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March 04, 2025
Is Automatic Installment of Your Credit Card Bill Illegal? Find Out What to Do!
If you've ever been surprised by an automatic installment plan applied to your credit card bill without your authorization, know that this practice may be illegal and that you have rights to challenge it.
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February 17, 2025
Registering a Slogan as a Trademark: What Changed at the INPI?
As of November 27, 2024, the Instituto Nacional da Propriedade Industrial (INPI, Brazil's National Institute of Industrial Property) began allowing the registration of trademarks that include slogans or advertising expressions, provided they show sufficient distinctiveness…
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February 17, 2025
How the New Tax Reform Impacts E-commerce and Marketplace Sales
The recent approval of the Tax Reform in Brazil, through Constitutional Amendment No. 132/2023, was regulated by Complementary Law No. 214/2025 (LC 214/25). This new legislation brought significant changes…
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December 20, 2024
Tax Reform and Mushroom Farming: What You Need to Know
The recent approval of the Tax Reform text brought important advances for mushroom farming (fungicultura) in Brazil. After intense mobilization efforts with the National Congress, fresh, dried, and frozen mushrooms now benefit from tax breaks that can further boost the sector's development…
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December 06, 2024
Personal Data Protection – Your Rights in Light of the STJ Decision on Enel
The recent decision by the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) brought to light a crucial issue for consumers and companies: the protection of personal data. In the case in question, Enel, one of the country's leading energy utility companies…
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December 03, 2024
Estate Planning: How to Protect Family Wealth and Avoid Future Problems
Estate planning (planejamento sucessório) is a fundamental strategy for those who wish to protect family wealth and ensure peace of mind for their loved ones. But, after all, what is estate planning and why is it so...
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November 25, 2024
Exclusion of a Business Partner: Understand Your Rights and How to Resolve Conflicts
Excluding a business partner (sócio) can be a delicate moment in a company's life. When one partner jeopardizes the continuity of the business, harms operations, or fails to meet their obligations, the other partners have the right…
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November 19, 2024
The 10% That Makes a Difference: How Tips Can Impact Your Business's Taxes
Tips: Clear Rights for Companies Under the Lucro Presumido (Deemed Profit) Tax Regime
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November 08, 2024
The End of Ozempic's Patent: How Patent Registration Protects Innovation in the Pharmaceutical Market
Over the years, Ozempic has stood out in the weight loss and diabetes treatment medication market, becoming one of the leaders in the sector. With its patent expiration expected in 2026, the generic drug market will gain new opportunities for competition. This scenario highlights the importance of patent registration for companies seeking to protect their innovations and…
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November 01, 2024
Legal Regulation of Remote Work: Trends and Challenges for Companies
In recent years, remote work has become a reality in Brazil and around the world. Driven by the pandemic and digitalization, this work model has brought benefits and challenges for companies and employees. But…
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