Update Of The Regulatory Framework For Sustainability In Mexico

La SEMARNAT publicó un acuerdo que establece criterios obligatorios para prohibir actividades mineras en Áreas Naturales Protegidas federales, reforzando la aplicación del artículo 46 de la LGEEPA.

New Mexico's Environment Department has opened a public comment portal for stakeholders to weigh in on the state's review of exemptions under the PFAS Protection Act, including the controversial fluoropolymer exemption. The review stems from a legislative memorial requesting analysis of whether current exemptions should be retained, modified, or removed based on public health, environmental, and economic risks. NMED will incorporate public feedback into its report ahead of a November 2026 presentation to st

La SEMARNAT publicó un acuerdo que simplifica los trámites para realizar actividades turístico-recreativas y comerciales dentro de Áreas Naturales Protegidas de competencia federal.

La SEMARNAT publicó un acuerdo que simplifica los trámites administrativos de la PROFEPA en materia de auditoría ambiental, fusionando múltiples modalidades de certificación y reduciendo requisitos documentales.

New Mexico's Environment Department is opening public participation in reviewing the PFAS Protection Act, which regulates per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in consumer products. The state will gather input through a public webinar and comment portal to inform recommendations on whether exemptions, including the fluoropolymer exemption, should be retained, modified, or removed.

La SEMARNAT publicó actualizaciones significativas sobre los Polos de Desarrollo de Economía Circular en México, incluyendo la abrogación del Polo Parque Hidalgo tras una consulta ciudadana desfavorable y el establecimiento de un nuevo polo en Quintana Roo. Estos cambios afectan los beneficios fiscales y las obligaciones de reporte para desarrolladores y empresas participantes en estos proyectos de economía circular.

New Mexico's Environment Department has clarified the scope of its controversial PFAS labeling requirements for consumer products, addressing concerns about which products fall under the January 1, 2027 deadline. The agency's recent guidance specifically defines the boundaries between consumer and industrial products subject to the state's PFAS Protection Act regulations.

Mexico's National Water Commission (CONAGUA) has published a new agreement establishing temporary measures to regularize expired water concession and allocation titles, addressing a significant backlog of administrative procedures. The agreement introduces simplified administrative actions for titles that lost validity between 2009 and 2026, targeting specific water uses and user categories while establishing strict compliance requirements. Will this regulatory framework successfully resolve the accumulated

La SEMARNAT publicó las nuevas cuotas por metro cúbico para la determinación y pago de la cuota de garantía de no caducidad de derechos de aguas nacionales para el ejercicio fiscal 2026. Las cuotas varían según el tipo de uso del agua y la zona de disponibilidad, representando un incremento del 3.6% respecto al año anterior.

Mexico's Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has established new criteria that significantly restrict mining activities within federally protected natural areas, creating immediate compliance challenges for existing operations and effectively blocking new projects. Mining companies must now navigate complex regulatory requirements regarding environmental authorizations, operational expansions, and restoration programs to maintain their current activities within these protected zones.

The Federal Trade Commission has reached a proposed $12 million settlement with Humboldt Merchant Services based on allegations that it processed payments for merchants that were shell companies or engaged in fraud. This enforcement action highlights the FTC's scrutiny of payment processors and their obligations to identify and prevent fraudulent merchant activity.

FINRA member firms are rapidly deploying AI tools for employee use, creating new opportunities for misuse and compliance challenges. Drawing on decades of internal review experience, this analysis identifies key risk areas that broker-dealer firms should evaluate as AI adoption accelerates across their organizations.

The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled on whether political expression and parody can justify the unauthorized use of a reputed trademark, examining the balance between intellectual property rights and freedom of speech. The case arose from a Belgian political party's immigration campaign that adopted IKEA's branding without permission, prompting Inter IKEA to bring infringement proceedings.

El Ejecutivo Federal presentó el Paquete Económico 2027 ante el Congreso, proponiendo cambios significativos en la Ley del Impuesto sobre la Renta y la Ley de Ingresos de la Federación. ¿Cómo afectarán las nuevas limitaciones a deducciones, pérdidas fiscales e intereses la tasa efectiva de tributación de las empresas mexicanas?

DigiNovations, Inc. brought a nine-count complaint in Massachusetts Superior Court against its former executive vice president, Wales, former employee Mackos, and the competing company they founded...

Employers increasingly rely on AI-enabled recruiting tools to streamline hiring, but these technologies introduce new litigation risks under employment discrimination laws and emerging AI regulations. Understanding the legal landscape, discovery implications, and governance strategies is essential for organizations implementing AI-assisted hiring systems.

A California federal court ruled that plaintiffs cannot avoid arbitration simply by labeling their claims as "sexual harassment." The decision requires plaintiffs to plausibly allege conduct that actually constitutes sexual harassment under governing law before the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act applies. This ruling establishes important limits on attempts to circumvent arbitration agreements through strategic claim labeling.

The IRS and Treasury Department have proposed sweeping new regulations that could strip tax-exempt status from private schools using race-based criteria in admissions, scholarships, or programs—even when designed to promote diversity or remedy historical discrimination. These proposed rules would affect an estimated 18,000 educational institutions nationwide and create significant compliance challenges for schools, their donors, and holders of tax-exempt bonds financing educational facilities.

The Court of Appeal's recent decision in Thomas v. Nicholas provides critical guidance on how the locality principle operates within the tort of private nuisance under English law. This analysis examines the implications for real estate finance transactions, where a borrower's use of financed assets may be disrupted by neighbouring landowners or where the borrower's own activities create liability risks that affect asset value, liquidity, and lender security.

Nikki Dobay and Glenn Newman explore New York City's controversial pied-à-terre tax, examining its rushed implementation, administrative challenges, and potential constitutional vulnerabilities. The discussion reveals how this new surcharge on high-value non-primary residences may face legal challenges while setting a precedent for similar taxes nationwide.