The STJ is reopening the debate on revenue garnishment in civil enforcement proceedings through Special Appeal No. 2.209.895/SP. The discussion addresses the application of this measure when other enforcement options have not been exhausted, particularly in cases involving companies facing…
The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) has increasingly allowed companies to bypass the traditional legal route and go directly to the court to overturn decisions made by the labor justice system. Through specific cases, the court has reduced the role…
Starting July 1st, companies in the commerce and services sectors will need to adapt to changes introduced by Ordinance No. 3.665/2023, which modifies how these sectors operate on Sundays and holidays. The main change is that, to open on holidays,…
Felipe Jordan da Costa Santo Law has permeated society since ancient times—whether through the guiding principles of natural law found in oral cultures, where knowledge was passed down through generations, or through written codes such as the Code of Hammurabi,…
Eduardo Rehder Galvão Brazil leads the global landscape when it comes to digital influencers on Instagram. According to research by Nielsen published on the Consumidor Moderno portal, there are over 500,000 Brazilians working as influencers on the platform—the highest number…
Ana Clara Costa Cerceau Enacted in August 2018, Brazil’s General Data Protection Law (LGPD) aims to safeguard citizens’ fundamental rights to freedom and privacy. The law came into force in September 2020, and the National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) is…
Giovanna Spatti Rossagnesi Enacted in August 2018, Brazil’s General Data Protection Law (LGPD) aims to safeguard citizens’ fundamental rights to freedom and privacy. The law came into force in September 2020, and the National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) is the…
Gustavo Fernandes Poli Access to justice is a fundamental right guaranteed by the Brazilian Constitution under Article 5, item XXXV. However, in practice, this promise often fails to materialize for everyone. For debtors in particular, the situation can be even…
Felipe Porfírio Granito, Marco Antonio de Lima, Murilo Mendes Latorre Soares, and Otavio Guimarães Leite Losada* The National Council of Justice (CNJ) recently published the Regulation of the Judiciary’s Asset Search System – Sisbajud, through Ordinance No. 3, dated October…
Fiduciary alienation is a widely used instrument in the financial market to secure credit, in which fiduciary ownership of a given asset—offered as collateral—is transferred from the debtor to the creditor, while the debtor retains direct possession until the debt…
The STJ is reopening the debate on revenue garnishment in civil enforcement proceedings through Special Appeal No. 2.209.895/SP. The discussion addresses the application of this measure when other enforcement options have not been exhausted, particularly in cases involving companies facing financial hardship. The STJ’s decision could redefine the boundaries of…
The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) has increasingly allowed companies to bypass the traditional legal route and go directly to the court to overturn decisions made by the labor justice system. Through specific cases, the court has reduced the role of specialized labor courts while also loosening labor regulations. A…
Starting July 1st, companies in the commerce and services sectors will need to adapt to changes introduced by Ordinance No. 3.665/2023, which modifies how these sectors operate on Sundays and holidays. The main change is that, to open on holidays, companies must establish a collective agreement with the relevant labor…
Felipe Jordan da Costa Santo Law has permeated society since ancient times—whether through the guiding principles of natural law found in oral cultures, where knowledge was passed down through generations, or through written codes such as the Code of Hammurabi, the first known written set of laws. Like society itself,…
Eduardo Rehder Galvão Brazil leads the global landscape when it comes to digital influencers on Instagram. According to research by Nielsen published on the Consumidor Moderno portal, there are over 500,000 Brazilians working as influencers on the platform—the highest number in the world. With the professionalization of social media and…
Ana Clara Costa Cerceau Enacted in August 2018, Brazil’s General Data Protection Law (LGPD) aims to safeguard citizens’ fundamental rights to freedom and privacy. The law came into force in September 2020, and the National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) is the body responsible for its enforcement and oversight. In recent…
Giovanna Spatti Rossagnesi Enacted in August 2018, Brazil’s General Data Protection Law (LGPD) aims to safeguard citizens’ fundamental rights to freedom and privacy. The law came into force in September 2020, and the National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) is the body responsible for its enforcement and oversight. The ANPD’s role…
Gustavo Fernandes Poli Access to justice is a fundamental right guaranteed by the Brazilian Constitution under Article 5, item XXXV. However, in practice, this promise often fails to materialize for everyone. For debtors in particular, the situation can be even more challenging: judicial decisions such as account freezes, liens, and…
Felipe Porfírio Granito, Marco Antonio de Lima, Murilo Mendes Latorre Soares, and Otavio Guimarães Leite Losada* The National Council of Justice (CNJ) recently published the Regulation of the Judiciary’s Asset Search System – Sisbajud, through Ordinance No. 3, dated October 14, 2024. This new regulation establishes, among other provisions, that…
Fiduciary alienation is a widely used instrument in the financial market to secure credit, in which fiduciary ownership of a given asset—offered as collateral—is transferred from the debtor to the creditor, while the debtor retains direct possession until the debt is fully paid. Despite its effectiveness in reducing risks for…
