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China's Personal Information Protection Law

September 9, 2025

The Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) of the People's Republic of China, which came into effect on November 1, 2021, represents a significant milestone in the global data privacy landscape. Considered China's most comprehensive data privacy legislation to date, the PIPL establishes a stringent set of rules for the processing of personal information. It aligns with global standards like the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) but incorporates characteristics and nuances specific to the Chinese context, reflecting the fundamental pillars of cyber sovereignty and national security.

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Brazil’s Superior Court of Justice ratifies joint and several liability in Brazilian Anti-Corruption Act

September 1, 2025

The Brazilian Anti-Corruption Act (Law #12,846/2013) represents a fundamental milestone in Brazil's fight against corruption by establishing, among other provisions, the objective liability of legal entities for acts harmful to the public administration.

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The Uruguayan Dignified Death Act

August 22, 2025

As reported by Veja magazine, the Uruguayan House of Representatives approved the Dignified Death Act on August 13, 2025, by a vote of 64 to 29, paving the way to legalize euthanasia in the country. The bill will now proceed to a vote in the Senate before it can take legal effect.

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Understanding the National Security and Investment Act

August 20, 2025

The global technological and geopolitical landscape has been rapidly evolving, highlighting a growing concern among nation states about protecting their strategic interests and economic sovereignty. Given this accelerating technological advancement and the critical importance of certain sectors to countries’ sustained growth, the United Kingdom – an open economy reliant on foreign investment – is no exception.

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SEC has record financial penalty collection in 2024

December 17, 2024

The US Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) announced in early December, according to The Wall Street Journal, record-breaking year for financial penalty collections in 2024.

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Australia to ban minors from accessing social media

November 28, 2024

One of the biggest concerns for parents in the modern world is their children's use of social media. Depending on how they are used, social media can become a huge headache for parents and their children tend to be the most vulnerable part in this unfiltered environment, where a world of discoveries is just a click away.

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Do you know what the No Surprises Act is? Understanding its importance

October 7, 2024

The No Surprises Act is a prime example of legislation in a country where the legal system is based more on case law than statutes. While Brazil’s legal system originates from Civil Law, the United States follows Common Law. However, U.S. laws are often very well-drafted, especially in terms of their applicability. In this context, it is important to consider the role of the judiciary, which operates under the punitive principle, unlike Brazil's compensatory system, which is less effective.

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SEC Combats Corporate Retaliation Against Whistleblowers

September 20, 2024

Since the Dodd-Frank Act was enacted in the United States in 2010, the role of whistleblowers has proven crucial in helping authorities prevent fraud, bribery, and other legal violations. This is because the government lacks the personnel and resources to efficiently monitor the market on its own.

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The Brazilian Medical Association Intervenes in the Relationship between Physicians and the Pharmaceutical and Medical Products Industry

September 12, 2024

A significant concern in the healthcare sector is the potential conflict of interest between the pharmaceutical and medical products industry and healthcare professionals, particularly physicians. This potential conflict arises from the unique nature of the relationship: while the industry’s end customer is the patient, it is the physician who decides which product the patient will use. At the same time, patients pay physicians to prescribe the best treatment for their well-being.

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A Decision by the Brazilian Superior Court of Justice Sets Precedent in the Advertising of Medicines

August 29, 2024

The First Panel of the Brazilian Superior Court of Justice unanimously decided, under the report of Justice Regina Helena Costa, in the appellate decision on Special Appeal #2035645/DF, that Anvisa (the Brazilian FDA) does not have the regulatory authority to restrict the commercial advertising of pharmaceuticals by companies. This applies especially when its regulatory actions contradict the provisions established in Law #9,294/1996 and other legislative acts.

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Only the US and Switzerland effectively enforce their Anti-Corruption Laws Abroad

Several countries have anti-corruption legislation, but few extend this legislation to fight corruption alongside foreign authorities outside their territory. Brazil, incidentally, is in the second group of countries having such norms in its set of laws.

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Israel Approves Limitation of Supreme Court Powers Amid Huge Controversy

Various news networks around the world, such as CNN and The Wall Street Journal have reported the controversial decision taken by the Israeli parliament – the Knesset, which imposes a limitation on the Israeli Supreme Court. This decision was very controversial, with some seeing it as an attack to democracy, and others as a defense.

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Brazilian data protection authority applies first penalty for violation of data protection act

Despite the General Data Protection Act (LGPD) having entered into force in 2020 and its penalties in 2021, only on July 6, 2023 did the Brazilian Data Protection Authority (ANPD) publish in the Federal register of the current month, the first sanction applied to a company for violating the LGPD.

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How data classification (or lack of it) affects your business

One of the most significant concerns in today's corporate environments is the risk of confidential information being leaked or shared without authorization. This exfiltration of confidential information is known to occur not only through unauthorized access by an external agent, but also through the actions of a malicious internal collaborator.

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Discussing the conflict of interest in the federal government

Today, after reading an article authored by the renowned legal scholar Wálter Maierovitch, I was taken aback by the way some authorities handle conflicts of interest.

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Dealing with ethical dilemmas in business

Ethics is a word derived from the Greek vernacular “ethos", which, in turn, means "way of life". Philosophically, ethics focuses on the behavior of a human being within a social environment.

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Highest award ever paid by the US Securities and Exchange Commission to a whistleblower

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission announced the payment of the highest award ever paid to a whistleblower since the awards were instituted by the Dodd-Frank Act, sanctioned in 2010.

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The controversy on data sharing between Europe and the USA

Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) has published a press release on May 22, announcing that the inquiry into Meta Ireland, the Dublin-based company that manages Facebook not only in Ireland but throughout Europe, has been concluded.

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The German supply chain due diligence act (LKSG)

In the previous article, the “United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights”, created in 2011 and which still influences several laws in many countries, was highlighted.

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United Nations guiding principles on business and human rights

Although ESG (which stands for Environmental, Social and Governance) is a popular topic, few are aware of the document “Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights”. Launched in 2011 by the United Nations, the text has influenced countless laws in several countries around the world to this day.

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How to investigate corruption

With regard to investigations of corruption in Brazil, the police authority, the Brazilian Office of the Comptroller General (CGU), the Prosecution Office and even the Internal Affairs of various public entities are invariably involved.

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Dark patterns in data protection

In a time where fake news is so prevalent, the topic of dark patterns has gained a lot of relevance. The term was purely academic but, in recent times, has been commonly seen in data protection regulations worldwide.

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U.S Department of justice updates its guide to corporate compliance programs

Now under the Biden administration, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has published, on March 3, 2023, an update to its guide for evaluating compliance programs. It assists prosecutors in this task, allowing them to identify whether the program is efficient at the time of the offense and whether it is effective at the time of a charging decision or resolution.

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The EDPB publishes new guidelines for personal data protection

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has recently published, after a public inquiry with different segments of European society, three new guidelines related to the protection of personal data.

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The sponsorship ethics of pharmaceutical and medical companies for physicians speaking in conferences

This is certainly one of the most controversial topics in recent years with regard to the interaction of the medical profession with the health industry – which encompasses the pharmaceutical industry, medical and hospital products and even cosmetics and food.

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