ANPD Publishes Regulation on the Role of Data Protection Officer
The Brazilian Data Protection Authority (“ANPD”) published on July 17 the Resolution CD/ANPD nº 18, dated July 16, 2024, which approved the Regulation on the role of the Data Protection Officer (“DPO”). Here are some of its main provisions.
Federal Government publishes Decree to regulate the extension of energy distribution concessions and the sharing of infrastructures between distribution concessionaires and telecom companies
On June 21, 2024, the Federal Government published Decree No. 12,068 to regulate tenders and extension of electricity distribution concessions granted after the enactment of Law No. 9,074, of July 7, 1995, that were pending renewal. The rules affect 20 concession contracts ending between 2025 and 2031, representing 62% of the distribution market in Brazil. […]
CADE publishes the Guide for the Analysis of Non-Horizontal Mergers (Guide V+)
The Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE) has released the final version of Guide V+(in Portuguese), the Guide for the Analysis of Non-Horizontal Mergers. The Guide V+ was approved by CADE’s Tribunal at the 228th Ordinary Judgment Session held on April 17, 2024. The draft of Guide V+ had been under discussions at the antitrust […]
CADE Analyzes Controversies Regarding the Concept of Economic Group Applicable to Companies and Investment Funds for Merger Notification Purposes
On March 20, 2024, CADE’s Tribunal decided on the occurrence of gun jumping in a transaction carried out by IT services companies but did not impose penalties due to jurisprudential controversies concerning the notification of merger cases involving investment funds and shared control situations.
NR-22: Updates to Safety and Occupational Health Regulation in Mining
On 02/26/2024, the Ministry of Labor and Employment (MTE) published the Ordinance nº 225, which came into force on 05/27/2024 and updated the Regulatory Standard nº 22, pertaining Occupational Health and Safety in the mining sector. We list below some points of attention:
MME Unveils Comprehensive Investment Guide for Critical Minerals in Brazil
The Brazilian Ministry of Mines and Energy (“MME”) launched during the Prospector and Developers Association of Canada annual convention (“PDAC”), on 03.03.2024, a Guide For Foreign Investors In Critical Minerals For The Energy Transition In Brazil.
Brazilian Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) and Ministry of Finance start public consultations to promote dialogue on digital platform regulation
Anatel’s Subsidy Request No. 26/2023 and the Ministry of Finance’s Subsidy Request No. 1/2024 raise questions related to the impact on telecommunications network usage, imbalance among digital ecosystem players, and regulation of digital platforms from competition and economic perspectives.
My copyrights have become public domain. And now? What can be learned from the Mickey Mouse case
On January 1, 2024, the short film “Steamboat Willie” (1928), which introduced the iconic Mickey Mouse character, and the animation “Plane Crazy” (1928), both authorship by Walt Disney, became public domain under US law. As of this date, both the animations and the first versions of the Mickey and Minnie characters can be adapted, copied, and used freely by anyone interested.