Brazil’s Petrobras Free to Sell Shares of Subsidiary
A Federal Court in Sergipe is allowing the oil giant to continue its divestment program, by permitting it to sell...
May 9, 2017Topic
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Brazil’s Petrobras Settles Four Individual Lawsuits in the U.S.
Company estimates the total cost of settlements paid in 2016 to be approximately US$372 million.
March 1, 2017
Rio Mayor Paes Overruled Again in Attempt to Ban Uber
Uber continues to operate in Rio de Janeiro under a court injunction following Rio Mayor Paes’ signing of a law...
November 29, 2016
Neymar Sues Brazil Federal Government for Confidential Leak
A federal court judge has ordered the government to release the names of all employees who had access to the...
October 3, 2016
Brazil’s Courts Allow Protests During Olympic Games
A Brazilian federal court judge that any suppression of political manifestations by security forces is unconstitutional and will be fined.
August 9, 2016
Court in Brazil Orders Block of WhatsApp, Again
For the third time in less than a year, the popular online messaging service, WhatsApp, was shutdown in Brazil by...
July 20, 2016
Opinion: A Tale of Two Courts
The Curmudgeon pays attention to news concerning the Judicial Branch of both Brazil and the USA. He is happy to...
November 17, 2015
Rio Court Hears from Police Accused in Amarildo Case: Daily
A Rio court has begun hearing the 25 policemen indicted over the death of Rocinha bricklayer Amarildo.
February 22, 2014
Mensalão Case Appeal Decision Tied: Daily
The Federal Supreme Court (STF) voted on the possible revision of twelve of its sentences in the mensalão vote-buying case....
September 13, 2013