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- Dispute Resolution Liability for damage caused by third parties can lead to losses for companies Failing to act on third parties' conduct and the public statements of club executives may lead to awards for material and moral damages, according to Brazil's STJ. 2 min read
- Business Contracts Unauthorized use of images: companies may have to pay copyright damages Using a work without authorization may lead to damages even without proven loss. The STJ also notes that assigning rights does not transfer the author's moral rights. 3 min read
- Business Contracts Compound interest in bank loans: a missing daily rate does not automatically rule out capitalization The absence of a daily rate does not, by itself, rule out agreed capitalization. Before taking credit, check the effective rates and the total cost. 2 min read
- Business Contracts Commercial leases: a waiver clause may rule out compensation for improvements and construction Before investing in a leased property, review the waiver clause and set out in the contract whether improvements and construction will be compensated. 2 min read
- Dispute Resolution Civil liability for incorrect information: manufacturer and seller may be liable for losses Information comes with the goods. An STJ ruling shows why marketing, technical teams and sales must tell the same truth about the product. 2 min read
