News & Updates

Short updates on the firm, legal developments and topics that matter to our clients.

Critical minerals: new law creates national policy and council
Direito Empresarial

Critical minerals: new law creates national policy and council

Law 15,506/2026 created the national policy for critical and strategic minerals and a council tied to the Presidency. Companies gain…

October 2026 2 min
Simples Nacional, IBS and CBS: new CGSN rules take effect
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Simples Nacional, IBS and CBS: new CGSN rules take effect

CGSN Resolutions 190, 191 and 194 adapt Simples Nacional to the tax reform. The text covers what changed, who is…

October 2026 3 min
Rural income garnishment: STJ allows partial seizure
Direito Civil

Rural income garnishment: STJ allows partial seizure

The STJ's Third Panel allowed partial garnishment of lease income from small rural properties, while the land itself stays protected.…

October 2026 2 min
New federal court fees follow a progressive table
Direito Civil

New federal court fees follow a progressive table

Law 15,498/2026 sets a progressive fee table of 2% to 3% for federal civil cases, with annual IPCA adjustment and…

October 2026 3 min
Dividend withholding tax: what changes for companies
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Dividend withholding tax: what changes for companies

Brazil's new law imposes 10% withholding tax on dividends above R$ 50,000 a month paid to the same shareholder. The…

October 2026 2 min
Rearp Asset Regularization: What Law 15,265 Allows and Requires
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Rearp Asset Regularization: What Law 15,265 Allows and Requires

Law 15,265/2025 created Rearp, which allows taxpayers to update declared assets at reduced rates or regularize undeclared assets of lawful…

October 2026 5 min
Drug side effects: when is the manufacturer liable for damages?
Direito Civil

Drug side effects: when is the manufacturer liable for damages?

Lawsuits by consumers against pharmaceutical companies over drug side effects are on the rise in Brazil. This post explains why…

October 2026 3 min
Strategic Health Company: what Law 15.471 changes
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Strategic Health Company: what Law 15.471 changes

Law 15.471/2026 creates the Strategic Health Company, accredited by the Executive Branch, with regulatory priority, exclusive tenders and BNDES credit.…

October 2026 3 min
Tax incentive for data centers: what Redata requires
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Tax incentive for data centers: what Redata requires

Law No. 15,504/2026 created Redata, which suspends federal taxes on equipment for data centers. In return, companies must meet market,…

October 2026 2 min