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ArticleCybersecurity LegislationLaw 46/2018 of 13 August 13 has now been published.PortugalTechnologyPLMJ
ArticleNew Changes To The Local Lodging RulesDecree-Law 76/2024 of 23 October, which entered into force on 1 November, approves a series of amendments to the legal framework governing the operation of local lodging establishments...PortugalReal Estate and ConstructionPLMJ
ArticleGranting Credit In The Real Sector Of The EconomyAngolan Central Bank (Banco Nacional de Angola, "BNA") recently published Notice 10/22 of 6 April to update the scope of application of Notice 10/20 of 3 April on the granting credit to the real sector of the economy.AngolaFinance and BankingPLMJ
ArticlePortugal Has Lithium… And We Know It!Lithium minerals have seen a rise in demand and price since 2011, which became even greater in 2016, and the expectation is that this rise will continue along with the growing demand for electric vehicles.PortugalEnergy and Natural ResourcesPLMJ
ArticleThree Years Of The Portuguese Medical Cannabis LawThree years have passed since the approval of the Portuguese medical cannabis law. In this period, many changes have taken place in this area, but the main one has probably been the fact that Portugal has started to build a medical cannabis market.PortugalCannabis & HempPLMJ
ArticleEU Updates Regulation On Electronic Instructions For Medical DevicesOn 26 June 2025, Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1234 was adopted, amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/2226 with regard to medical devices for which instructions for use may be provided electronically. European UnionFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesPLMJ
ArticleAnnual Overview – Portuguese Competition Law EnforcementThis alert memo provides an overview on the current competition enforcement landscape in Portugal.PortugalAntitrust/Competition LawPLMJ
ArticleCannabis: First Amendment To Ministerial Order 83/2021Ministerial Order 14/2022 was published on 5 January to introduce the first amendment to Ministerial Order 83/2021 of 15 April.PortugalCannabis & HempPLMJ
ArticlePAIS NÃO CASADOS E UNIDOS DE FACTONo passado dia 2 de Março foi publicada em Diário da República a Lei n.º 5/2017, que vem estabelecer o regime da regulação das responsabilidades parentais, por mútuo acordo...PortugalFamily and MatrimonialPLMJ
ArticleLegislation News - Banking And Finance, Capital Markets And Insurance In Angola | 2nd Quarter Of 2023Legislation News - Banking And Finance, Capital Markets And Insurance In Angola | 2nd Quarter Of 2023PortugalFinance and BankingPLMJ
ArticleNew European Regulation On Clinical TrialsRegulation (EU) 536/2014 of the Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on clinical trials on medicinal products for human use ("Regulation") came into force on 31 January 2022. PortugalFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesPLMJ
ArticleProtection Measures And Special Support MeasuresAmong the approved measures, the temporary protection status ("título de proteção temporária") stands out.PortugalImmigrationPLMJ
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ArticleCNPD Approves Guidelines On Security MeasuresAccording to the CNPD, the majority of the most frequent attacks affect personal data and result in data breaches that require the application of the provisions of the General Data Protection...PortugalPrivacyPLMJ
ArticleCall 50 | Tourism And IndustryOn 17 November 2022, TF Turismo Fundos - SGOIC, S.A. ("Turismo Fundos") launched Call 50 | Tourism and Industry ("Call 50"), a €50 million support facility for companies in the tourism and industry sectors.PortugalReal Estate and ConstructionPLMJ
ArticleUpdating Of The Privatisation ProgrammeThis note provides information on the publication of Presidential Decree 36/26, dated 24 February, which amends the Privatisation Programme (PROPRIV) for 2026. PortugalStrategyPLMJ
ArticleRules And Good Practices For The Distribution Of Medical DevicesThe aim of this newly published legislation is to establish the regulations for distribution of these devices, and this activity is of the greatest importance throughout the integrated circuit of supply of medical devicesPortugalFood, Drugs, Healthcare, Life SciencesPLMJ
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