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Betting Sector Faces New Advertising Rules Starting July
Brazil's Federal Government has issued two new administrative orders that significantly expand regulatory obligations for advertising in the fixed-odds betting sector, imposing mandatory warning requirements and prior verification duties not only on betting operators but across the entire advertising ecosystem—including agencies, platforms, and social media networks. What specific compliance steps must advertising intermediaries now take to avoid enforcement action, and how do these rules reshape liab
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IBAMA e agroquímicos: TCU abre auditoria e irá analisar gargalo regulatório
O setor de defensivos agrícolas enfrenta atrasos crônicos na avaliação de registros pelo IBAMA, com processos pendentes por mais de 5 anos em média. Diante da morosidade sistemática e possíveis falhas de governança, o TCU autorizou auditoria operacional para verificar o cumprimento da Lei 14.785/23, examinar a aderência do órgão ao novo marco regulatório e avaliar questões de transparência e gestão administrativa.
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Receita Federal publica dois novos Editais de Transação Tributária
A Receita Federal do Brasil publicou dois novos editais de transação tributária oferecendo condições diferenciadas para regularização de débitos em contencioso administrativo fiscal. Os editais contemplam dívidas de até R$ 50 milhões e débitos de pequeno valor, com descontos que podem chegar a 100% sobre multas, juros e encargos, dependendo da capacidade de pagamento e classificação do crédito tributário.
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Brazilian Federal Revenue Service Publishes New Rules On Monitoring Of Tax Benefit Eligibility By Legal Entities
Brazil's Federal Revenue Service has introduced new monitoring procedures that will require legal entities to meet specific compliance criteria to maintain their tax benefits and incentives. Companies must satisfy requirements including federal tax regularity, absence of administrative sanctions, and proper registration, with automated periodic verification beginning September 1, 2026, and a 20-business-day correction window for identified irregularities.
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ANPD Opens Call For Contributions On Brazilian Internet Act Updates
The Brazilian Data Protection Agency (ANPD) has launched a Call for Contributions to gather stakeholder input on implementing new rules that update the regulation of the Brazilian Internet Act. The consultation seeks guidance on priority topics, regulatory synergies, and enforcement strategies as the ANPD expands its role in overseeing internet application providers and platform obligations. Contributions are being accepted until August 17, offering providers a critical opportunity to shape the development
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BRPTO Changes Rules For High-Renown Applications
The Brazilian Patent and Trademark Office has introduced new rules allowing trademark owners to consolidate multiple registrations under a single high-renown status application. This procedural change, effective immediately through Normative Ordinance #68/2026, enables special protection across different classes of goods and services. The amendment responds to stakeholder feedback and aims to streamline the process for owners of widely recognized brands operating in diverse market segments.
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Brazil’s Patent Grace Period: Opportunities And Pitfalls
Brazil's grace period provision allows inventors to disclose their inventions up to 12 months before filing a patent application without jeopardizing patentability. However, applicants face significant evidential challenges when proving the disclosure originated from the inventor, particularly when documents are authored by employers or third parties, and must navigate examiner discretion in the absence of clear regulatory guidelines.
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Typologies Of Money Laundering And Terrorist Financing By COAF
Brazil has built a comprehensive legal framework to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, anchored by Law #9,613/98 and strengthened by Central Bank Circular #3,978/2020. The Financial Activities Control Council (COAF) serves as the nation's intelligence hub, analyzing 87 distinct laundering typologies that span corporate structures, cryptocurrency transactions, real estate schemes, and cash-based operations. Understanding these regulatory mechanisms and criminal patterns is essential for financi
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Brazil Issues Rules For Digital Platforms
Brazil has introduced comprehensive new regulations for digital platforms through two federal decrees that fundamentally reshape platform liability, content moderation requirements, and protections for women in digital spaces. The rules establish strict timelines for removing criminal content, mandate systemic risk assessments, and create presumed liability for unlawful content distributed through advertisements or artificial networks. How will these sweeping changes impact platform operations and user safe
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