STJ Allows the Use of Evidence Obtained in an Extinguished Civil Lawsuit in a Criminal Investigation
The Sixth Panel of the Superior Court of Justice ruled that evidence lawfully obtained in a civil lawsuit may be used in a criminal investigation, even when the civil proceeding is later dismissed without a ruling on the merits due to lack of interest to sue. The understanding reinforces that the validity of evidence is […]
STJ Rejects the Use of a Writ of Injunction to Authorize Domestic Cannabis Cultivation
The Special Court of the Superior Court of Justice ruled that a writ of injunction is not the appropriate procedural instrument to obtain authorization for domestic cannabis cultivation, even when the request is related to medicinal purposes. The Court’s understanding reinforces the institutional limits of judicial action in sensitive regulatory matters. According to the STJ, […]
STJ Advances Discussion on Bank Secrecy Breach in Civil Lawsuits
The Superior Court of Justice has advanced the discussion on the possibility of breaching bank secrecy in civil lawsuits, a topic that involves balancing the right to privacy, the protection of financial data, and the need to produce evidence in judicial proceedings. The discussion is relevant because, although bank secrecy is an important legal guarantee, […]
Neurotechnologies and Data Protection: New Challenges for Privacy and Corporate Governance
The Brazilian National Data Protection Authority published Technological Radar No. 4, dedicated to neurotechnologies and their impacts on personal data protection. The document brings the topic into the Brazilian regulatory debate and reinforces the need for special attention to the risks arising from the collection, processing, and use of neural signals. Neurotechnologies are technologies capable […]
Meta Ends End-to-End Encryption in Instagram DMs and Reinforces the Debate on Data Protection
Meta has ended support for end-to-end encryption in Instagram direct messages. The change took effect on May 8, 2026, and was justified by the company due to the low adoption of the feature, which had previously been optional for users. End-to-end encryption is a layer of protection that prevents third parties, including the platform itself, […]
STJ Rules That Airbnb Rentals in Residential Condominiums Depend on Approval at a Condominium Meeting
The Second Section of the Superior Court of Justice ruled that the use of units located in residential condominiums for short-term rentals through platforms such as Airbnb depends on prior approval at a condominium meeting, with a qualified quorum of at least two-thirds of the unit owners. The understanding is based on the assessment that […]
STJ Validates Use of the “Teimosinha” Tool in Tax Enforcement Proceedings and Reinforces Companies’ Need to Manage Financial Risk
The Superior Court of Justice validated the use of the tool known as “teimosinha,” a Sisbajud feature that allows automatic repetition of asset-freezing orders in tax enforcement proceedings. The decision reinforces the trend toward expanding the effectiveness of judicial asset-seizure mechanisms, especially in collection actions brought by public authorities. In practice, the measure allows the […]
PDK Advogados announces Martha Mendes Sedeh as its new CEO
PDK Advogados announces the arrival of Martha Mendes Sedeh as the firm’s new CEO. With 18 years of experience, Martha has built her career across business law, contracts, corporate law and strategic legal management. Her background includes team leadership, business structuring, organizational development and the resolution of complex disputes. Martha joins PDK Advogados to contribute […]
Artificial Intelligence in medicine now has specific rules in Brazil
New CFM resolution reinforces governance, risk, and data protection in AI systems CFM Resolution No. 2,454/2026 establishes a relevant framework for the use of Artificial Intelligence in medicine in Brazil, providing clear guidelines on the development, contracting, and use of these technologies in the healthcare sector. The rule defines the application of AI broadly, covering […]
TRT-10 annuls provisions on the role of occupational physicians in defense of employers
Decision reinforces limits on the use of health data and preserves the purpose of the PCMSO The Regional Labor Court of the 10th Region declared the nullity of Articles 10 and 12 of CFM Resolution No. 2,323/2022, which addressed the role of occupational physicians as technical assistants for employers in administrative and judicial proceedings. The […]