New rules on research with human subjects in Brazil
In 2024, Law No. 14,874/2024 (“Clinical Research Law”) was enacted, establishing the baseline framework for research involving human subjects in Brazil. Since its publication, the Ministry of Health has undertaken studies to regulate the Law, focusing on institutional stability in support of clinical research. As a result of this effort, Decree No. 12,651/2025 (“Clinical Research […]
New law establishes quotas for women on boards of directors and disclosure obligations on gender equity
Law No. 15.177, of 23 July 2025, made important changes to Law No. 13.303/2016 (“State-Owned Companies Law”) and Law No. 6.404/1976 (“Brazilian Corporations Law”), with implications for state-owned companies, listed companies and corporations/joint-stock companies in general, as detailed and specified below. State-Owned Companies The new law establishes quotas for women on the boards of directors […]
Diogo Albaneze
Matheus Palhares Vieira
Eduarda Erbiste Do Carmo
Erika Felicissimo Egg Souza
Carolainy Aparecida Souza Castro
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