This month, Miguel Neto Advogados law firm will attend two conferences in Europe; one in Lisbon, where business topics are in the agenda, and another one in Madrid, which will host IBA’s conference. In Lisbon, we will participate in a conference with partners - about 40 lawyers - to discuss about growth opportunities and businesses between Brazil and Portugal. The event will be held on October 2 at Fontana Park Hotel. In Madrid, Spain, Miguel Neto Advogados will attend the International Bar Association (IBA) annual conference.
IBA is the world’s leading organization of international legal practitioners that influences the development of international law reform and shapes the future of the legal profession throughout the world. To represent our firm, MNA partner José Antônio Miguel Neto will take part in the discussion on “Protection against liabilities: Government regulations concer ning foreign investment and intern ational sales”, whereas partner Cristina Salvador will attend a Women’s Committee. This event will take place on the week of October 4-9 at Palacio Municipal de Congresos (Campo de las Naciones).
As per prevailing Brazilian legislation, all employees who have worked more than one year to the same employer are ensured the right to vacation or a rest period, without prejudice to their compensation.
The franchise agreement was originally developed in the United States, and is currently widely used. Franchising caught on especially after the Second World War as an alternative for expansion of business enterprises which products had great acceptance by consumers and good market results. It is now regarded as an effective market expansion tool.
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