The Latin American Blog, published by Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP, focuses on legal developments and regulatory issues affecting Latin America. It covers topics such as infrastructure concessions, international trade agreements like NAFTA and USMCA, sanctions enforcement and compliance, foreign investment reviews including CFIUS, and cross-border commercial transactions. The blog addresses government policies, enforcement trends, and dispute resolution relevant to businesses operating in or with Latin American countries. It also highlights sector-specific matters including transportation, energy, and customs compliance, providing insights into legal risks and strategic considerations in the region.
By David Chidlaw and Ruben Escalante
In November 2007, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) filed a lawsuit against the Salvation Army because the Salvation Army instituted a policy which required its employees to learn English within a year or…
By Mr. London, London Group Realty Advisors
Baja California’s easy access, proximity, great weather and warm culture have always attracted Americans to travel to its Mexican next door neighbor. Now, world class housing and hotels, and great real estate value, add…
By Gloria Park and Estuardo Anaya, Santamarina y Steta
Global climate change is a very popular topic of discussion of late, both in Mexico and the United States, and particularly in California. Driven by a widely perceived consensus among scientists that…
The scope of authority vested in an individual by virtue of his or her position in a US company can be as confusing and unfamiliar to a person from Mexico as the use of powers of attorney in Mexico is…
By Beni Surpin, Bram Hanono and Joseph Panetta, CEO, Biocom
Historically, the collaborative efforts between the U.S. and Mexico in the Biotech arena, separate from medical devices, have been at the educational level with informal collaboration projects and student…
