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Brazilian judicial and legal framework developments

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Legal developments in Brazil have focused on judicial debt management and enforcement mechanisms. The Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil (OAB) initiated discussions with the Conselho Nacional de Justiça (CNJ) and Caixa Econômica Federal to allow judicial debts to be paid via credit card, including installment options, to modernize the system and reduce financial burdens. In recent rulings, the Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) has addressed debt enforcement and digital liability. The court upheld the constitutionality of atypical coercive measures, such as suspending passports or driver's licenses, provided judges ensure such actions are necessary, proportional, and respect the right to defense under Article 139 of the Civil Procedure Code. Regarding digital liability, the STF ruled that internet marketplaces are civilly liable under the Consumer Defense Code. Addressing corporate debt, the STF unanimously upheld a rule under Complementary Law 225/2026 that prevents companies classified as habitual debtors from filing for judicial recovery. This measure targets entities with tax debts of at least R$ 15 million that exceed 100% of their assets. Justice Flávio Dino rejected an OAB challenge, stating the principle of company preservation applies to entities operating with “good faith and fiscal loyalty,” rather than those incorporating tax evasion into their business models. ~~Such companies may~~ Recent judicial actions have also ~~face bankruptcy, be barred from government contracts, and lose access to~~ targeted tax ~~benefits. Separately,~~ administration and credit usage. Federal Regional Courts (TRFs 1 through 6) have ruled against the Receita Federal do Brasil (RFB) for blocking the compensation of tax debts using judicial credits obtained from third ~~parties. The courts found~~ parties, finding the RFB ~~was ignoring~~ ignored Constitutional Amendment No. ~~113/2021 and violating Article 100 (§11) of~~ 113/2021. Additionally, the ~~Federal Constitution,~~ STF is deliberating on Theme 1.465, which ~~permits the use of liquid and certain credits to settle~~ concerns nationwide rules for how industries utilize ICMS tax ~~debts.~~ credits on intermediate products used during manufacturing.

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