Latin America/Brazil - Page 4
Brazil implements anti-bribery law
Companies operating in Brazil will be liable for bribes given by their staff to government officials.
Brazilian bankruptcy law under spotlight in test case
Brazilian bankruptcy law could be tested in a case against the country's biggest meat exporter, JBS.
Hogan Lovells opens up in Brazil
Hogan Lovells has been cleared by the Brazilian Bar Association to start operating from Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo.
Brazilian policing amendment thwarted by protestors
Protestors swarming the streets of Brazil this month have been successful in their attempts to pressure Congress to reject a controversial amendment which would have limited the ability to investigate officials.
Judge allows England game despite stadium safety fears
A Rio de Janeiro judge yesterday overturned an earlier ruling that sought to suspend a friendly football match between England and Brazil at the Maracana stadium due to the stadium being 'unsafe'.
Brazil slaps Apple over patent wrangle
Brazil's patent enforcer has dealt a blow to US technology company Apple by ruling that the iPhone name in the country belongs to a local company, according to reports yesterday.
Brazilian bondage browsers tied down by court order
A Brazilian judge ordered bookshops in the country to remove copies of erotic trilogy Fifty Shades of Grey from their shelves after he observed children flicking through copies of the blockbuster.
Brazil mining giant slapped with $1.86bn tax fine
A Brazilian mining company owned by one of the richest men in Latin America was hit with a $1.86 billion fine for unpaid taxes yesterday -- the equivalent to about 80 per cent of its market value.
Bar protectionism forces Linklaters to cut Brazil ties
A burgeoning love affair between global law firms and Brazil has hit a bump, with a London magic circle player cutting off an association in the wake of increased local protectionist measures.
Baker Botts swings into Rio
Texas-headquartered international law firm Baker Botts has laid groundwork for its anticipated Brazilian office as its latest round of promotions suggested at least one London-based associate will help staff the Rio de Janerio base.
Brazilian prosecutor bags top green gong
A leading Brazilian lawyer yesterday won a top prize for his environmental efforts aimed at protecting that country's dwindling rain forests.
Anglo-Brazil link as legal professional bodies cut deal
Legal profession leaders in England and Brazil have cut a two-year co-operation deal in the latest move by an established jurisdiction to get closer to lawyers in leading parts of the developing world.
Global firms grab roles on Brazilian healthcare deal
London-based Linklaters and New York heavyweight Sullivan & Cromwell have scooped roles on UnitedHealth Group's buy out of a controlling stake in Brazilian health insurer and care provider Amil Participacoes for $4.9bn.
Brazil to conduct first war crimes trial
A Brazilian federal judge has agreed to hold the first war trial for alleged crimes by two members of its former dictatorship during the military's rule from 1964 to 1985.
Brazil court clamps down on oil producers
A Brazilian court has banned US oil giant Chevron and drilling company Transocean from producing or transporting oil until an investigation into an offshore spill is completed.
Brazilian bar cracking down on foreign alliances
Global law firms casting a hopeful eye towards South America as a route out of recessionary blues elsewhere could be in for a rougher ride than anticipated in Brazil as the authorities there are rumoured to be imposing strict foreign practice rules.
Brazil eyes revised law to ease power concession renewals
Plans are afoot to make it easier to renew expiring electrical power concessions in Brazil, with the country's top electricity regulator suggesting generators and transmission operators will be able to avoid competitive tenders.
Homophobia criminalised in Brazil
A Brazilian senate committee has passed an anti-homophobia bill, adding to an earlier human rights committee decision to approve civil unions for same-sex couples.
Oil spill battle spreads
The battle between energy giant Chevron and the Brazilian authorities hotted up last week as commentators predicted the California-based company is soon to be spending more time with its lawyers than it does drilling for oil in the country.
Brazil bars oil execs from leaving country
Authorities in Brazil have prevented 17 officials from California-based energy company Chevron - including the head of operations in the South American country, George Buck -- from leaving the country.