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This guide offers an overview of legal aspects of sexual harassment in the workplace in the requisite jurisdictions. It is meant as an introduction to these market places and does not offer specific legal advice. This information is not intended to create, and receipt of it does not constitute an attorney-client relationship, or its equivalent in the requisite jurisdiction. Neither the International Lawyers Network or its employees, nor any of the contributing law firms or their partners or employees accepts any liability for anything contained in this guide or to any reader who relies on its content. Before concrete actions or decisions are taken, the reader should seek specific legal advice. The contributing member firms of the International Lawyers Network can advise in relation to questions regarding this paper in their respective jurisdictions and look forward to assisting. Please do not, however, share any confidential information with a member firm without first contacting that firm. This guide describes the law in force in the requisite jurisdictions at the dates of preparation. This may be some time ago and the reader should bear in mind that statutes, regulations and rules are subject to change. No duty to update information is assumed … Read More

Summary: This article will approach the current legal framework for companies which deal with cryptocurrency in Portugal, specifically, those transacting with such virtual currencies. Existing legislation is favorable to the incorporation of these type of companies, subject to the supervision and prior registration with Banco de Portugal.     I . Introduction Portugal is now the first European country to regulate cryptocurrencies. As a matter of fact, Law no. 58/2020, of 31 August (that implements Directive (EU) 2018/843 of 30 May 2018, amending Directive (EU) 2015/849 on the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purposes of money laundering or terrorist financing, and Directive (EU) 2018/1673 of 23 October 2018, on combating money laundering by means of criminal law), introduces amendments to several legal diplomas, including Law no. 83/2017, of 18 August, which extends its application to entities that carry out activities with virtual assets. First and foremost, it is important to realize the role of “Banco de Portugal” to really understand the legal changes operated. Banco de Portugal is the central bank of the Portuguese Republic. It is a public-law legal person, with administrative and financial autonomy, being part of the Eurosystem, the European System of Central … Read More