Pandemic has taken companies to court to review contracts
No direito privado, em especial, nas relações comerciais, a regra geral, derivada do brocardo latino pacta sunt sevanda, é a de que o contrato deve ser cumprido pelas partes ou, como preferem alguns, tem força de lei entre os contratantes.
Impacts of Covid-19 on Labor Courts – 1 year into the pandemic and the increase in labor lawsuits
Ariadne Fabiane VelosaLawyer at Marcos Martins Advogados The Covid-19 pandemic has led to changes in the labor justice system, as well as in labor relations both in Brazil and around the world. The number of labor complaints registered by the Regional Labor Court of the 15th Region (TRT-15), located in Campinas/SP, has increased by 13% […]
Unconstitutionality of PIS and COFINS on presumed ICMS credit
Pedro Rezek Andery AltranLawyer at Marcos Martins Advogados The Federal Supreme Court has ruled that it is unconstitutional to demand PIS and COFINS on presumed ICMS credits. Presumptive credits are benefits offered by states with the aim of encouraging a certain sector, generating a reduction in tax expenditure. For example, states grant presumed ICMS credits […]
Business Law Podcast episode #2 – Tax Recovery
The second episode of the “Right to Business” Podcast is now available! Did you know that more than 95% of companies pay too much tax? Lawyer Ângelo Ambrizzi, a specialist and head of our firm’s tax practice, comments on the tax recovery process in the corporate world. With good tax planning, it is possible to […]
Marcos Martins Advogados announces new Business Development Manager
With extensive experience, Camila Machado says that the legal sector is fertile ground for new opportunities In a market that is increasingly dynamic and full of challenges, Marcos Martins Advogados has hired Camila Machado to manage its business development department, with a view to new business opportunities After two years’ experience at Machado Meyer Advogados, […]
Analysis of whether a claim recognized in a lawsuit is subject to judicial reorganization must take into account the date of its triggering event
Em recente tese aprovada pelo Superior Tribunal de Justiça, em 09 de dezembro de 2020, julgamento em sede de Recurso Especial Repetitivo, no julgamento do REsp nº 1842911/RS, considera-se para fins de verificação da análise do sujeito de crédito reconhecido em ação judicial à recuperação judicial, a data de seu fato gerador , não pelo trânsito em julgado da sentença que o reconhece.
Federal Revenue Office publishes rules for income tax returns
A Receita Federal, na data de 24/02/2021, divulgou as regras e os prazos para a declaração do Imposto sobre a Renda referente ao ano exercício de 2021, ano-calendário 2020.
TST authorizes deduction of amount paid as life insurance from property damage award
Marília Silva de MeloLawyer at Marcos Martins Advogados The 4th Panel of the Superior Labor Court authorized the employer to deduct from the amount of the conviction for material damages, the amount paid exclusively by the company as life insurance, received by the employee’s family in the event of death. For the panel, TST case […]
ITBI can only be demanded after registration with the real estate registry office
O Imposto sobre Transmissão de Bens Imóveis – ITBI, é exigido sempre que há transmissão de imóveis por ato oneroso. Assim, se há necessidade da concretização da transmissão, o imposto não poderá ser cobrado antes do registro em cartório.
Minimum charge in group health plan invalidated on grounds of excessive onerosity
Em decisão recente, a Terceira Turma do Superior Tribunal de Justiça (STJ) considerou inválida a cláusula de pagamento mínimo constante em contrato de plano de saúde coletivo, por ser abusiva e onerar demais a estipulante (contratante do serviço), em troca de uma vantagem exagerada para a operadora.
