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On June 19, 2017, by means of a decree published in the Federal Official Gazette, several provisions of the General Health Law were amended to design and implement a comprehensive regulatory framework for the regulation of pharmacological derivatives of cannabis, including its therapeutic and industrial use. By means of a transitory article, the Ministry ofLeer más

On July 31, 2019, the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare («STPS» for its acronym in Spanish) published in the Federal Official Gazette, the «Protocol to Legitimize Existing Collective Bargaining Agreements» (the «Protocol»). The “Protocol” sets forth the rules and procedures that shall be complied with to «legitimize” current Collective Bargaining Agreements that apply inLeer más

Last July 17, 2019, the Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources (“SEMARNAT”) granted the Ministry of National Defence (“SEDENA”) the Environmental Impact and Risk Ruling No. SGPA/DGIRA/DG/05525 authorizing, conditionally, the project named “Construction of a Mixed Civil/Military Airport with international capacity in Military Air Base 1 (Santa Lucia, State of Mexico), its interconnection withLeer más

The Commission on Hydraulic Resources, Potable Water and Sanitation of the Chamber of Deputies is organising various regional forums with the purpose of listening to diverse social sectors and, in time, propose a new statute in matters of national waters. Up to this date, a total of 7 forums have been arranged, same in whichLeer más

The Commission for the Defense of the Users of Financial Services (Comisión Nacional para la Protección y Defensa de los Usuarios de Servicios Financieros) («CONDUSEF«) issues the General provisions of CONDUSEF regarding transparency and sound practices applicable to financial technology institutions. On July 9, 2019, CONDUSEF published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DiarioLeer más

When entering the Mexican market with a franchise system, certain legal aspects must be considered and complied with. For example, legal requirements under the Industrial Property law, such as providing a Franchise Disclosure Document 30 business days before executing the Franchise Agreement, observing the minimum provisions in the Franchise Agreement, and complying with obligations underLeer más

It is estimated that, in 2019, the fashion industry will grow in Latin America between 4 and 5%[1]. Furthermore, Mexico has been considered as the most attractive market for luxury brands inLatin America.[2]However, recently some well-known fashion brands have been involved in public discussions with wide exposure in the media, due to the use ofLeer más

On June 25th, 2019, the Decree by which articles 214 Bis, 214 Ter, 214 Quater, 214 Quintiles and 214 Sexies were added to the Environmental Law for the Protection of the Land of the Federal District was published in the Mexico City Gazette (the “Law” and the “Decree”, respectively). The Decree came into force onLeer más

Last June 25st, 2019 the Decree adding and reforming several provisions, regarding use of plastics and compostable products, of the Law of Solid Wastes of the Federal District (the Decree) was published in the Official Gazette of Mexico City. The Decree entered into force on the 26 of the same month and year. The DecreeLeer más

On May 31, 2019, the Official Gazette of the Federation (Diario Oficial de la Federación) («DOF«) published the amendments to the General Provisions that establish the investment regime to which specialized retirement fund investment companies should be subject (Disposiciones de carácter general que establecen el régimen de inversión al que deberán sujetarse las sociedades deLeer más