LinkedIn will now allow users to opt out of their data being used to train Generative AI systems
Recently, announced a major change in how it handles users’ personal data. The update in question concerns the interaction between the use of personal data and Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) systems.
The National Water Resources Council (CNRH) publishes Regulation No. 241/2024 and changes the general criteria for dam classification
On October 21, 2024, the National Water Resources (CNRH) Regulation No. 241 was published in the Federal Official Gazette. It revoked Regulation 143/2012 and established new general criteria for the classification of dams by Risk Category (CRI), Associated Potential Damage (DPA) and volume.
House of Representatives strikes down tax on private pension in inheritance
On October 30 (Wednesday), with 403 votes in favor, the House of Representatives removed from the tax reform a provision allowing States to tax private pension contributions included in inheritances. This taxation was included in the second supplementary law bill regulating the reform.
State of Mato Grosso publishes Decree regulating fee collection and registration of mining activities
On October 21, 2024, Decree No. 1,100/2024 was published in the Official Gazette of the State of Mato Grosso, regulating the fee and registration for controlling, monitoring, and inspecting the research, mining, exploration, and use of mineral resources, as established by Law No. 12,370/2023.
With a new request to access records, the Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) suspends again the trial of former Gafisa managers
The panel of the Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) suspended again the trial of former managers of Gafisa, after Otto Lobo, the last director to present an opinion, requested access to the records. At the time of the suspension, the trial was 2-1 against Nelson Tanure, Antônio Romanoski, Eduardo Jácome, Leo Simpson, Thomas Reichenheim, and Roberto Portella.
Ministry of Finance presents proposals for new regulations on the economic and competitive aspects of digital platforms
On October 10, 2024, the Ministry of Finance presented the results of the Call for Contributions to the regulation of economic and competition aspects of digital platforms, including 12 proposals for statutes and regulations, in the report “Digital Platforms: economic and competition aspects and recommendations for regulatory improvements in Brazil”.
Ministry of Mines and Energy launches Public Call to select Low-Carbon Hydrogen Hubs
Selected projects may be included in Brazil’s investment plan to access funds from the Climate Investment Funds – Industry Decarbonization, estimated at USD 125 to 250 million per country. As part of its industry decarbonization strategy, the Ministry of Mines and Energy (“MME”) recently issued a Public Call to identify innovative proposals for developing commercial-scale low-carbon hydrogen hubs in Brazil.
The Attorney General’s Office for Federal Taxes (PGFN) sets new terms for tax settlements
The Attorney General’s Office for Federal Taxes (PGFN) changed the rules for tax debts settlements The latest rules for these negotiations, outlined in PGFN Ordinance No. 1,457, could lead to more legal disputes, tax experts warn.
