Equity-based Fees
On August 9, 2023, the Supreme Federal Court (STF) recognized the existence of a general repercussion and constitutional matter in the Extraordinary Appeal No. 1,412,069/PR, filed by the Union. It discusses the fixation of attorney fees based on equity in cases of significant value involving the Public Treasury.
Selic Rate or 1% Monthly Interest?
On August 1, 2023, the Special Court of the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) once again postponed, upon request for further consideration, the judgment of Special Appeal No. 1,795,982/SP, which discusses the interest rate index that should apply to late payment interest on private law convictions.