STF and Congress decide to draft a transition proposal after meeting about additional payments
The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) and Congress have agreed to create a transition rule to regulate the payment of indemnity funds known as 'penduricalhos' in the public service.
Gilmar suspends judicial and public ministry perks not provided for by national law
Minister Gilmar Mendes of Brazil's Supreme Court ruled that indemnity payments to judiciary and public ministry members must be explicitly established by national law, triggering the suspension of current payments.
Gilmar Mendes orders suspension of 'penduricalhos' for the Public Ministry and Judiciary
Minister Gilmar Mendes of the Supreme Federal Court ordered that indemnity funds, known as 'penduricalhos', can only be paid to members of the Judiciary and Public Ministry if provided for by law approved by the National Congress.
The siege on super salaries is part of the adjustment in the justice system
The suspension of indemnity payments without legal provisions in the public service addresses excessive payments within Brazil's judicial system, which are estimated at R$ 20 billion annually.
Lula's Veto on Super Salaries May Accelerate Creation of Law to Regulate Indemnity Funds
President Lula's partial veto on pay raises for officials may lead to a quicker establishment of a law to regulate indemnity funds in Brazil.
Dentist forgets drill in patient's mouth and will have to pay indemnity after complications in SC
A dentist in Florianópolis, Brazil, has been ordered to pay R$ 12,775 in compensation to a patient after a dental drill was accidentally left in her mouth during a procedure, leading to health complications.
MP requests suspension of law that increases indemnity funds above 60% of councilors' salary in MT
The Public Ministry of Mato Grosso has filed a lawsuit to suspend a law that grants councilors in Diamantino indemnity payments exceeding 60% of their salary.
Understand the decision of Flávio Dino that suspended perks
Minister Flávio Dino of the Supreme Federal Court suspended additional payments across the three powers, allowing only indemnity payments explicitly established by law to remain outside the constitutional limit.
Dino orders suspension of payment of illegal 'additional perks' in public service; decision applies to the Three Powers of the Republic
Supreme Minister Flávio Dino has ordered the suspension of unauthorized indemnity payments across all public services in Brazil, addressing what he calls illegal 'additional perks' contributing to excessive salaries.
State of SP is ordered to compensate nurse who became unable to walk after vaccine reactions; understand
The state of São Paulo has been ordered to pay over R$ 1.2 million to nurse Maria Luzinete Sabino da Silva, who lost the use of her legs following vaccinations received at a health center in Santos.
The Constitutional Court rejects the appeal from the Municipality of Benidorm to avoid a compensation of 350 million euros
The Constitutional Court has rejected the Municipality of Benidorm's appeal aimed at avoiding a compensation payment exceeding 350 million euros for the annulment of building rights on protected land.
Benidorm on the Brink: TSJCV Secures an Urban Indemnity of 333 Million, More Than Double Its Budget
Benidorm's city council faces its most severe financial crisis in recent history due to a court ruling securing a massive urban indemnity of 333 million euros, more than double its budget.
French monument valued at an astounding sum. Bayeux tapestry is going to London
The 70-meter-long embroidery depicting the Battle of Hastings from 1066 will be transported from France to London under a government agreement between the two countries, with coverage from the UK's Government Indemnity Scheme for loss or damage during its exhibition.