Brazil unbound: How investors see Brazil and Brazil sees the world

HSBC report produced in co-operation with the Economist Intelligence.  Brazil unbound: How investors see Brazil and Brazil sees the world is an HSBC report produced in co-operation with the Economist Intelligence Unit. The report draws on in-depth interviews with country experts and

Federal Supreme Court in Brazil votes unanimously in favor of homosexual civil union

The Supreme Court in Brazilia (STF) has taken an historical step in Brazil by recognizing the civil union of partners of the same sex. They unanimously defined that homosexuals are to be recognized as a family. They may even file income tax jointly. So, theoretically, gay couples will be entitled to social security, asset division and inheritance.

Labor Claims and Liens on Real Estate in Brazil

Thomas Friedman, in his recent book The World is Flat, draws this conclusion as individuals living in the four corners of the planet have the power to collaborate and compete globally. Understanding the complex nuances of a foreign legal environment is vital to this concept.