Interlocutory Appeal: When and How to Use It in Civil Proceedings
The interlocutory appeal is one of the most important remedies provided for in the Brazilian Code of Civil Procedure, used to challenge interlocutory decisions, that is, those issued during the course of the proceedings but which do not bring the judgment to a close. And although it is a technical instrument, the interlocutory appeal is a strategic tool for lawyers, parties […]
Instagram Hacked: What Legal Path to Take to Compensation?
With the growth of social media, especially Instagram, cases of hacked accounts have become increasingly frequent. As a result, this situation, in addition to generating financial losses, compromises the privacy, reputation, and even the work of many users, potentially leading to compensation claims. Understand how platform liability works and what the legal consequences are...
Effectiveness of collective judgments: when individual enforcement is possible and its limits.
Collective judgments play a fundamental role in Brazilian Civil Procedure Law. These decisions, issued in collective actions, can generate effects that extend to all holders of rights related to the same legal relationship (erga omnes) or are limited to specific groups, categories, or classes. Regardless of these delimitations, the effectiveness of these judgments transcends the […]
Administrative Sanctioning Law: Understanding the Concept and Its Practical Application
Author: Beatriz Borges Administrative Sanctioning Law is an area of law that has been gaining increasing relevance in Brazil, especially given the growing concern for integrity in relations between public authorities and citizens. It is a branch that regulates the application of administrative sanctions to individuals or legal entities that […]
The Impact of Technology on Consumer Law
Author: Manassés Lopes Changes in consumer relations have provoked intense legal debates, especially when considering the rise of contractual models and the complexity of digital products and services. In this scenario, the discipline of Contemporary Consumer Law in postgraduate programs in Private and Business Law emerges as essential for understanding and acting […]
Special Appeal and Extraordinary Appeal: Understand their characteristics, differences, and when to use them.
The Special Appeal and the Extraordinary Appeal are two of the main instruments used in the Brazilian judicial system to submit decisions rendered in the first and second instances to the analysis of higher courts, especially when they involve legal issues relevant to the national legal system. These appeals are fundamental to ensuring uniformity and correct interpretation of the law.
Leniency Agreement vs. Plea Bargain
Understand How Each Instrument Works and Their Main Differences In recent years, Brazil has witnessed a series of anti-corruption operations that have brought to light two legal instruments widely used by public administration: the leniency agreement and the plea bargain. Both play a crucial role in the investigation of crimes, identifying those involved […]
General Theory of Appeals in Civil Law
Origin and Definition of Appeals in Brazilian Law Before understanding appeals within the legal framework, it is necessary to delve a little into anthropology. This is specifically to understand the social function of appeals, what is the reason for their existence beyond the structure provided by law itself. When we enter into the analysis within the sphere […]
Constitution and the Internet: What needs to be discussed today?
In the contemporary era, the rise of the Internet has triggered an unprecedented revolution in how societies communicate, share information, and participate in political life. This technological phenomenon, which began as a network of interconnected computers, is now a vital force permeating all aspects of modern life. In this context, a series of […]
What are the laws regulating e-commerce and protecting online consumers?
The rise of e-commerce has brought numerous advantages to consumers, such as the convenience of shopping anytime, anywhere, a wide range of product options, and competitive prices. However, this transformation has also brought with it a number of challenges and concerns. On the one hand, there are issues of privacy and security […]