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When to use Master Service or Goods Supply Contracts

January 31, 2024

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A very common question for many people, including some legal professionals, is when to use a master service contract and when to use a service contract. Furthermore, inquiries often arise regarding the main differences between these different types of contracts. This article aims to clarify these and other doubts, promoting the correct use of such contracts.

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Understanding unfair terms in contracts

September 30, 2024

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One of the main reasons for seeking a attorney, when faced with a contract that will generate rights and obligations for the parties, is to seek the best advice to avoid various pitfalls, among them, the dreaded unfair terms, which can cause numerous problems for one of the contracting parties.

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Understanding hidden defects in contracts

October 9, 2024

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Who has never bought an electronic device that, after a few days of use, starts to malfunction? You go into despair because you financed the purchase in many installments and when you look for the store that sold it, you are told that the warranty offered is only 7 days. After this period, the 90-day legal warranty provided for in the Brazilian Consumer Protection Code for non-durable goods comes into effect. However, the defect only appeared after 180 days and, when purchasing the product, you did not “extend” the warranty to 1 year. In fact, despite being a common practice in the traditional or virtual commerce, the extended warranty tends to be very expensive and causes a lot of headaches for the user when in need to use it. Now what?

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Understanding Derivatives

August 28, 2024

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Derivatives are financial instruments whose value depends on the value of another asset, known as the underlying asset. As described by InfoMoney, derivatives are financial instruments with a price “derived” from the price of an asset, a reference rate, or even a market index. They are used to help manage financial risk, gain leverage, or speculate on changes in the price of the underlying asset.

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The Unpredictability and the Excessive Burden Theories

April 1, 2024

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An extremely important aspect in contract management is the unpredictability theory. This theory can greatly impact the rights and obligations of one of the parties, completely unbalancing the rights and obligations between them and even making the contract unfair to the detriment of one of the parties.

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The Significance of the New ANPD Portal and International Data Transfers

October 3, 2024

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ANPD Rule #19, published by the Brazilian Data Protection Authority (Autoridade Nacional de Proteção de Dados – ANPD) in August 2024, introduced new regulations on international data transfers, a crucial aspect of data protection in Brazil and worldwide. After this regulation, the ANPD launched a dedicated page on its official portal to provide clear and detailed information about international data transfer mechanisms. This new page marks an important step toward transparency and aligns Brazil with international data protection standards, especially in comparison to the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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The Importance and Use of the Limitation of Liability Clause

April 19, 2024

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Initially, it is important to highlight that a company's ability to carry out an economic operation is intrinsically linked to the analysis of several stages, with risk assessment being one of its crucial factors. After the decision to proceed with the operation, a new phase emerges: the negotiation of contractual terms. It is clear that consideration of costs, including possible compensation, is a key element in decision-making in order to avoid compromising the operations.

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The effectiveness of anti-corruption clauses in international contracts

February 27, 2024

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Working with commercial agreementscan pose challenges in ensuring compliance with best practices foranti-corruption. Considering the various sets of laws globally, it is importantto note the differing obligations across jurisdictions and the varyingdefinitions of what constitutes corruption and who may be considered corrupt.

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Pharmaceutical Industry Contracts and Legal Perceptions

December 4, 2024

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In Brazil, in addition to the general rules of Civil and Commercial Law, contracts signed in the pharmaceutical industry sector must comply with specific regulations, such as the Board of Directors Rules (RDCs) of the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) and other health legislation. In this article, we will explore the most relevant legal aspects for drafting and managing contracts in this segment.

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New Rules on Monetary Correction and Interest Rates

July 18, 2024

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When regarding monetary correction and interest rates we address the issue of inflation. Without inflation, we would not need to correct values monetarily or apply extortionate interest rates like those still practiced in Brazil, especially when compared to other countries with a long history of control control. Indeed, Brazil faces distortions that are unimaginable in other countries, such as the interest rates charged by credit card operators, which impose fees that would be considered illegal elsewhere.

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What drives good people to do bad things

To reflect on what can make good people do bad things, I will mention two real cases, which occurred during my career.

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TCU AND INTERNATIONAL TRANSPARENCY LAUNCH EMERGENCY CONTRACTING GUIDANCE

In May 2020, the Federal Court of Auditors - TCU, in partnership with the international non-governmental organization Transparency International marked a point in favor of tackling corruption and legal certainty for the federal, state and municipal public managers, by launching a booklet called “Recommendations for Transparency of Emergency Contracts in Response to COVID-19“. The booklet guides those professionals, in face of Act 13,979 / 2020, to adopt accurate and licit practices in the management of public resources in the pandemic scenario.

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Health Fraud! How does the US government combat this problem

On the afternoon of May 28th, a webinar was held with the topic ‘Health Fraud! How does the US government combat this problem’, led by Alexandre Dalmasso, partner and responsible for the Ethics and Compliance Practice Group.

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Data Protection and Privacy Mapping in the World

Currently, according to the UNCTAD - United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, here is the current scenario regarding the regulation of Data Protection and Privacy in the World:

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European Data Authority - EDPB Publishes Guide With Rules For Consent

The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) issued on May 4, 2020 the Guide 05/2020 with rules applicable to the consent of the personal data, under the Data Protection Law, in force at the European Union - GDPR (General Data Protection Resolution).

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THE UNCERTAINTY OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE GENERAL DATA PROTECTION LAW – LGPD

The gap between the issuance date of a law and the effective date is called vacatio legis. The reason, in general, for a law not to enter into force on the date of its publication is because the legislator wishes to provide society with time enough to become aware and prepared to respect its content.

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JOB DESCRIPTION OF A COMPLIANCE OFFICER

The compliance officer is briefly the facilitator in consolidating a culture of compliance within the organization, and should be the first to set an example, with respect to behaviors and attitudes when interacting with internal and external clients.

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BE LOYAL TO THE COMPANY OR BE LOYAL TO THE BOSS

Regardless of whether an employee is hired under an employment contract or just by signing in the employment and social security card, his / her initial duty of loyalty to the company is not challenged, which after all, pays his / her compensation for their services and waits in return for his / her commitment to the development of the corporation's business.

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Compliance Investigation

On the afternoon of April 15th, a webinar was held with the topic "Compliance Investigation", led by Alexandre Dalmasso, partner and responsible for the Ethics and Compliance Practice Group. The webinar aims to discuss the best practices and main challenges for successful compliance investigations, unraveling the investigation phases, identifying gaps in the process and how to implement improvements based on the results obtained.

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EXCELLENCE IN THE CODE OF CONDUCT

At the beginning of the millennium, when the so-called 1st compliance wave occurred, a document started to gain evidence: the Code of Conduct.

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MISCONDUCT – INHERITED OR MOLDED CHARACTER TRAITS

Some time ago, I came across an unusual situation ... there was a company that allowed its employees to use a taxi as a mean of transportation due to some need related to the company's business. There were no major controls and, oddly enough, a receipt from the taxi was not even required for accountability.

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In the fight against corruption, who is who in the world...

Although several governments are striving to combat and mitigate corruption and its consequences, since talking about eradicating corruption is an almost utopian task, it is important to know the world´s players in this fight.

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Corruption Perceptions Index 2019

Corruption Perceptions Index or simply CPI is an index created by a non-governmental organization named Transparency International (www.transparency.org), which, among other purposes, has set out to monitor countries' progress in fighting corruption around the world.

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Red Flags

Red flags mean situations that deserve special attention and that must be carefully observed by managers and, mandatorily, by compliance officers and auditors. In short, they are warning signs, which should not and cannot be ignored.

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How to proceed when paying something to a Government official?

This is certainly a question that concerns many managers and even many compliance officers or even those responsible for providing guidance within an organization.

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