The duty of care under the Digital ECA: the lesson from the Discord case.

On August 12, 2026, the duty of care under the ECA Digital ceased to be merely doctrinal theory: Discord was given three business days to shut down an entire functionality in Brazil. The order came from the ANPD (National Data Protection Authority), as a preventative measure, and encompassed the Go Live event and all equivalent features.

Taylor Adriano Chaves

Innovation and Digital Law

11 min

AI legal framework stalled, European obligation already in effect.

By Taylor Adriano Chaves. An artificial intelligence rule affecting Brazilian companies came into effect on August 2nd. It was drafted in Brussels. The Brazilian legal framework, however, is still awaiting a report from the rapporteur in a special committee.

Advanced Legal Services

14 min

Consumption taxation: how does the Brazilian dual VAT model work?

By Manassés Lopes For decades, Brazilian companies have dealt with a fragmented consumption tax system encompassing PIS, Cofins, IPI, ICMS, and ISS. Each tax had its own rules of application, distinct credit regimes, specific ancillary obligations, and a body of case law.

Manassés Lopes

Advanced Legal Services

8 min

Income tax exemption due to serious illness: understand the requirements.

By Manassés Lopes, IDP Ambassador. A family discovers that their retired father, diagnosed with Alzheimer's years ago, continued paying income tax on his pension all this time. The question that reaches the lawyer is twofold. Is it possible...

Manassés Lopes

Advanced Legal Services

8 min

Criminal liability of legal entities in the jurisprudence of the Brazilian Supreme Court.

By Manassés Lopes The president of a company receives a summons. There is a criminal lawsuit for environmental crime, and his name appears in the indictment. He did not operate the industrial plant, he did not make the technical decision that caused the damage, and

Manassés Lopes