Von Wobeser y Sierra Collaborates with Datasaur to Launch AI-powered chatbot, VonBot
October, 2023

Von Wobeser y Sierra Collaborates with Datasaur to Launch AI-powered chatbot, VonBot

The Electronic Bidding and Opinion Request System (SISELO) of the Federal Economic Competition Commission (COFECE) starts operations
September, 2023

The Electronic Bidding and Opinion Request System (SISELO) of the Federal Economic Competition Commission (COFECE) starts operations

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NOM-037, on Telework - Safety and Health Conditions at Work
June, 2023

On June 8, 2023, NOM-037-STPS-2023 issued by the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (“STPS”) was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (“DOF”), which establishes the safety and health conditions for workers performing Telework, in order to prevent accidents and illnesses, as well as promote a safe and healthy environment
in the place of work (hereinafter “NOM-037”).

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Invalidity of the Law for the Transparency, Prevention and Combat of Improper Practices in Advertising Contracting
June, 2023

On 8 June 2023, the Supreme Court of Justice (SCJN) ruled on the constitutional complaint filed by the Federal Commission for Economic Competition (processed under case no. 94/2021), annulling the decree which enacted the Law for the Transparency, Prevention, and Combat of Improper Practices in Advertising Contracting, considering that the Congress of the Union had violated the legislative procedure.

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Nearshoring: benefits and facilities for investments in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec
June, 2023

On June 5, 2023, the “Decree promoting investment by taxpayers who carry out productive economic activities within the Development Poles for the Welfare of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec” was published in the Federal Official Gazette (DOF). This decree grants important tax benefits and administrative facilities to taxpayers who carry out certain productive economic activities in these poles.

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The Energy Regulatory Commission rolls back the energy transition
June, 2023

On May 29, 2023, Resolution number A/018/2023 (the “Resolution”) of the Energy Regulatory Commission (“CRE”) entered into force, which generates a negative impact on the energy transition through various modifications to the applicable regulations to efficient cogeneration systems and, indirectly, has a significant impact on the form and requirements for the issuance of Clean Energy Certificates (“CELs”), as described below:

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Prohibition on importing goods produced with Forced Labor
May, 2023

On May 18, 2023, the Resolution establishing the merchandise whose importation is subject to regulation of the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (the “Resolution”) published jointly by the Ministry of Economy (“SE”) and the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (STPS”), entered into force. On that same date, the Guidelines for the Implementation of the Mechanism to Restrict the Importing of Goods Produced with Forced or Compulsory Labor (the “Guidelines”) were published.

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ESG in the Mexican Mining Industry. Part Four
May, 2023

Introduction

As we mentioned in part three of the document "ESG in the Mexican Mining Industry", climate change and energy efficiency issues, now more than ever, play a very relevant role in the industry. This is because in the mining sector, most of the greenhouse gas ("GHG") emissions are directly related to energy consumption. GHG emissions are mainly produced by the burning of fossil fuels to supply electricity to the mines, as well as to power equipment and vehicles for the extraction and processing of minerals and metals. This intensive energy consumption is expected to increase exponentially in the coming years.

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The end of the Covid-19 health emergency is declared
May, 2023

We inform you that on May 9, 2023, the Ministry of Health published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (“DOF”) the decree by means of which the Ministry declares the termination of the extraordinary general health action intended to prevent, control and mitigate the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus (Covid-19) (the “Decree”), which entered into force on the day following its publication.

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Comprehensive law reform initiative to impact the Mexican Mining Industry
March, 2023

On March 28, 2023, a bill of the Federal Executive Branch was submitted to Congress aiming to reform provisions of the Mining Law, National Water Law, General Ecological Balance and Environmental Protection Law, and the General Law for the Prevention and Integral Management of Wastes, which if passed as drafted will substantially impact how mining activities are carried out in Mexico (the “Bill Initiative”).

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Energy Regulatory Commission’s legal deadlines and terms resume
March, 2023

On February 28, 2023, “Resolution No. A/004/2023 of the Energy Regulatory Commission (“CRE”), resuming legal deadlines and terms in an orderly and staggered manner, which modifies Resolution A/001/2021 establishing the suspension of legal deadlines and terms, as a measure to prevent and combat the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19” (the “Resolution”), was published in the Federal Official Gazette (“DOF”), thereby establishing that the deadlines and legal terms regarding the acts and procedures before the CRE that were suspended will resume as of March 1, 2023.

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Von Wobeser y Sierra has been ranked by Chambers and Partners Global 2023
February, 2023

Dear clients and friends:

We are pleased to share with you that Von Wobeser y Sierra has been recognized by Chambers and Partners Global 2023 in the following practices:

Modifications to the REPSE provisions
February, 2023

Dear clients and friends:

We inform you that on February 3, 2023, the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare ("STPS") published in the Federal Official Gazette the Resolution modifying the guidelines of the general provisions for the registration of indi­viduals or legal entities that provide specialized services or execute special­ized works referred to in article 15 of the Federal Labor Law (the "Resolu­tion").

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Coming into effect of the Amendment to the Regulations of the General Law for Tobacco Control
January, 2023

Dear clients and friends:

Recently, the Amendment to the Regu­lations of the General Law for Tobacco Control came into effect.

Chambers: Litigation 2023 Mexico Guide
January, 2023

We are delighted to share the chapter that our partners Adrián Magallanes and Diego Sierra, together with our associate Rodrigo Barradas, contributed for the Chambers Litigation 2023 Guide.

Von Wobeser y Sierra recognized as a Pro Bono Leading Light 2022
January, 2023

We are proud to announce that, for the 11th consecutive year, Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C., has been recognized as a "Pro bono Leading Light 2022" by Latin Lawyer and The Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice.

Deadline to file legacy claims under NAFTA’s sunset period approaches. Investors must evaluate their options quickly
January, 2023

Deadline to file legacy claims under NAFTA’s sunset period approaches. Investors must evaluate their options quickly

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New values of the UMA in effect as of February 1st, 2023
January, 2023

Today, the National Statistics and Geography Institute (INEGI for its initials in Spanish) published in the Official Federal Gazette the indexing of the values (daily, monthly and annual) of the Unit of Measurement and Indexing (UMA for its initials in Spanish), which will enter into force as of February 1st, 2023. Therefore, the new values of the UMA will be the following:

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New minimum wages as of January 1, 2023
December, 2022

Today the resolution of the Board of Representatives of the National Minimum Wage Commission (CONASAMI) that establishes the general minimum and professional wages that will be in force beginning on January 1, 2023, was published in the Official Federal Gazette.

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EU Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA)
November, 2022

Dear clients and friends:

On the past October 5th, 2022, the Eu­ropean Council published the agreed text of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation, which aims to regulate crypto-assets related activities carried on in the EU. MiCA provides rules for several areas including transparency, disclosure, supervision and protection in the offering, is­suance, trading and marketing of crypto-assets. MiCA also includes pro­visions for consumer protection, mon­ey laundering, accountability of crypto-assets service providers, market abuse, change in control regimes, ESG, and administrative measures and penalties.

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