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Overview of the Model-Licensing Contract for the deep water exploration bid – 2016
February, 2016

The deep and ultra-deep water blocks to be awarded in this 4th bidding procedure provide for new technical and financial challenges much different from those faced in earlier bids.

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Constitutionality of the limit on back wages introduced in the 2012 reform of the Federal Labor Lawsee
February, 2016

The limit of the back wages as described by the Federal Labor Law is modified.

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Latin Lawyer - New Partners Promoted at Mexican firms
January, 2016

In Mexico, Von Wobeser y Sierra S.C. promoted Rodolfo Trampe to partner to the firm´s labour practice. Trampe counts with more than 10 years of experience in consulting work related to Labor & Employment, Executive Compensation & Benefits and Social Security matters, and was promoted to partnership on December 11th.

Tax Package 2016
January, 2016

The tax package for 2016 is published.

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Rodolfo Trampe becomes Partner in Von Wobeser y Sierra S.C.
January, 2016

Rodolfo Trampe is the newest Partner of the Firm.

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Executive Order amending articles 29 and 35; and adding articles 29 Ter and Quáter of INFONAVIT Law
January, 2016

Additions to the INFONAVIT law allows employers to make filings and requests, responding to payment and information requirements in writing or through electronic means.

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Dr. Edmund Duckwitz - Dr. Edmund Duckwitz, Of Counsel of Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C. has received the highest honor from the Mexican government “La Orden Mexicana del Águila Azteca en grado de banda”.
December, 2015

Dr. Edmund Duckwitz, Of Counsel at Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C. has received the highest honor that a foreign official can receive on behalf of the Mexican government. Dr. Duckwitz, Former Ambassador of Germany to Mexico received the award from Sub secretary of Foreign Affairs, Carlos de Icaza.

Dr. Duckwitz was decorated for his dedication and commitment in strengthening the commercial relationship between Germany and Mexico.  During his term he was a key figure in fostering new German businesses investing in Mexico.

Resolution creating the Work Accidents Notice System is published and the forms for reporting worker accidents and deaths are released
December, 2015
This resolution announces the creation of the Work Accidents Notice System (abbreviated "SIAAT" in spanish).
 
December 29th, 2015.
 
Dear clients and friends,

On December 14th of this year, the Resolution creating the Work Accidents Notice System (Sistema de Avisos de Accidentes de Trabajo) (SIAAT) was published and the forms for reporting worker accidents and deaths to the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare were released in the Official Federal Gazette.
Von Wobeser y Sierra supports and celebrates the International Bar Association’s Judicial Integrity Initiative (JII) by presenting the JII’s preliminary results
December, 2015
Von Wobeser y Sierra has actively promoted and supported the JII since its launch by the IBA, backing its overall goal to improve the level of integrity in the judiciary.

December 28th, 2015.

Dear clients and friends,

In celebration of the UN Anti-Corruption Day, on December 9th, 2015, Von Wobeser y Sierra hosted a breakfast in support of the International Bar Association's (IBA) Judicial Integrity Initiative (JII): Judicial Systems and Corruption. The presentation of the JII's preliminary findings, particularly addressed those arising from the results of the worldwide survey conducted by the IBA in October 2015 and informed by the consultations held in Mexico and the Philippines.
 
To read our full notice in PDF format, please click here.
New minimum wage as of January 1st, 2016
December, 2015

This past December 11th, 2015, the Representative Council of the National Minimum Wages Commission (CONASAMI in Spanish) agreed to a general increase in the minimum wage of 4.2%, which will apply throughout the Mexican Republic. Such resolution was published today in the Official Federal Gazette.

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