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Relevance Filter Now Applies To STJ Special Appeals
Brazil's new Law No. 15,484/2026 introduces a "relevance filter" for Special Appeals to the Superior Court of Justice, requiring appellants to demonstrate that their case carries economic, political, social, or legal significance beyond individual interests. This procedural reform mirrors the general repercussion requirement used by the Supreme Federal Court and aims to reduce case volume by creating binding precedents that apply nationwide.
Brazil Litigation
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KLA Advogados
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STJ Edita Emenda Regimental N.º 53/2026
O Superior Tribunal de Justiça implementou mudanças significativas em seu Regimento Interno através da Emenda Regimental nº 53/2026, estabelecendo novos requisitos procedimentais que impactam diretamente a prática forense. As alterações abrangem desde a obrigatoriedade de resumos estruturados em petições até modificações substanciais nos procedimentos de julgamento virtual e recursos repetitivos, redefinindo competências entre órgãos
Brazil Litigation
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Mayer Brown
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Relevance Filter Now Applies To STJ Special Appeals
Brazil's new Law No. 15,484/2026 introduces a "relevance filter" for Special Appeals to the Superior Court of Justice, requiring appellants to demonstrate that their case carries economic, political, social, or legal significance beyond individual interests. This procedural reform mirrors the general repercussion requirement used by the Supreme Federal Court and aims to reduce case volume by creating binding precedents that apply nationwide.
Brazil Litigation
KL
KLA Advogados
Article
STJ Edita Emenda Regimental N.º 53/2026
O Superior Tribunal de Justiça implementou mudanças significativas em seu Regimento Interno através da Emenda Regimental nº 53/2026, estabelecendo novos requisitos procedimentais que impactam diretamente a prática forense. As alterações abrangem desde a obrigatoriedade de resumos estruturados em petições até modificações substanciais nos procedimentos de julgamento virtual e recursos repetitivos, redefinindo competências entre órgãos
Brazil Litigation
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Mayer Brown
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Brazil's action at the WTO should have no practical effect, says former diplomat
Brazil has formally challenged U.S. tariffs through the World Trade Organization, but according to former Brazilian diplomat and attorney Régis Arslanian, this multilateral approach may prove largely ineffective. The action raises questions about the declining power of international trade dispute mechanisms and whether traditional diplomatic channels still hold sway over major economic powers.
Brazil International
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