STF upholds TJSP decision to dismiss ITCMD tax on foreign donations

06/10/2025 In a recent decision, the 1st panel of the Supreme Federal Court (“STF”) upheld a decision by the São Paulo Court of Justice (“TJSP”) dismissing the Tax on Inheritance and Donations (“ITCMD”) on donations coming from abroad. This topic is not new. In 2021, the STF ruled on Theme No. 825, establishing the thesis […]

TST theme 274: limits of employment contract suspension in cases of disability retirement

02/10/2025 On September 15, 2025, Minister Alexandre Luiz Ramos, Rapporteur in case TST-IncJulgRREmbRep 0000348-62.2022.5.05.0493 (Theme 274), ordered the suspension of all appeals for review and interlocutory appeals addressing the matter submitted to the repetitive appeals proceeding. The controversy is: “Does the employment contract of an employee retired due to disability remain suspended after the legal […]

The AgTechs revolution driven by Venture Capital

06/10/2025 The AgTechs Landscape in Brazil Agtechs, startups that apply technology to innovate in the agricultural sector, have been transforming Brazilian production, both in farming and livestock. By incorporating artificial intelligence, big data analytics, automation, and satellite-based remote monitoring, these companies make production more efficient, sustainable, and competitive, in line with global market demands. The […]

Privacidade em foco: STJ, ECA Digital, ANPD, União Europeia e Cibersegurança

03/10/2025 Não é de hoje que a privacidade e proteção de dados deixaram de ser apenas exigências legais e são hoje fatores estratégicos para competitividade, governança e reputação corporativa. Reunimos 5 (cinco) movimentos recentes que merecem atenção imediata de empresas e gestores. STJ reconhece dano moral presumido por divulgação indevida de dados O Superior Tribunal […]

Anvisa e o avanço da inteligência artificial

03/10/2025 O artigo 218 da Constituição Federal preconiza como dever do Estado a promoção e o incentivo ao desenvolvimento científico e tecnológico, reforçando o papel da administração pública na inovação, diretriz refletida no Sistema Único de Saúde – SUS, cuja competência de fomentar o desenvolvimento científico e tecnológico no âmbito de sua atuação está expressamente […]

2025 International Arbitration Survey by Queen Mary University of London: realities and opportunities in arbitration

07/10/2025 The School of International Arbitration of the Queen Mary University of London published in 2025 the new edition of its International Arbitration Survey, titled “The Path Forward: Realities and Opportunities in Arbitration”[1]. This is the 14th edition of the study, which aims to map trends, perceptions, and expectations of the international arbitration community, providing […]