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Latin American Blog
Legal Issues Affecting the Hispanic Latino Market & Hispanic Latino Companies
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.
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Mexican Federal Labor Law Reform: What Companies Doing Business in Mexico Need to Know
Mexico’s new Federal Labor Law (FLL) took effect on December 1, 2012. The reform seeks to modernize Mexico’s labor law. The new FLL’s major, employment related amendments include increased regulation of outsourcing jobs, increased flexibility in hiring…
FCC Considers Proposal To Lift 25% Cap On Indirect Foreign Investment In Broadcast Licensees
By Brian Weimer and Douglas Svor
In August 2012, the Coalition for Broadcast Investment (“CBI”), a group comprising national broadcast networks, radio and television station licensees, and community and consumer organizations, filed a letter with the FCC requesting clarification…
Considerations For International Clients Who Intend to Buy A Home In the U.S.
By Amy McEvoy
International buyers invested $82.5 billion in U.S. residential real estate (4.8% of total U.S. sales) according to the most recent survey conducted by the National Association of Realtors for the 12 month period ending with March 2012.…
The fate of Argentina’s debt restructuring is getting closer
By Marcos Vergara del Carril In what the Financial Times has called “the sovereign debt restructuring case of the century,” Argentina has timely submitted its proposal as requested by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, with which…
Historical Reform of the Mexican Telecommunications Industry
By Marcos Vergara del Carril
The new President of Mexico, Mr. Peña Nieto, has reached an unprecedented multi-party agreement between his party, the Partido Revolucionario Industrial (PRI), and the rest of the major political forces: the Partido Acción Nacional (PAN),…
Mexico’s Education Reform May be a Catalyst for Change
Under the leadership of President Enrique Pena Nieto, Mexico has recently approved a historic constitutional amendment reforming the country’s archaic education system. In order to push this historic reform, which is commonly known as the “education reform”, President Pena Nieto…
U.S. Court of Appeals (2nd Circuit) Orders Argentina To Submit Proposal For Alternative Payment Plan To Avoid Debt Default… Again
By Gabriel Matus
On March 1, 2013, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ordered Argentina to submit its proposal for the terms on which it is prepared to make payment on approximately $1.3 billion of unpaid debt…
Line in the Sand: Siemens Argentina Case Limits Personal Jurisdiction Under the FCPA
By Thad McBride and Cheryl Palmeri
A New York federal district court judge has dismissed a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) claim against a former executive of Siemens, S.A. Argentina and Siemens Transportation Systems for lack of personal jurisdiction. The…
Sheppard Mullin Offers Full Range of Immigration Expertise
Whether your company requires assistance in selecting the appropriate visa for an executive rotating into the U.S. or help in assessing the immigration impact of a U.S. merger or acquisition, Sheppard Mullin’s seasoned immigration attorneys can help. We provide comprehensive…