Resolving contractual disputes is vital for maintaining healthy business relationships, as contracts serve as the foundation of any transaction. When disagreements arise, it is crucial to select the most appropriate mechanism to resolve the issue efficiently and effectively. The primary methods of resolving contractual disputes include mediation, conciliation, arbitration, dispute boards, and litigation. It is important to note that mediation and conciliation can be employed in both judicial and extrajudicial settings, whereas arbitration is always extrajudicial, as we will explore below.

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?

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).

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.

The pandemic that began in 2020, along with technological innovations, has led to wider acceptance of digital signature platforms. This shift significantly reduced bureaucracy in various departments, while also streamlining processes and optimizing both time and financial resources. A digital signature, which serves as the electronic equivalent of a handwritten signature, is created through a cryptographic process that links a person’s identity to a document or electronic message. This method is unique, hard to replicate, and highly secure. However, the widespread adoption of digital signatures has introduced several legal implications that must be considered.

The international transfer of personal data has become a highly relevant topic in today’s data protection landscape, especially with the increasing globalization of business operations and the interconnectedness of information systems worldwide. On August 23, 2024, the Brazilian Data Protection Authority (ANPD – Autoridade Nacional de Proteção de Dados) took a significant step by publishing Rule #19, providing clearer and more detailed regulations for international data transfers. This article explores the new features introduced by this rule, highlights the main mechanisms for data transfer, and compares them with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the European standard on the subject.

In Brazil, conducting due diligence is increasingly crucial for safeguarding commercial operations. This process involves a thorough examination of various aspects of a third party, whether a company or an individual, to identify and mitigate potential risks before finalizing a deal.

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.

A joint venture is a partnership between two companies, which may or may not result in the creation of a new legal entity. The goal of this partnership is to combine the resources of both companies to achieve a common strategic objective, such as expanding operations or entering new market segments. Typically, these partnerships are formed for a specific period until the common objective is achieved, after which the joint venture is dissolved. Importantly, a partnership between these two companies does not imply a loss of identity for either company, nor does it result in a merger.

In the pharmaceutical industry, strict compliance with delivery deadlines is essential. In commercial contracts between pharmaceutical companies and their suppliers, clarity and precision in stipulating delivery deadlines, as well as defining the consequences for non-compliance with these deadlines, are crucial to avoid disputes and ensure continuous supply to the market. Delays in the delivery of essential inputs can cause serious impacts, such as interruptions in medicaments production, compromises of research projects and even risks to public health. In this context, logistics plays a critical role that is amplified by the need for transportation and storage products under specific temperature and humidity conditions, in addition to complying with the regulatory standards of each country. The contracts signed between the parties must reflect this importance, establishing clauses that address the specific challenges of this area.