Statute of limitations for copyright infringements in Brazil
Brazil’s Copyright Law (“BCL”) does not contain any express provisions concerning statute of limitations. It follows that the general provisions of the Brazilian Civil Code (“BCC”) on limitations shall apply in relation to copyright infringements, and it has been the task of Brazil’s Superior Court of Justice to decide what particular provision of the BCC […]
Controllers’ liability in cases of personal data breaches
The Superior Court of Justice (“STJ”, together with the Supreme Court, the two highest Brazilian courts) issued a decision last March restricting the controllers’ liability related to personal data breaches. A claim seeking compensation for moral damages was filed by a consumer against a Brazilian power utility company due to a leakage of personal data, […]
News content: a battle between producers and distributors
Last August, the Brazilian Superior Court of Justice issued a ruling concerning press clipping services. This case relates to a copyright infringement claim brought by a newspaper against a clipping company that utilized its journalistic content as a basis for crafting customized clippings. The central issues examined by the Court are: (i) whether journalistic works are entitled to protection under copyright law, and if so, (ii) whether clipping services could qualify for any of the exceptions stipulated in […]
Democracy under attack: how it relates to digital platforms’ business model
Fake news – information propagated with the intention to mislead – is a weapon against democracy. Although it is not a novel phenomenon of the 21st century, the constant use of digital platforms, the massive processing of personal data, as well as a crisis of trust in reliable institutions lead to an increased likelihood of […]
Lahorgue Advogadas Associadas takes part in the 2023 IBA Annual Conference
Our partner Simone Lahorgue Nunes and our associate Camila Mariotto are attending the International Bar Association (IBA) Annual Conference this week, an event for legal professionals from all over the world to meet, share knowledge, build contacts and develop business. The 2023 event is being held in Paris from 29th October to 3rd November. As […]
Lahorgue Advogadas Associadas acknowledged by Legal 500
Lahorgue Advogadas Associadas was included among the leading Brazilian Media & Entertainment firms by the prestigious the Legal 500 in its 2024 Latin American guide, just released. Our founding partner, Simone Lahorgue, pratice was also highlighted by the British publication. It’s an honour for us to be recognised by such renowned publication in Lahorgue Advogadas […]
Partner Simone Lahorgue recognized as a Thought Leader in Sports & Entertainment by Who’s Who Legal
Who’s Who Legal has included our Senior Partner Simone Lahorgue Nunes as a 2023 Thought Leader in its Brazil-Sports & Entertainment category. WWL is a publication that researches leading lawyers and experts around the world to be listed in yearly guides. WWL Thought Leaders: Brazil guide brings together the insight, expertise and wisdom of some of […]
Simone Lahorgue and Equality Now’s Executive Director engage in talks with Brazilian Government and Congress on gender equality
Last week, our founding partner Simone Lahorgue participated in events in Brasilia to introduce Equality Now – a global NGO – to members of the Brazilian Government and Chambers of Deputies. The organization, where Simone occupies a seat on the board, promotes the rights of women and girls. The Women Entrepreneurs Caucus (FPME) organized a […]
Partner Simone Lahorgue invited to the Public Hearing on Bill 2370/2019
Our partner Simone Lahorgue has been invited to take part in the Public Hearing on Bill 2370/2019, which aims to update the Brazilian Copyright Law. The event will take place on October 25 in the Congress and will be broadcast online. The access link will be made available a few days before the event. For […]
Third-party interference in talent agreements
The race for hiring highly sought-after talents has persistently existed within the entertainment industry. Frequently, players in this sector attempt to lure talents who are already bound by legal agreements with their competitors by offering more appealing compensation or positions, in some cases, in violation of Brazilian regulations. The Brazilian Civil Code incorporates the rule […]