Case law: application of the Price Table in real estate purchase contracts
Em decisão monocrática no Recurso Especial nº 951.894/DF, a ministra do Superior Tribunal de Justiça (STJ), Maria Isabel Gallotti, afastou a presunção de ilegalidade da Tabela Price aplicada na atualização das parcelas de financiamento imobiliário.
STJ special court resumes judgment on the application of the Selic rate to civil debts
Beatriz Benedete CardosoLawyer at Marcos Martins Advogados Last week, the 4th Panel of the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) resumed the judgment of RESP No. 1.731.193/SP to define whether or not the Selic rate is applicable to civil debts, with regard to civil liability for contractual and non-contractual damages. The discussion arose from the interpretation […]
The possibility of disposing of assets by a company in out-of-court reorganization
Mário ConfortiLawyer at Marcos Martins Advogados Camila Asha Champam de LacerdaLawyer at Marcos Martins Advogados Recently, Law No. 11.101/05, which deals with Bankruptcy, Judicial Reorganization and Out-of-Court Reorganization, was reformed by Law No. 14.122/20, bringing relevant changes regarding the sale of Isolated Production Units (“UPIs”), a procedure frequently used in Judicial Reorganization proceedings due to […]
Law 14.195/21: Intercurrent prescription and the importance of prior research by the creditor
Vanessa Salem EidLawyer at Marcos Martins Advogados The judicial enforcement process has been constantly updated with the application of new technologies, such as new means of locating debtors’ assets. The law and technology, when they go hand in hand, increase the chances of satisfying the credit sought by the creditor. Among some of the most […]
STJ: Denunciation of lede to guarantor of counter-guarantee contract inadmissible
Vitor José Ferreira do CoutoLawyer at Marcos Martins Advogados In a recent ruling, the Superior Court of Justice decided that it is not possible to directly denounce guarantors in counter-guarantee contracts in which the insurer has a contract with another insurer. In this specific case, the Third Panel of the STJ, in the judgment of […]
Law No. 14.195/21 amends the rule on summons and provides for the imposition of a fine for acts against the dignity of justice
Em 27/08/2021, foi publicada a Lei nº 14.195/21, que visa facilitar a abertura de empresas, dentre outras modificações legislativas no que concerne ao direito empresarial.
Domestic violence and the new condominium reporting rule
Lei propõe que condomínios residenciais e comerciais devem informar casos de violência doméstica contra mulheres, crianças, adolescentes ou idosos.
TJMT: Agricultural company obtains judicial reorganization by cram down
Decisão recente do TJMT, aplicou o instituto do “cram down” para homologar a recuperação judicial de um grupo agrícola do Mato Grosso.
The need for bold reform of the Commercial Representation Law – part II
Como foi tratado na última matéria sobre o tema, a atividade de representação comercial autônoma é regida pela Lei 4.886/65, com as alterações trazidas pela 8.420/92. Trata-se de legislação antiga e desatualizada no contexto de desenvolvimento tecnológico e econômico-comercial.
TJ-SP: Rent intended for the subsistence of the debtor’s family cannot be seized
Em recente decisão, a 23ª Câmara de Direito Privado do Tribunal de Justiça do Estado de São Paulo reverteu a decisão de 1ª instância que havia deferido a penhora de aluguéis recebidos pelo devedor para pagamento da dívida cobrada judicialmente.
