Many people believe that a law exists in Brazil prohibiting the negative credit reporting of a consumer due to non-payment—especially after the enactment of the Over-Indebtedness Law. However, this is a myth: there is no rule that prevents the inclusion…
The Superior Court of Justice (STJ) has scheduled important tax-related cases for hearing in February by its 1st Panel—an agenda that directly interests business owners due to its potential to reduce tax-related uncertainty and define legal precedents that impact corporate…
The federal government has reduced tax litigation-related risks by approximately 30%, according to data released by the government, signaling a significant improvement in the management of tax-related legal disputes. This reduction is linked to favorable court rulings, shifts in legal…
A Labor Court decision denied the classification of a saleswoman as a bank employee in a case involving a company authorized to provide services on behalf of a financial institution. The ruling sends an important message to business owners operating…
A decision by the 1st Panel of the Regional Labor Court of the 15th Region (TRT-15) brought an important point of attention for business owners and managers by exempting a former partner from liability in a labor enforcement case due…
A stable union and the birth of a child occurring after the constitution of a mortgage may ensure the recognition of a property’s exemption from seizure, provided it is proven that the asset is used as the family residence. This…
In January 2026, the STJ (Superior Court of Justice) ruled that the seizure of bank accounts held by Special Purpose Entities (SPEs) is inadmissible when aimed at satisfying debts incurred by other companies within the same economic group. The decision…
In 2025, the INPI (National Institute of Industrial Property) recorded a historic high of 504,461 trademark protection requests, marking an increase of approximately 8% compared to the previous year. This growth reflects the expansionist approach of Brazilian companies in their…
A common practice in the banking market is to present debt renegotiations as if they were a “novation”—that is, as if a new contract had been created. This strategy is frequently used by financial institutions and gives the consumer the…
With the Selic rate held at 15% per year, the average bank interest rate in Brazil reached its highest level in eight years in November, reflecting the continued pressure of credit costs on businesses and consumers. This increase comes in…
Many people believe that a law exists in Brazil prohibiting the negative credit reporting of a consumer due to non-payment—especially after the enactment of the Over-Indebtedness Law. However, this is a myth: there is no rule that prevents the inclusion of a person’s name in credit protection registries due to…
The Superior Court of Justice (STJ) has scheduled important tax-related cases for hearing in February by its 1st Panel—an agenda that directly interests business owners due to its potential to reduce tax-related uncertainty and define legal precedents that impact corporate cash flow. When the STJ establishes a position on tax…
The federal government has reduced tax litigation-related risks by approximately 30%, according to data released by the government, signaling a significant improvement in the management of tax-related legal disputes. This reduction is linked to favorable court rulings, shifts in legal interpretations, and strategies aimed at streamlining litigation. From a business…
A Labor Court decision denied the classification of a saleswoman as a bank employee in a case involving a company authorized to provide services on behalf of a financial institution. The ruling sends an important message to business owners operating as banking correspondents or commercial partners of banks. In its…
A decision by the 1st Panel of the Regional Labor Court of the 15th Region (TRT-15) brought an important point of attention for business owners and managers by exempting a former partner from liability in a labor enforcement case due to the expiration of the legal period following her withdrawal…
A stable union and the birth of a child occurring after the constitution of a mortgage may ensure the recognition of a property’s exemption from seizure, provided it is proven that the asset is used as the family residence. This understanding was unanimously established by the 3rd Panel of the…
In January 2026, the STJ (Superior Court of Justice) ruled that the seizure of bank accounts held by Special Purpose Entities (SPEs) is inadmissible when aimed at satisfying debts incurred by other companies within the same economic group. The decision reinforces the patrimonial autonomy of SPEs, establishing that, in order…
In 2025, the INPI (National Institute of Industrial Property) recorded a historic high of 504,461 trademark protection requests, marking an increase of approximately 8% compared to the previous year. This growth reflects the expansionist approach of Brazilian companies in their efforts to safeguard their intangible assets. Patent applications also rose,…
A common practice in the banking market is to present debt renegotiations as if they were a “novation”—that is, as if a new contract had been created. This strategy is frequently used by financial institutions and gives the consumer the false impression that, by signing the new agreement, they lose…
With the Selic rate held at 15% per year, the average bank interest rate in Brazil reached its highest level in eight years in November, reflecting the continued pressure of credit costs on businesses and consumers. This increase comes in a context where the Central Bank of Brazil (Copom) has…
