Appeals of Unilateral Settlements and Releases Issued by Government Entities in Public Works Contracts
Mexico’s Federal Administrative Court of Justice published in the April issue of its magazine a case decision in which it held that unilateral settlements and releases granted by governmental entities or departments in agreements subject to the Law of Public Works and Services Related to the Same (LOPSRM for its acronym in Spanish) may be appealed through administrative proceedings.
New Regulations Issued on Contributions for the Development of Electrical Infrastructure
On January 26, 2024, Resolution A/065/2023 was published, by which the CRE issued the General Administrative Provisions on Contributions (“DACGMA”).
Mexico’s Supreme Court Rules on the Constitutionality of the Three-Month Limit for Paying Employee Profit Sharing
Through its decision in amparo case number 633/2023 dated April 3, 2024, the Second Chamber of the Mexican Supreme Court confirmed the constitutionality of the maximum employee profit sharing limit of three months of an employee’s salary, or the average of the profit sharing received in the last three years, whichever is more favorable to […]
Simplified Requirements for the Temporary Importation of Sugar under Mexico’s IMMEX Program
On April 5, 2024 the “Decree publishing the requirements to temporarily import goods included in Annex II of the Decree for the Promotion of the Manufacturing, Maquiladora and Export Services Industry” (the “Decree”) was published in the Official Journal of the Federation, which entered into force on April 8, 2024, and will remain valid through August 31, 2024.
Mexico Amends Rules for Issuing Electronic Negotiable Instruments
On March 26, 2024, the Mexican government published a decree which amends, supplements and repeals various provisions of the General Law of Negotiable Instruments and Credit Transactions (“LGTOC”) and the General Law of Organizations and Ancillary Credit Transactions in the Official Journal of the Federation (the “Decree”).
How Foreign Investors Can Use U.S. Wills to Accomplish Their Estate Planning Goals
When it comes to cross-border business ventures, the importance of estate planning often remains overshadowed by immediate investment pursuits. However, for international investors eyeing opportunities within the United States, prudent consideration of estate planning is paramount. While some may have made estate planning arrangements within their home jurisdictions, the adoption of a U.S. Situs Will […]
Mexico publishes long-awaited ADR Law
New General Law on Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms On January 26, 2024th, the new General Law on Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms (“GLADRM”) was published in the Official Journal of the Federation, in compliance with the 2017 constitutional amendment that made Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms a constitutionally protected practice in Mexico. The GLADRM seeks to regulate […]
Mexico Updates Forklift Operations Rules in NOM-006-STPS-2023 “Storage and handling of materials through the use of machinery-occupational safety conditions”
On March 7, 2024, the Mexican government published updates to Official Mexican Standard NOM-006-STPS-2023 (“NOM-006”) in the Official Journal of the Federation. While the updates do not include major differences between the 2014 and 2023 versions, below is a list of the most significant changes one should take into consideration.
Validity of Mediation Agreements in Mexico City
Mediation is one of the alternative dispute resolution methods available in Mexico. In mediation, the parties go to a mediator to avoid or put an end to a dispute after negotiation, with reciprocal concessions. This results in an agreement, which, when executed before an authorized mediator, has the status of res judicata, the same as […]
Mexico Adopts Amendments to the REPSE Renewal Process
On February 21, 2024 the Mexican government published a Decree in the Official Journal of the Federation, (the “Decree”) amending the general rules for registering individuals or legal entities that provide specialized services or perform specialized work as referred to in Article 15 of Mexico’s Federal Labor Law. The amendments include the following: The renewal of […]
