In August 2024, the third panel of the Brazilian Superior Court of Justice (STJ) assessed the legal authority of YouTube, a social media platform owned
The International Data Transfer Regulation, published in August 2024 by the Brazilian Data Protection Authority (ANPD), has brought significant changes to companies that transfer personal
Class actions are used in various jurisdictions as a key mechanism for the protection of collective rights. The Brazilian legal action that most closely resembles
In September 2023, the Supreme Court of Brazil (“STF”) issued one more decision regarding the balance between freedom of speech and press, and individual rights.
The Internet has profoundly transformed the ways in which we obtain information, interact, and consume, playing a significant role in our lives. These changes have
The growing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by companies in their pursuit to provide next-level products and services has spurred governments to discuss regulation of
Although the Brazilian law was not clear on whether parties in a contract could freely choose the competent forum to resolve related disputes, Brazilian doctrine
The processing of personal data for public security purposes triggers the application of various provisions outlined in the Brazilian Data Protection Law (“LGPD”). Analogous to
In 1995, a print newspaper published an interview with a lawyer who accused a political activist of having carried out a terrorist attack back in
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
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
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
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
Lawmakers often choose ex-post regulations to encourage innovation, which means regulating at a later stage only if market failures or any other risks to competition
Last July 6th, the ANPD ruled the first case of LGPD violation. The wrongdoer, which is a microenterprise, was fined in the amount of BRL 14,400 for