The United States’ trade policy has undergone significant shifts under the current administration, which is emphasizing the use of tariffs as a strategic tool. Recent developments, including the imposition of new and expanded...more
As of July 15, 2021, both Federal Collegiate Courts in Administrative Matters Specialized in Economic Competition (Tribunal Colegiado en Materia Administrativa Especializado en Competencia Económica, Radiodifusión y...more
While the future of private investment in Mexico’s power industry remains uncertain, renewable energy investors should be aware of current proceedings regarding changes to the law. ...more
Mexico President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador approved for publication on May 4 changes to Mexico’s Hydrocarbon Law (the Hydrocarbons Reform), which is aimed to impair investors in the sector. Following publication in the...more
Mexico’s President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador introduced a legislative initiative on March 26 to reform Mexico’s Hydrocarbon Law (the Hydrocarbons Reform) that is aimed to impair investors in the sector. While the...more
Renewable energy investors in Mexico have recently faced a series of governmental measures that strengthened the market position of Mexico’s state-owned utility company, Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE), to the...more
Mexico’s Federal Consumer Protection Agency (Procuraduría Federal del Consumidor (PROFECO)) on February 26 announced its new voluntary Ecommerce Ethics Code (Código de Ética en Materia de Comercio Electrónico), which may be...more
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador recently announced that Mexico is willing to ship gasoline to Venezuela notwithstanding the threat of US sanctions against such activity. ...more
ARGENTINA -
A. Are employer mandatory screenings and medical evaluations enforceable in
your jurisdiction?
The rule is that employers cannot require employees to submit to mandatory screenings and medical evaluations,...more
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Argentina ,
Brazil ,
Chile ,
Colombia ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Costa Rica ,
Ecuador ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Financial Stimulus ,
Furloughs ,
Mexico ,
Panama ,
Peru ,
Relief Measures ,
Screening Procedures ,
Uruguay
We provide a summary of the legal landscape concerning reductions in force in the following jurisdictions: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, and Uruguay.
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Colombia ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
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Hiring & Firing ,
International Labor Laws ,
Layoffs ,
Mexico ,
Panama ,
Peru ,
Puerto Rico ,
Uruguay ,
Voluntary Reduction in Force ,
WARN Act
President Enrique Peña Nieto on June 14 signed into law certain amendments to articles 73 and 129 of the General Law of Mexican Companies, which has historically safeguarded the anonymity of stakeholders in Sociedades...more
The Recent Focus on Corruption in Mexico -
On July 19, 2017, the General Law of Administrative Responsibilities (GLAR) went into effect in Mexico, making it a “serious administrative offense” for individuals and companies...more
For companies with global operations, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) is no longer the only anticorruption law of significance. Mexico and Colombia recently enacted sweeping anti-corruption legislation aimed at...more
Mexico’s comprehensive energy reform advances and reflects lessons from the Brazilian experience.
On April 30, the administration of President Enrique Peña Nieto presented a package of much-anticipated bills to the...more
Companies with employees in Mexico should ensure their compensation packages comply with the new minimum wage requirements, which became effective January 1.
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Minimum number of required state legislatures approves the much-anticipated reform; subsequent litigation imminent.
Despite opposition from Mexico’s leftist parties, 17 of the 31 state legislatures—the minimum number...more
Mexican Senate presents comprehensive Energy Reform Bill to the House of Representatives with tremendous potential for domestic and foreign energy companies.
In an encouraging move toward energy reform, the Mexican...more
Mexico considers private investment in its nationalized oil and gas industry, with two competing proposals currently under review in its Congress....more