Last 27 November 2019, the Mexico City Government, through the Ministry of the Environment (SEDEMA), signed the “Agreement for the elimination of plastic bags and sole use plastics” (herein after “the Agreement”), with various representatives of self-service shops and shopping centres. The key purpose of the Agreement is to: Prompt a joint effortLeer más
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The Federal Economic Competition Commission (FECC) made public today that it has initiated three investigations in petroleum markets after finding indications of probable conduct or conditions that may violate the FECL. Such investigations were published in the Federal Official Gazette and are identified as follows: a) Investigation DE-009-2019: On the probable carrying out of absoluteLeer más
October, 2019. On September 8, 2019, the President sent to the Chamber of Deputies the Tax Bill for the 2020 fiscal year (the “2020 Bill”), containing amendments to various tax provisions. This 2020 Bill will be dealt with and approved by the Chamber of Deputies; thereafter it will be forwarded to the Senate forLeer más
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
