Automated decisions have been increasingly used by organisations for different purposes in a myriad of sectors. Decisions that were previously made by humans, such as those related to hiring and dismissing employees
Fake news – information propagated with the intention to mislead – is a weapon against democracy. Although it is not a novel phenomenon of the
Sports events are audience drivers. At a stadium or in front of a shiny screen, people cheer, watch, cry and spend money. These events attract
Investigative journalism has an important role in modern democracies. The use of drones and hidden cameras/microphones is inherent to this type of journalism and has
New legislation on contract interpretation may encourage investments in the production of audiovisual content by helping mitigate risks and addressing uncertainties. These are the so-called
While the pandemic has shaken the music industry, suspending live events worldwide for almost two years, music streaming revenues have soared. In this scenario, investments
The right to information and the freedom of expression, two of the most important principles in a democracy, are still being modeled by courts all
Streaming platforms that already landed in the Brazilian territory might be happy with the opportunity to exploit a huge and rising market. The strategy adopted
Gambling is forbidden in Brazil, except for official lotteries and authorized horse racing. This situation is expected to change in the upcoming months, as old
In 2019 Flamengo won both the Brazilian League and Copa Libertadores da América (it was then defeated by Liverpool in a tough match worth the
According to a study reported by the British media, the famous football player Cristiano Ronaldo had earned USD 48 million with his Instagram’s posts in
What is the regulatory governance structure in professional sport in your jurisdiction? The main federal statute establishing general rules on sports in Brazil is known as the Pelé Law
As from August 2020, every company processing data in the Brazilian territory or offering goods or services to individuals in Brazil, must comply with the
After a turbulent legislative process, the Brazilian Data Protection Authority (ANPD) was finally created in July 2019. However, the watchdog was unusually designed as a
As a result of the widespread investigation and sanctioning of corruption practices over the past few years, companies doing business in Brazil have increasingly adopted
What is the regulatory governance structure in professional sport in your jurisdiction? The main federal statute establishing general rules on sports in Brazil is known as the Pelé Law
Introduction On August 14, 2018, Law No. 13,709 (LGPD – Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados) was enacted, creating a personal data protection legal framework
The possibility of parties regulating certain matters related to existing or potential court proceedings is not new under Brazilian legislation, but has been recently boosted
Labour and Employment 1. In the case of sportspersons who play for a team participating in a league or professional competition, what type of relationship
A new version of the Draft Bill for the Protection of Personal Data (DBPPD) has been made available for public consultation, with a final deadline
Sports events are no longer simply a means of entertainment, they are also big business. Top tier events attract significant investment, involve large numbers of
The recently enacted Law No. 12.965 of April 23, 2014 – commonly referred to as the “Marco Civil da Internet” – has received significant publicity
In 2009, the World Trade Organization (WTO) authorized Brazil’s adoption of “cross-retaliation” countermeasures against the United States for the illegal subsidy of U.S. cotton farmers
Most people have already heard of the prestigious French shoemaker who sought to have exclusive rights in using red soles, or of the corporate dispute
Automated decisions have been increasingly used by organisations for different purposes in a myriad of sectors. Decisions that were previously made by humans, such as those related to hiring and dismissing employees…
The Brazilian Administrative Council of Tax Appeals (“CARF”) – the appellate body within Brazil’s administrative tax system – decided recently that the Contribution for the
The ‘General Law of the World Cup’ – legislation that establishes a set of standards required by FIFA for holding the tournament – has not yet been approved