How did the war favor foreign investment in Brazil?

Thais CorderoLawyer at Marcos Martins Advogados Being aware of the opportunities that arise, especially in times of uncertainty, is fundamental. The impacts resulting from the conflict between Russia and Ukraine are reflected in the world economy – especially in the nations close to the countries involved. Despite the extremely negative circumstances for humanity, such as […]

Does the Confidentiality Agreement meet the requirements of the LGPD?

Luciana Magnolo OnofreLawyer at Marcos Martins Advogados Legal departments and law firms are often asked about the scope of the protection of the confidentiality of personal data when entering into a Confidentiality Agreement, and whether this protection supersedes the need to comply with the LGPD Policies, i.e. whether entering into a Confidentiality Agreement would bring […]

NFT investments: what are the risks and benefits for companies?

Thais CorderoLawyer at Marcos Martins Advogados Digital transformation in the corporate world has been immensely favored by the pandemic. In the financial market, its decentralization through the emergence of new investment sources has been strongly catalyzed – representing a new scenario that, however much uncertainty and risk it brings, also opens doors to new and […]

How can the war in Ukraine mature Brazilian agribusiness?

Thais CorderoLawyer at Marcos Martins Advogados With no sign of ending or at least easing, the war in Ukraine is having a considerable impact on sectors that are vital to the world economy. In the Brazilian market – even though it is geographically distant – the movement in agribusiness has been generating growing concern among […]

LGPD – Controller liability in the event of a security incident

Vanessa Salem EidLawyer at Marcos Martins Advogados Considering the recurrence of incidents related to data leaks from users of various services and the advent of the General Data Protection Law (LGPD), it is of the utmost importance to address and analyze the liability of the parties involved in leak situations, creating the obligation to indemnify. […]

Who must comply with the changes in the requirements for publishing financial statements?

Luciana Magnolo OnofreLawyer at Marcos Martins Advogados Every year, companies must submit their accounts to their shareholders for approval at the Annual General Meeting. Article 133 of the Brazilian Corporation Law, Law No. 6,404 of December 15, 1976, establishes the mandatory prior publication in a widely circulated newspaper of management reports, financial statements, independent auditors’ […]

Does the LGPD absolutely restrict the sharing of sensitive data between contractors?

Luciana Magnolo OnofreLawyer at Marcos Martins Advogados Not always! Let me explain: The General Personal Data Protection Law (LGPD), Law No. 13,709/18, brought a new guideline regarding the form and adequacy of the processing of personal data by individuals or legal entities. The main purpose of the law is to protect individuals’ fundamental rights to […]