The Manual de Direito Administrativo by Alexandre Mazza is one of the most widely used textbooks in Brazil for law students and public exam candidates. As of early 2026, the work has evolved into the Curso de Direito Administrativo (16th Edition, 2026), reflecting major legislative changes like the New Bidding Law (Lei 14.133/21). Key Features of the Manual/Curso
| Topic | Outdated if... | Current reference | |--------|----------------|--------------------| | Licitações | Only explains Lei 8.666/93 | Must cover Lei 14.133/2021 with comparative tables | | Processo Administrativo | Cites only Lei 9.784/99 without 2022–2024 amendments | Includes changes by Lei 14.210/2021, Lei 14.230/2021 (anti-corruption) | | Servidores Públicos | No mention of Lei 14.269/2021 (teletrabalho) | Updated regimes for remote work, assédio moral | | Controle da Adm | Only pre-2023 STF jurisprudence | Includes Tema 1.108/STJ, Tema 1.205/STF | manual de direito administrativo mazza pdf upd
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