Increase in decisions matures possible case law for data protection in the country.
By: Leonardo Neri As is well known, the General Data Protection Law ("LGPD") was introduced in 2018 to protect fundamental rights to freedom and privacy, safeguarding the personal integrity of each individual. However, considering it is a very recent and new topic in society, […]
REGULATION IN THE BRAZILIAN CRYPTO MARKET – A CASE STUDY OF THE FTX COLLAPSE
By: Antonio Mazzucco and Luiz Doles The Brazilian crypto market has undergone several changes over the years, including some attempts to regulate the use of crypto assets. FTX was one of the largest crypto exchanges in the world, reaching a valuation of over USD 30 billion a few years ago, which was not […]
Difal: Rosa Weber asks for prominence and trial will be restarted
Justice Rosa Weber, President of the Supreme Federal Court, requested a hearing in the judgment of Direct Actions of Unconstitutionality No. 7,066, 7,070, and 7,078, which discuss whether the principle of annual prior notice should be applied to the changes promoted by Complementary Law No. 190/2022. Thus, the judgment, which had a favorable score of 5 to 3 […]
Need for supervision in Judicial Recovery
By: Vitor Ferrari and Ivan Kubala According to a unanimous understanding of the 1st Business Law Chamber of the São Paulo Court of Justice, both the supervision and oversight of a judicial reorganization cannot be disregarded in order to terminate it. In this specific case, the judging panel overruled the decision to terminate […]
Expansion of consumer credit – possible legal impacts for 2023
By: Leonardo Neri Initially, as we know, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (“Lula”) was president of Brazil from 2003 to 2010, a period in which he brought new changes and implementations to his government. In view of this, this article will exclusively address the changes related to the expansion of consumer credit, focusing on […]
Special business districts created in the interior of São Paulo.
By: Vitor Ferrari and Ivan Kubala The Honorable Court of Justice of the State of São Paulo has officially created business and arbitration courts in large cities in the interior of the state, such as Sorocaba, São José do Rio Preto, Campinas and Ribeirão Preto. According to the Court of Justice itself, these courts will have jurisdiction to […]
Senate opens public consultation on tax incentive projects related to LGPD
By: Leonardo Neri Recently, Senator Izalci Lucas (PSDB/DF), with the support of the National Association of Data Privacy Professionals (“ANPPD”), proposed Bill No. 4 of 2022 (“PL 4/22”), which brought the opportunity to discuss the possibility of tax incentives for companies that invest and adhere to the adjustments […]
STJ BEGINS UNPRECEDENTED TRIAL ON THE LEVY OF PIS AND COFINS ON DISCOUNTS AND BONUSES.
On Tuesday, November 29, 2022, the 1st Panel of the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) began a ruling on a relevant tax issue for retail: the levying of PIS and COFINS on commercial bonuses and discounts obtained on the purchase of goods. The Federal Revenue Service has stated that "rebates received [...]
STF will resume trial of ADIs on Difal from December 9, 2022
The Supreme Federal Court will resume the trial of Direct Actions of Unconstitutionality No. 7,066, 7,070 and 7,078 between December 9 and 16, 2022. The ADIs will define whether the principle of annual prior notice should be applied in relation to the changes promoted by Complementary Law No. 190/2022, which regulated Difal under the terms […]
Event: Tax and Perse Transaction
Last Thursday, November 24th, we held a breakfast meeting with Grant Thornton Brazil to discuss controversial aspects of Tax Transactions and PERSE with our partners and clients. The event was attended by our tax partner, Odair Silva, and Wanessa Pinheiro, partners at Grant Thornton, and the Special Advisor to the Minister of Economy […]