IX Conferência de Arbitragem Internacional do Rio de Janeiro

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US seeks a mighty large umbrella

BLUESKY (Mediation & Law), February 18, 2013
The federal government is in the market for the world’s largest umbrella insurance policy.  Read more:  http://blueskymediationlaw.com/us-seeks-a-mighty-large-umbrella/?goback=%2Egde_3913415_member_215749726

U.S. State Department's Gold Stars' Tour Brings the Brazilian Music Coordinator Claudia Toni to Exchange Experiences

On the past Tuesday, February 19, 2013 the International Visitors Council of Philadelphia1 promoted a discussion and reception with Claudia Toni from Brazil.  She came in the United States and Philadelphia on the prestigious U.S. State Department's Gold Stars' Tour.

Brazilian exports in January 2013 reached the second best results ever

Source: Ministério do Desenvolvimento, Indústria e Comércio Exterior(1).   Translated by Vitoria Pinhas. The Brazilian exports in January 2013 had the second highest number for such period, and reached U.S. $ 15,968 billion. According to the government, The products that contributed to the good results were: ethanol (219.8%), frozen orange juice (126.2%), sugar (58.8%), cars (52.6%), ...

Secret Courts? The Delaware Court of Chancery Arbitration Experiment

The Delaware Chancery Court is at least a very interesting experiment. To broaden its ability to adjudicate business disputes, Delaware Chancery Court is sending to arbitration private and complex disputes confidentially, without public acess. This very interesting and hot-topic experiment was brought for discution by The Cardozo Journal of Conflic Resolution last thrusday, Feb 10 at the Cardozo Law School.

Doing Business in Developing Countries: The Importance of the Rule of Law

The New York City Bar promoted last February 5th a very interesting event  to discuss the UN proposal for a program that adopts a respected rule of law in international commerce and development. The "Rule of Law Initiative" is an action to ensure predictability and legitimacy  in the international relations. 

FATCA and Brazil: A Way Forward?

FATCA  (Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act) and Brazil was another great event by The Brazilian Chamber of Commerce. This Act requires foreign banks to report US account holders to the IRS and even withhold 30% of their bank account. While "viable options" for intergovernmental cooperation are being discussed US and Brazil should enter in a "TIEA" treaty (Tax Information exchange Agreement). 

Workshop on Domestic Violence at The Brazilian Consulate in New York

O Consulado Geral do Brasil em Nova York sediou a 1ª Oficina sobre Violência Doméstica Contra a Mulher, evento realizado para conscientizar as imigrantes sobre a expectativa de possibilidade de obtenção de "Green Card" com base no "Violence Against Women Act". Numa iniciativa da advogada Michelle Viana o encontro contou com a presença de Mila Burns da TV Globo, Patrícia Lobaccaro da BrazilFoundation e da modelo Chrystiane Vasconcellos.

Small Claims Courts within the airports in Brazil help travelers

Small claim Courts within the Airports attended more than 2,000 travelers in Brazil only on December 2012

From CNJ Noticias
(Translated by Vitoria Pinhas)

Since 1984¹ the judicial legal system in Brazil created the small-claims courts in order to improve and accelerate the solution of simpler legal disputes.  In 1995 the small-claims courts were reviewed and ameliorated by the federal law 9.099/1995². The official name of such courts is “Juizados Especiais”.  Accordingly, any person over 18 years old and legally capable can initiate a claim in any office within the jurisdiction ...

Curso de Mediacao e a Propriedade Intelectual

O Instituto de Mediação e Arbitragem do Brasil (IMAB) está promovendo um curso está promovendo um curso de "Mediação e a propriedade intelectual", no periodo de 18 a 21 de março de 2013 na sede do Instituto na Rua Caiubi, 258, em Perdizes, São Paulo. Maiores informações visite o site do IMAB: www.imab-br.net