As part of the harmonization process in light of the entry into force of the T-MEC/USMCA/CUSMA, and considering the current digital environment, we would like to inform you about several amendments and new provisions to the Mexican legal system regarding Intellectual Property matters. Such amendments come to order, modernize, simplify and technify such system. The …
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Today, the United States, Mexico and Canada Agreement (USMCA) enters into force, replacing the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) that had been in force since 1994. Its entry into force has triggered a series of regulatory actions by the Mexican government for its compliance, as well as by companies in relation to their commercial …
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO), declared coronavirus (“COVID-19”) a pandemic. As a result thereof, the global economy has been and will continue to be strongly impacted. It is advisable to all companies and businesses to carefully review the terms and conditions upon which they have contracted or engaged products, goods and …
As a result of the worldwide Coronavirus outbreak (“COVID-19“), and the pandemic declared by the World Health Organization (WHO), the governments of several countries have taken strict measures to prevent the spread; however, it is not only governments but also workplaces, that must take action to prevent the spread of the virus. In Mexico, the …
The Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (”STPS”) published, on May 10, 2020, the bulletin 031/2020 with a template for the Protocol to Prevent Gender Discrimination and Treat Violence and Sexual Harassment cases. The foregoing as part of the obligations derived of the Labor Reform, which companies shall comply with since May 2, 2019. As …
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As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic declared by the World Health Organization, and recent measures adopted by several countries in response, you will find below certain considerations in connection with the fulfillment of legal environmental obligations; whether this arise from: (i) authorizations, concessions, licenses or permits, (ii) general provisions (laws, regulations, Mexican official standards, …
In connection with the COVID-19 pandemic declared by the World Health Organization (WHO), we reiterate our focus on the well-being and security of society. The health of our lawyers, staff, clients, and that of their families, is our utmost priority. Therefore, we have implemented internal protocols aiming to reduce the risk of exposure and ensure …
Our partner Enrique González Calvillo shares his thoughts of Mexico’s women national strike on March 9, 2020 #UNDIASINNOSOTRAS in an article published by Law.com “This is an eye-opener for Mexico. This is long overdue—the uproar, the cause itself and also the march,” said Enrique González Calvillo, founding partner of González Calvillo, one of the first …
The Energy Regulatory Commission considers there is greater participation in the fuels market and eliminates strict regulation to PEMEX On December 16, 2019, the Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE for its acronym in Spanish) approved the Resolution that frees Petróleos Mexicanos and its subsidiary companies (PEMEX) from the regulation that did not allow the oil company …
The Organic Law for the Federal Conciliation and Labor Registry Center is published, and its start of operations is announced for 2020. A step was taken towards the implementation of the amendments to the Federal Labor Law (“FLL”) published on May 1st, 2019 in the Federal Official Gazette (“DOF”), specifically in relation with the creation …
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The rules of the self-regularization program for the execution of vulnerable activities was published on April 16th in the Federal Official Gazette. Regarding such program the Tax Administration Office (“SAT” – Servicio de Administración Tributaria) may waive fines imposed for failure to file notices and due to existing irregularities1 related to the compliance of several …
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The Labor Reform Decree amending labor law and other laws for the implementation of the labor justice reform was published on May 1st in the Federal Official Gazette. The Reform is broad and focuses on strengthening the collective contracting mechanisms, union freedom and the creation of labor courts, as well as to guarantee an environment …
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Labor Reform 2019 is Approved- gradual implementation On April 11, 2019, Mexico´s Lower House of Congress approved a Reform to the Federal Labor Law, which is expected to be published on May 1st, in the Federal Official Gazette (DOF). It is important to state that the most farreaching effects of the reform will not be …
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The Application of HIV/ AIDS Tests is considered Discriminatory. A few days ago, the Second Chamber of the Mexican Supreme Court ruled as discriminatory the application of HIV/AIDS tests as a contracting requirement for medical staff. The decision of the Second Chamber stated that requesting HIV/AIDS test as a contracting requirement infringes the Human Right …
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On December 2018, the National Minimum Wage Commission (CONSAMI in its Spanish acronym) agreed and announced that as of January 1, 2019 the National General Minimum Wage will be $102.68 pesos per day, which represents an increase of 16.20%. This sum was determined starting from the current Minimum Wage of $88.36 pesos per day, added …
