FIUS International News | December 2024
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FREE TRADE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MERCOSUR AND EUROPEAN UNION: A CRIMINAL ANALYSIS
Since 1999, Mercosur and the European Union have been working to establish a free trade agreement, resulting in one of the largest trade and investment alliances in the world. The agreement involves around 718 million people and a GDP of approximately US$22 trillion, including the reduction of trade tariffs and the facilitation of investments.
WHAT IS A HOSTILE TAKEOVER?
Recently, the Brazilian stock market received considerable attention due to a hostile takeover bid involving prominent players of the pharmaceutical industry. The case involved a takeover bid considered hostile by the targeted company and by some experts of the stock market, as the offered price per share was deemed below the target’s valuation, and the proposal to acquire control of the target company was made directly to shareholders, without prior negotiation with the company’s board.
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND ESG GOVERNANCE: A DIFFERENT LOOK AT HOW COMPLIANCE CAN HELP PREVENT INAPPROPRIATE PRACTICES IN INTERACTIONS WITH PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Conflicts of interest arise when an individual faces decisions where their personal interests clash with institutional interests.
In interactions between the private sector and the public administration, these conflicts can be especially problematic, leading to unethical and, in many cases, illegal practices.
WORKING HOURS IN BRAZIL: HOW ENDING THE 6X1 WORK SCHEDULE COULD REDEFINE THE NATIONAL BUSINESS LANDSCAPE
The terms “work schedule” and “working hours,” while often used interchangeably, have distinct meanings: working hours refer to the daily or weekly hours worked, while the work schedule organizes working and rest days.
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THE IMPACT OF BRICS INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION IN COMBATING CRIME
The recent expansion of cooperation between Brazil and Russia, under the framework of the G20 Summit of the Heads of Prosecution Services, marks a significant shift in the landscape of legal security and the fight against transnational crime.
COP29: UNODC HIGHLIGHTS THE IMPORTANCE OF COMBATING ENVIRONMENTAL CRIMES AND CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY IN CLIMATE CHANGE
The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), held in Baku, Azerbaijan, reaffirmed the urgency of global coordinated actions to address the climate crisis. The event aimed to align countries’ commitments toward the Paris Agreement goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
NAVIGATING MASS LITIGATION IN BRAZIL: STRATEGIES FOR FOREIGN COMPANIES
The Brazilian legal system possesses features that attract the attention of international companies, particularly those with operations in the country. Combining accessibility with solid regulation, the Brazilian judiciary offers efficient mechanisms for conflict resolution, such as class actions and Small Claims Courts, as well as modern tools for mediation and conciliation.
TAX REFORM UPDATE: KEY CHANGES AND IMPLICATIONS FOR BUSINESSES
The Brazilian Senate has approved the report on PLP (Supplemental Bill) 68/2024, a significant step in the tax reform process. This proposal, which is the main regulatory framework for the reform, will now be presented to the House of Representatives, considering that there were changes to the text.