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February 10, 2026

What Changed in Trademark Registration for Gambling and Betting Brands in Brazil

Legal certainty and brand strategy in the regulated betting market

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January 29, 2026

Corporate Debt: Crisis or Turning Point? A Strategic Legal Perspective

In today's business environment, marked by economic instability, constant regulatory changes, and high competitiveness, debt is often interpreted as an unmistakable sign of fragility…

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January 28, 2026

Artificial Intelligence and the New Risk Landscape for Companies

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence tools capable of creating highly realistic music, voices, images, and text has ushered in a new landscape of opportunities and legal risks for companies. The use of…

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January 27, 2026

The Habitual Tax Debtor and the New Challenges of Corporate Tax Management

Tax delinquency and legal certainty in the business environment

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December 18, 2025

Does the commission fee paid to marketplaces count as gross revenue under Simples Nacional? Understanding the Federal Revenue's position and its impact on businesses

The growing digitalization of sales has led thousands of Brazilian businesses to adopt marketplaces as their main sales channels. The convenience, expanded reach, and reduced operational costs…

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December 05, 2025

Bank liability in cases of fraud: analysis of a recent ruling and its impacts for business owners

In a context of growing use of electronic transactions by companies — whether through corporate cards, PIX (Brazil's instant payment system) or other digital payment methods — the risk of fraud and scams against account holders and consumers is also rising…

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December 05, 2025

When Inspiration Becomes Risk: TRF-2 Upholds Trademark Nullity for Imitating New Balance's Logo

The business environment and the risk of improper registration

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December 05, 2025

Condominium Fees vs. Fiduciary Sale (Alienação Fiduciária): Risks and Consequences for the Real Estate and Business Market

In the business and real estate environment, mortgage or housing finance collateral is frequently based on the fiduciary sale (alienação fiduciária, a trust-based property transfer used as loan collateral) mechanism. This instrument, governed by Law 9,514/1997 and…

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November 14, 2025

Intellectual Property for Startups: Legal and Strategic Fundamentals for Competitiveness

Innovation as a core asset in the startup ecosystem

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November 10, 2025

What Brazil's Accession to the Budapest Treaty Means for Innovative Companies and the Biotechnology Sector

Innovation, biotechnology, and the business environment

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