Importante Tesis Sobre el Carácter de los Condominios
This purpose of this note is to inform you about an interesting judicial precedent (i.e, a thesis) recently published in the weekly Federal Court Report, identified as “CONDOMINIUM. IT IS NOT A LEGAL OR COLLECTIVE ENTITY, BUT A MODALITY OF OWNERSHIP (APPLICABLE LEGISLATION FOR MEXICO CITY).” This thesis defines the nature of condominiums in accordance […]
Reforma para Regular Servicio de Estancia Turística (AIRBNB)
The purpose of this note is to: i) inform about the amendments to the Mexico City Tourism Law (the “Tourism Law”); ii) the Mexico City Housing Law (the “Housing Law”); and iii) the Mexico City Reconstruction Law (the “Reconstruction Law”) which aim to regulate temporary tourist accommodation services offered through digital platforms in Mexico City, […]
Reforma a la Fecha de Transferencia del Poder Ejecutivo Federal y su Impacto en la Ley Federal del Trabajo
Background In Mexico, the next October 1st 2024, will be the date for the transition of the Federal Executive Power, where Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo will be formally appointed President of the Republic before the Congress of Union. In 2018, it became effective the amendment to Article 83 of the Political Constitution of the United Mexican […]
Propuesta de Reforma a la Ley de Inversión Extranjera y Leyes Complementarias
Background This bill was proposed on September 19th, 2024, by Senator Francisco Ricardo Sheffield Padilla (Morena political party). Although Althou it has not yet been approved, considering the political party’s current position, it will likely be approved. This bill will be significant for likely be approve foreign companies seeking to relocate to Mexico (i.e., Nearshoring). […]
Reformas al Código Civil de la Ciudad de México en Materia de Vivienda Aprobada por el Congreso de la Ciudad de México
The purpose of this note is to: (i) inform about the transitional articles of the reforms approved by the Mexican Government to the Civil Code of the Federal District (now Mexico City, the “MX City Civil Code“) and the Mexico City Housing Law (the “MX City Housing Law“) (the “Reform“) with the aim of limiting […]
Department of Justice Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program
The Department of Justice (DOJ) of the United States of America (USA), who is responsible of enforcing laws and ensuring public safety against foreign and domestic threats, has detected an opportunity to fully investigate and prosecute corporate crimes. The DOJ has recently implemented the “Department of Justice Corporate Whistleblower Award Pilot Program” (CWAP) seeking to […]
DACGs en Electromovilidad
The Energy Regulatory Commission (the “CRE“) has published Agreement A/108/2024 in the Official Gazette of the Federation, which establishes the general administrative provisions regarding electromobility focused on the integration of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles and electric vehicles into the National Electric System as part of a Smart Electric Grid (the “DACGs on Electromobility“). Purpose […]
A pesar de la Adversidad, el Sector Inmobiliario Mexicano Despega
Between 2021 and 2023, the Mexican Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts (AMEFIBRA) members increased their leasable area by more than 20%, reaching 35 million square meters. Despite adverse global economic conditions, such as economic slowdown, market volatility, inflationary pressures, armed conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, and the persistent effects of the […]
Actualización del Trámite “Registro Turístico de la Ciudad de México”
The purpose of this note is to inform you about the “NOTICE ANNOUNCING THE UPDATE OF THE “MEXICO CITY TOURISM REGISTRY” PROCEDURE, RANTED BY THE MEXICO CITY TOURISM MINISTRY.” published in the Official Gazette of Mexico City on August 5th, 2024, which became effective the day after its publication (the “Notice“). The purpose of the […]
Proyecto de Norma Oficial Mexicana PROY-NOM-241-SSA1-2024
The purpose of this note is to inform you about the new proposed Official Mexican Standard “PROYNOM-241-SSA1-2024” (the “Standard”), which was published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (for its Spanish acronym “DOF”) on July 26th, 2024. This proposal is generally focused on the medical device manufacturing industry. The Standard will be submitted to […]