represent a significant reorganization of how patent applications will be processed and managed across different technical areas.
Brazil IP
LA
Licks Attorneys
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Quotas sociais e não concorrência: confira a newsletter
This corporate law newsletter examines four recent Brazilian court decisions addressing critical issues in corporate governance and shareholder rights. The cases explore usufruct rights over company shares, provisional administration arrangements during shareholder disputes, quota transfer procedures following a partner's death, and the enforceability of non-compete clauses in share transfer agreements.
Brazil Commercial
KL
KLA Advogados
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Nulidade de deliberação e riscos no M&A: confira a newsletter
This newsletter examines five recent Brazilian court decisions addressing critical corporate law issues, including shareholder meeting irregularities, due diligence limitations in SPE acquisitions, and the enforceability of non-solicitation clauses. The analysis explores how courts balance contractual freedom with corporate governance principles in disputes involving share redemptions, risk allocation in M&A transactions, and the legal treatment of pre-operational capital contributions.
Brazil Commercial
KL
KLA Advogados
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New Petrobras Gas Pricing Softens Increase, Raises Competition Questions
Petrobras has introduced a new pricing mechanism for natural gas that establishes reference bands based on Brent crude prices, creating floors and ceilings to limit quarterly price fluctuations. The voluntary measure aims to reduce a scheduled 22% price adjustment to approximately 6%, though legal experts warn the initiative could significantly impact competitive dynamics in Brazil's evolving gas market. While the mechanism provides greater predictability for distributors and consumers, questions remain abo
Brazil Energy
MB
Mayer Brown
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Amendment To The General Rules Under Mexico’s Anti-Money Laundering Law (LFPIORPI): Key Regulatory Changes Under Acuerdo 115/2026
Mexico's comprehensive anti-money laundering framework has undergone a sweeping transformation through Acuerdo 115/2026, introducing mandatory risk-based methodologies, enhanced client due diligence protocols, and automated monitoring requirements. With implementation deadlines beginning March 1, 2027, obligated parties conducting vulnerable activities face compressed timelines to overhaul their compliance infrastructure while navigating heightened enforcement risks and stricter beneficial ownership thresho
Mexico Government
JD
Jones Day
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Program To Regularize Self-Consumption Fuel Activities
Mexico's National Energy Commission has established a temporary registration program allowing individuals and legal entities currently operating fuel dispensing facilities for self-consumption without proper permits to regularize their operations. The program provides a pathway for non-compliant operators to obtain temporary registration certificates while awaiting the development of permanent regulatory frameworks and permitting requirements.
Mexico Energy
EC Rubio
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The Countdown Has Already Begun: 2030 And The 40-Hour Challenge For The Manufacturing Industry
Mexico's manufacturing sector faces a critical deadline: by 2030, all productive companies must transition to a 40-hour workweek while maintaining current production demands. This regulatory shift presents complex challenges for maquila and labor-intensive operations, particularly along the northern border where talent shortages, rising wages, and international competition converge to create unprecedented operational pressures that require strategic planning beyond simple schedule adjustments.
Mexico Employment
VT
Vazquez Tercero & Zepeda
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