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Anti-corruption Law Gains New Enforcement Tools; Read The Newsletter
The Brazilian Office of the Comptroller General has released significant updates to its anti-corruption enforcement framework, including a revised Corporate Liability Manual with clearer penalty calculation parameters and a new Leniency Guide. Meanwhile, the U.S. designation of Brazilian criminal organizations PCC and CV as terrorist entities creates immediate compliance obligations for companies with international exposure, particularly those using U.S. financial systems or services.
Brazil Commercial
KL
KLA Advogados
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Lei Anticorrupção ganha novos instrumentos; confira a newsletter
Brazil's CGU has released updated guidance on corporate liability enforcement, leniency agreements, and anti-corruption transparency measures. Meanwhile, the U.S. designation of Brazilian criminal organizations PCC and CV as terrorist entities creates immediate compliance obligations for companies with international exposure, requiring enhanced due diligence protocols and sanctions screening procedures.
Brazil Commercial
KL
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STF Upholds Penalty On Companies That Distribute Profits While Having Outstanding Tax Liabilities
The Brazilian Federal Supreme Court has reached a majority decision on the constitutionality of penalties for companies distributing profits while carrying outstanding tax debts. The ruling establishes specific conditions under which such distributions are prohibited, creating new compliance requirements for corporate profit distributions. Companies must now carefully evaluate their tax positions before approving dividend payments and bonuses to shareholders and managers.
Brazil Tax
KL
KLA Advogados
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Personal Digital Sovereignty In Mexico And The Biometric CURP
When a company collects biometric data in Mexico, one important question that is often asked is how Mexico’s evolving privacy framework treats that information, and what obligations or risks come with it. The concern is well founded, because biometric data is one of the most sensitive categories of personal information, and Mexico’s recent changes to implement the biometric CURP to citizens have only increased discussion around the topic.
Mexico Privacy
VT
Vazquez Tercero & Zepeda
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How To Legally Structure A Venture Capital Fund: A Guide For Managing Partners
Institutional investors scrutinize venture capital fund structures with the same rigor they apply to management teams and investment theses. This comprehensive guide explores the internationally recognized legal framework combining Ontario Limited Partnerships and Delaware LLCs, explaining how sophisticated fund structures facilitate capital raising, inspire investor confidence, and align economic incentives between general partners and limited partners throughout the fund lifecycle.
Mexico Finance
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Vazquez Tercero & Zepeda
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Navigating Mergers In Mexico: A Guide For Foreign Investors
Mexico's M&A market is thriving, driven by nearshoring and foreign investment, yet many international buyers underestimate the complexities of acquiring Mexican companies. While the legal mechanics of mergers are straightforward, the real challenge lies in what the surviving entity inherits—from hidden tax exposures and labor reform compliance gaps to the unique risks embedded in family-owned businesses.
Mexico Commercial
GGI Global Alliance
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Guzmán Ariza Participates In The M&A Report: Outlook For The Americas 2026, For Latin Counsel
This report delivers a comprehensive regional analysis of mergers and acquisitions across Latin America, examining transactional trends, regulatory environments, and market dynamics in eleven key jurisdictions. Drawing on insights from leading M&A experts across the Americas, it identifies where investor appetite is heading amid stabilizing interest rates and heightened scrutiny of political and currency risks.
Dominican Republic Commercial
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Guzman Ariza Attorneys At Law
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