Knowledge

26.05.2026

The right of patients of healthcare services to be accompanied

In 2025, complaints to the Health Regulatory Authority show that the right of patients to be accompanied in healthcare services still requires greater clarity and enforcement.
Direito da saúde Nota informativa Legal Brief Carlos Vasconcelos Carlos Vasconcelos EN Health Law
24.03.2026

Does the Constitutional Court say that the acknowledgment of children born outside marriage lasts forever?

On 18 March, a ruling was published by the Constitutional Court. Bárbara Figueiredo explains in this briefing note.
Legal Brief Family and Succession Bárbara Figueiredo EN
26.01.2026

Length of service and fixed-term contracts: what really counts?

This article by Bruno Martelo addresses the issue of public employment contracts, providing their legal framework and seeking, in particular, to contextualise fixed-term employment in relation to career prospects in the public service.
Administrative Law and Urban Planning Bruno Martelo EN Direito administrativo e urbanismo
10.12.2025

Changes to the RCBE – What’s new?

New developments in the RCBE regime: access now requires legitimate interest, audit logs are strengthened, and future integration via digital wallet is anticipated. Learn more in this Legal Brief by Bruno Magalhães.
Legal Brief Bruno Magalhães EN
04.12.2025

Maintenance Obligations: once the child, now the “parent”

The obligation for children to pay maintenance to their parents is less known but increasingly debated. When need and law intersect, surprising decisions arise — as Bárbara Figueiredo’s article explains.
Family and Succession Bárbara Figueiredo EN Família e sucessões
17.11.2025

Informed Consent and the Doctor–Patient Relationship

Informed consent is now a key requirement in the doctor–patient relationship. More than a signed form, it demands clear information, structured dialogue and respect for autonomy, as its absence may lead to civil liability.
Legal Brief Carlos Vasconcelos EN Health Law

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