Publications - Ernesto Borges Advogados

Insurance and Reinsurance 15/12/2023

REFUND WITHOUT DISBURSEMENT: FRAUD PUTS HEALTH INSURANCE AND BENEFICIARIES AT RISK

As these unlawful activities proliferate, the health and pockets of millions of Brazilians are seriously threatened Health insurance plays a pivotal role in medical, hospital and dental care for millions of Brazilians. However, in recent years, there has been a growing problem in the industry: fraud relating to the refund of medical expenses. Official…

Infrastructure 12/12/2023

IMPACT OF HIGHWAYS ON REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT

How does investment in highways impact regional development and connectivity between urban and rural areas? Investment in highways is undoubtedly one of the great tools for the development of a country and its regions, having an immediate impact on society and the local population, with the following consequences stemming from such relevant infrastructure work:…

Environmental 31/10/2023

IN DEBATE IN THE SENATE, CARBON MARKET LEGAL FRAMEWORK COULD UNLOCK US$ 120 BILLION BY 2030

What is this market? How does emissions trading work? The carbon market works from the acquisition of green bonds, which account for tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e), by individuals or companies that want to offset their environmental impact. At what level is this discussion in Brazil and in the world? Currently, there is…

Agribusiness 30/10/2023

RURAL LAND TAX: THE REPUBLICAN TAX’S EVOLUTION

The Rural Territorial Tax (ITR) is a tax directly related to the emergence of the Brazilian Republic and its agrarian face. ITR was introduced in the country by the Constitution of the Republic of the United States of Brazil, in 1891, through its Article 9, which attributed jurisdiction over it to the federative states: “Article…