Environmental Law | Corporate Accountability | South America Introduction: The law of the Land In a significant development for environmental law and corporate accountability in Brazil, a coalition of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) filed a lawsuit seeking to annul Petrobras’ oil-drilling license near the mouth of the Amazon River. The legal action,
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A Global Shift Toward the Right to Die: Uruguay Joins the Ranks of Nations Legalizing Euthanasia
Health Law | Human Rights | Global Trends Introduction: The Right to Die A quiet revolution is underway in end-of-life law. In October 2025, Uruguay became the first Latin American country to legalize euthanasia through parliamentary legislation, marking a profound shift not only within the region but within the global
When the Watchdogs Need Watching: Pogust Goodhead and the Global Class Action Reckoning
Class Action Law | Business Litigation | South America As Dieselgate claimants rise, a UK law firm faces fire in Brazil over misleading tactics and murky contracts They built their name chasing global giants.Now, the law firm that promised to deliver justice for more than a million wronged diesel car owners
Landmark Lawsuit Targets Government Inaction on Copper Mining Pollution in Chile
Environmental Accountability | Business Litigation | South America Introduction: Calama’s Hidden Toll When Decades of Dust and Drought Meet Legal Reckoning For over a century, Antofagasta’s vast copper mines have powered Chile’s growth—and driven global electrification. Yet beneath the towering open pits and conveyor belts lies a grim reality: Calama, the region’s
Brazil’s SEP Litigation Surge: Navigating Patent Law in an Evolving Legal Landscape
IP Law | Business Litigation | South America Introduction: Technology's New Battleground As wireless technologies and IoT ecosystems rapidly expand across Latin America, Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) have become a key battleground in Brazil's intellectual property courts. Once viewed as a niche legal area, SEP litigation in Brazil is gaining
The Legal, Economic, and Political Status of South America: A Country-by-Country Overview
The Legal, Economic, and Political Status of South America: A Country-by-Country Overview South America is a continent of contrasts, with a diverse range of political systems, economic conditions, and legal frameworks. From thriving economies to countries suffering from instability and crisis, the legal and political dynamics in the region are highly
Navigating the Green Rush: Legal Dimensions of Sustainable Mining in South America
South America stands at the forefront of the global transition to clean energy, possessing vast reserves of critical minerals essential for technologies like electric vehicle (EV) batteries and solar panels. Countries such as Chile, Argentina, and Peru are key players in this sector, with significant lithium, copper, and other mineral
Legal Industry Analysis: El Salvador’s Groundbreaking AI Legislation
El Salvador's Legislative Assembly enacted the Law for the Promotion of Artificial Intelligence and Technologies (Decree No. 234), positioning the nation as a global frontrunner in AI policy. February 2025, El Salvador's Legislative Assembly enacted the Law for the Promotion of Artificial Intelligence and Technologies (Decree No. 234), positioning the nation
Brazil Eyes Bitcoin for National Reserves: Legal and Economic Implications
In a landmark move that could reshape the global perception of sovereign digital asset adoption, Brazil is advancing plans to incorporate Bitcoin into its national reserves in the Wake of El Salvador’s Bold Precedent. If formalized, Brazil would become the second sovereign state to add Bitcoin to its central holdings,
The Case for a Standardized Cryptocurrency Law in South America
As cryptocurrency adoption continues to surge across South America and the Caribbean, the absence of a standardized regulatory framework is becoming increasingly problematic. While individual countries like Uruguay, Brazil, Venezuela, and Argentina have implemented their own regulatory approaches, the region remains fragmented in its treatment of digital assets. This patchwork of