On September 16, 2025, the 3rd Panel of the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) began hearing an appeal concerning the validity of a foreign jurisdiction clause included in a maritime representation contract between the Brazilian company MBA Agência Marítima Ltda. and the...

The Superior Court of Justice (STJ) ruled that non-compete clauses without a temporal limitation constitute a case of voidability rather than absolute nullity, as they impose a disproportionate restriction on the exercise of economic activity. The case originated from...

Decommissioning has gained prominence in Brazil’s oil and gas sector, particularly given the maturity of producing fields. This process, which involves well abandonment, dismantling of facilities, and environmental remediation, requires substantial investment and is...

With the enactment of the new Public Procurement Law (Law No. 14,133/2021) and its regulatory decrees, compliance — or integrity programs — have ceased to be a mere formality and have become an essential requirement in public contracts. This legal obligation has been...

Petrobras announced that it will not renew production contracts for more than fifty fields from “Rodada Zero”, whose concessions are expiring or have already expired in 2025. This decision mobilizes ANP, state governments, and the private market to reoffer these...

The Federal Supreme Court of Brazil (STF) has decided, by majority, that the controversy surrounding the taxation of stock options does not raise a constitutional issue and therefore does not qualify for analysis under the mechanism of general repercussion. As a...

In a special appeal, the 3rd Panel of the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) denied a doctor the right of recourse against his former partner after full payment of compensation resulting from a surgery, in which both were condemned for material and moral damages and...

In a recent decision, the 8th court of the TRT 15th Region decided not to hold former partners responsible for the default of a labor agreement. In the lawsuit, the reclaimant alleged default of the labor agreement by the business company she worked for and named...

My Petronect" is the new platform that helps Petrobras manage its suppliers' activities. On this platform, suppliers will find it easier to search for opportunities in public tenders. In addition, the supplier will be able to access the history of its competitors in...