In brief The National Health Surveillance Agency (“ANVISA”) published yesterday in the Official Gazette the Resolution RDC No. 657/2022, which provides for the regularization of software as medical device (SaMD). The topic is part of ANVISA’s 2021-2023 Regulatory Agenda and has been discussed together with society in recent years, especially from the opening of Public […]
Trench Rossi Watanabe has received the CESA Gender Equity Seal in the highest category entitled “Highlight”. This award recognizes law firms that have solid Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, taking into consideration several fronts, such as internal commitment, strategic planning, communication and participation rate. With a female majority in leadership for years, this recognition reinforces […]
In brief On 22 March 2022, Federal Decree No. 11,003/2022 setting up the Federal Strategy to Encourage the Sustainable Use of Biogas and Biomethane (“Federal Strategy”) was published. That same day, MMA Directive No. 71/2022, establishing the National Program for the Reduction of Methane Emissions (“Zero Methane Program”) in support of the commitments that Brazil […]
Executive Orders numbers 1108 and 1109 were published on March 28, 2022. They generally address the following aspects: (i) alternative measures impacting employment relationships; (ii) emergency program for job and income maintenance, referred to locally as the “BEM Program”, to assist in the combat of the social and economic adverse consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic; […]
On March 24th, the High Chamber of São Paulo Administrative Court (‘Tribunal de Impostos e Taxas – TIT’) decided to authorize the disallowance of ICMS’s credits in acquisitions from companies in Manaus Free Trade Zone. The decision was taken in line with the understanding of the Federal Supreme Court (STF) in the trial of Extraordinary […]
Leaders League, one of the most relevant publications in the global legal and financial scene, has just released the results of the “Dispute Resolution, Investigations & Insurance 2022” cycle. We have been acknowledged in eight areas. Fourteen of our partners have been ranked, with some being rated in more areas, resulting in 17 individuals recognitions. […]
With the reopening of our physical facilities, today we mark another important step in our history of countless achievements. A special reopening that marks our ability to reinvent ourselves and to adapt to the changes and trends of a constantly evolving and dynamic world. With this, we are launching our new “be agile” policy, which […]
Once again, the Análise Advocacia Mulher (Women’s Law Practice Analysis) ranking, published by the traditional publication, Análise Editorial, highlights the prominence of our Firm in promoting gender equality and equity in the national legal market. In this second edition of the publication, we had 104 individual recognitions, with 25 lawyers considered among the “most admired” […]
On 03/18/2022, the Brazilian Federal Revenue issued Normative Instruction No. 2,072/2022, which brought relevant changes on the import and export customs clearance. The Brazilian Federal Revenue can now require several documents from the importer when there are doubts about the price charged in the import operation, in cases where the goods are parameterized for the […]
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