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Articles on business law written by the SGC Advogados team.
October 30, 2026
Short Term Rentals in Condominiums: What the STJ's New Position on Airbnb Means for Real Estate Businesses
The Brazilian Superior Court of Justice ruled that economically operating a residential unit for short term stays requires approval by two thirds of the condominium assembly. Understand the contractual, corporate, and tax risks this shift creates for companies that invest in, manage, or broker short term rentals.
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October 27, 2026
STF Excludes ISS from the PIS and Cofins Calculation Basis: What Changes for Lucro Presumido and Lucro Real Companies
Brazil's Supreme Federal Court ruled, under general repercussion, that ISS does not form part of the PIS and Cofins calculation basis. The decision reopens concrete opportunities for service companies to reduce their tax burden and recover amounts overpaid in the past.
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October 26, 2026
Counterfeit Goods in E-commerce: Why the Manager, Not Just the Company, Can Be Held Personally Liable
The growth of marketplaces and online retail has brought a legal risk that companies rarely discuss: when third-party sellers offer counterfeit products, the platform can face civil liability while the manager who looks the other way can face personal criminal liability.
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October 26, 2026
End of the 6x1 Work Schedule: What Constitutional Amendment No. 141/2026 Changes for Businesses
Constitutional Amendment 141/2026 reshapes the work week in Brazil, cutting weekly hours in two stages and expanding paid rest. Here is what the deadlines mean, how payroll is affected, and what companies need to do to adjust.
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October 19, 2026
When the Algorithm Gets It Wrong, Who Pays? Corporate Civil Liability for Decisions Made by Artificial Intelligence
Companies that use AI to decide on credit, hiring, pricing, or customer service are not exempt from liability for the effects of those decisions. Here is a look at the legal risks and how to protect your business.
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October 14, 2026
Digital Inheritance: The Assets the Law Still Doesn't Know How to Pass On
Crypto assets, monetized profiles, domains and cloud files are already part of business owners' wealth, but Brazilian law still has no clear rules for passing these assets on to heirs, making preventive succession planning essential.
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October 04, 2026
Brands Under Attack: How Artificial Intelligence Has Supercharged Counterfeiting, and What Companies Can Do About It
The combination of traditional counterfeiting and generative artificial intelligence tools has created a new kind of threat to brand reputation and assets. Understand the legal risks involved and the measures companies can take to protect themselves.
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October 02, 2026
Elections at Work: How Compliance Keeps Politics From Becoming a Labor Problem
During election season, political discussions in the workplace stop being a minor interpersonal issue and become a real legal risk for companies. Learn how well designed compliance policies protect organizational climate and reduce exposure to harassment and discrimination claims.
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September 30, 2026
Brazil's Supreme Court Gives Digital Platforms 60 Days for Structural Changes: What It Means for Tech Companies
Brazil's Supreme Court redefined digital platforms' civil liability for third party content and set a 60 day deadline for structural compliance measures. Here's what the ruling covers and what it means in practice for companies running digital environments with user generated content.
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September 28, 2026
Business Succession Planning: Why You Should Start With a Diagnosis, Not a Holding Company
Brazilian family businesses often jump straight to forming a holding company or drafting a will without first mapping out risks, debts, and simmering conflicts. Here is why effective succession planning follows a logical sequence: diagnosis, dialogue, cleanup, and only then legal structuring.
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