Labor lawsuits in eSocial: what changes with version S-1.1
Version S-1.1 of the eSocial layout, approved by a joint ordinance, adds the labor lawsuit event. Companies must now report…
ANPD enforcement: public consultation proposes new regulation
The ANPD opened a public consultation on a draft amending its enforcement and sanctioning regulation. The proposal extends the rules…
Blocking of fraudulent calls becomes a legal duty
Provisional Measure No. 1,396/2026 requires carriers to authenticate, identify and block suspicious calls. Companies will show their name and logo…
Insurance claims limitation: STJ keeps Summary 229 for older policies
Brazil's Superior Court of Justice unanimously confirmed that Summary 229 governs the limitation period for insurance policies signed before Law…
Betting ban: what changes under Provisional Measure 1,394
Provisional Measure 1,394 bans fixed-odds betting in Brazil as of September 25, 2026. Licenses end within thirty days, bettors must…
Brazilian Supreme Court removes ICMS presumed credits from PIS and Cofins
Brazil's Supreme Court ruled, with binding effect, that ICMS presumed credits cannot be included in the PIS and Cofins tax…
Rural land and foreign capital: Brazil's Supreme Court upholds Law 5,709
Brazil's Supreme Federal Court unanimously held that a Brazilian company with majority foreign capital remains subject to Law 5,709/1971 when…
Relevance in Special Appeals: STJ Publishes Rule Amendment No. 55
STJ Rule Amendment No. 55/2026 sets out the rules for implementing Law No. 15,484/2026, which requires a specific section on…
IBS and CBS: effects on business operations
Supplementary Law No. 214 establishes IBS and CBS and reshapes consumption taxation in Brazil. Companies should review transactions, tax documents,…