Good news for micro and small business owners in Brazil. The impact of the pandemic that stopped the country and caused many to close their doors and suffer with the uncertainty of the coming days could be minimized with measures […]
Released by President Donald Trump on April 22, the proclamation suspends for 60 days the entry of certain immigration applications into the United States. The measure goes into effect on Thursday (April 23) at 23:59 (ET) and is temporary (initially […]
Under the terms of art. 1,078 of the Brazilian Civil Code and art. 132 of Law n. 6,404, popularly known as the “Business Corporations Law”, it is mandatory for corporations to hold an Annual General Meeting (AGM). Regularly, the meeting […]
On March 17, 2020, in face of the global crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the American government ordered the temporary closure of the U.S. Embassies and Consulates in Brazil. Such measure resulted in the suspension of face-to-face assistance, as […]
The H-1B visa, intended to fill technical positions with professionals who have a bachelor’s degree or higher, will undergo changes in the deadline and form of processing in 2020. From now on, H-1B visa applications must first be submitted through […]
Alissa Campos On December 26, 2019, a new franchise law was sanctioned in Brazil. Law no. 13.966 — which can be consulted in its Portuguese version here — seeks to bring more clarity and security to the relation between the […]
Brazil and the United States have taken the first step towards facilitating travelers’ entry into the United States. With the Global Entry program, frequent traveler to the U.S. will be able to enter the country using automatic kiosks and skipping […]
Breno Torquato The Brazilian Federal Supreme Court ruled, on November 7, 2019, by a narrow decision (6 votes in favor and 5 against), for revoking the possibility of arresting convicted defendants before all possible appeals are exhausted in court. Until […]
Published on November 12, 2019 in the Federal Official Gazette, Provisional Measure n. 905 establishes the Green and Yellow Labor Contract, changing labor legislation and bringing a series of facilitations to the entrepreneur. The new hiring modality aims to create […]
Pedro Drummond The Brazilian pension reform is finally approved and represents a major improvement to the economy. Cost of the public pension system is by far the most relevant factor in the public sector deficit, which in turn prevents the […]