Should employment claims in self-employed contracts go through the ordinary courts?
A recent decision by the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) has attracted the attention of jurists and companies because it reinforces the thesis of the Federal Supreme Court (STF) that the jurisdiction to analyze the validity of contracts, including self-employed contracts, lies with the Common State Court. In the lawsuit filed with the 2nd Labor […]
Heirs are not personally liable for the deceased’s debts until the inventory has been completed and the assets divided up
Recently, the 3rd Panel of the Superior Court of Justice (STJ), in Special Appeal No. REsp 2.042.040 – SP, handed down a decision of great relevance to heirs in probate proceedings, establishing that they are not personally liable for the deceased’s debts until the probate is concluded and the assets are divided. The decision brings […]
TJSP dismisses collection of ITCMD from person residing abroad
The 3rd Chamber of Public Law of the São Paulo State Court of Justice ruled that the ITCMD (Causa Mortis and Donation Transfer Tax) should not be levied on donations of assets located in Brazil when the donors are resident or domiciled abroad. In the case under discussion, the donor has not resided in Brazil […]
