Repetitive Issue 1,296: STJ reaffirms the mandatory personal service on the debtor for the enforcement of penalties for non-compliance with obligations to do or not to do
4/23/2026 The Superior Court of Justice (STJ), when ruling on Repetitive Issue No. 1,296, established an important guideline regarding the imposition of coercive fines in obligations to do or not to do. The Court consolidated its understanding that personal service on the debtor is an indispensable requirement for the application of so-called astreintes, reaffirming the […]
Limited Liability Companies and the Issuance of Debentures: DREI Guidance to the Boards of Trade
4/23/2026 On February 9, 2026, the National Department of Business Registration and Integration (DREI), linked to the Ministry of Entrepreneurship, Microenterprise and Small Business (MEMP), forwarded to the Brazilian Boards of Trade Circular Letter (Ofício Circular) SEI No. 92/2026/MEMP, providing guidance on the possibility for limited liability companies (sociedades limitadas) to issue debentures. DREI explains […]
While patients reach for hope, Brazilian courts split over access to experimental therapies
Courthouse News 20/1/2026 Six people with traumatic spinal cord injuries got access to a potential treatment by court order before clinical trials began — part of a trend raising big questions about the judiciary’s role in health protocols. RIO DE JANEIRO (CN) — After a workplace accident left Diogo Brollo with a traumatic spinal cord […]
L.O. Baptista reafirma posição de destaque no Latin Lawyer 250L.O. Baptista reaffirms its standing as a leading firm in Latin Lawyer 250
8/28/2025 The Latin Lawyer 250 has just released the results of its 2026 research. L.O. Baptista Advogados has once again been ranked in the “Highly Recommended” category, standing out for its work in the areas of Arbitration, Litigation, Corporate and M&A, and Labor Law. See below the full editorial published: L.O. Baptista Advogados Corporate and arbitration specialists Established: 1972 […]
Corporate Governance in the Age of AI
6/13/2025 The exponential growth in Artificial Intelligence adoption demands an urgent reassessment of corporate governance practices. AI goes far beyond being a mere tool – it can “make decisions”, requiring careful oversight to prevent errors and mitigate unwanted biases. Organizations must develop deep insights into these ongoing transformations and cultivate the ability to anticipate future […]
CAM-CCBC issues Rules for the Early Production of Evidence
This Monday (13), the Center for Arbitration and Mediation of the Chamber of Commerce Brazil-Canada (CAM-CCBC), released the Supplementary Rule n. 06/2025 that sets the Rules for the Early Production of Evidence (EPE Rules – currently available exclusively in Portuguese). This document covers the procedural steps of the early production of evidence proceedings before CAM-CCBC. […]
