As you may be aware, the new Federal Law for the Prevention and Identification of Operations with Illegal Proceeds, also known as the Anti-Money Laundering Law (hereinafter the "Law"), entered into effect on July 17, 2013.

For many years, the experimental and academic use exception was incorrectly applied in Mexico to declare third parties who imported raw materials while the patents that protected the correlative...

On June 11, 2021, the Seventh Resolution of Amendments to the General Foreign Trade Rules ("Seventh Amendment") was published in the Federal Official Gazette.

Multinational companies operating in Mexico are subject to Mexican regulations regarding the use of foreign goods. Mexican customs law provides that, with the exception of goods for personal use...

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador recently signed a decree to regularize used cars that were imported into Mexico illegally, also known as "chocolate" cars.

For most public companies, the 2017 proxy season marks the sixth year since they last held a shareholder advisory vote to determine how often to hold their say-on-pay vote...

Nine in ten Mexican businesses are family-controlled, and as the founding generation transitions, most families focus on governance documents while overlooking a critical factor: the legal condition of the business itself. Carter Ledyard & Milburn's new white paper reveals why legal readiness is the gateway to every succession option—from sales and recapitalization to continued family ownership—and what families must address before deal pressure arrives.

Galicia Abogados, S.C. is a Mexican law firm that provides comprehensive legal services across multiple practice areas and industry sectors. The firm emphasizes its commitment to diversity, sustainability...

Mexico's Social Security Institute (IMSS) is transitioning to a fully digital Employer Identification Card system, eliminating physical cards in favor of electronic verification through the IMSS Mailbox. Companies must ensure their digital infrastructure and authorized personnel information are current to maintain compliance with the new requirements taking effect in September 2026.

Corporate compliance in Mexico is often understood through the lens of tax filings and payroll obligations, with their fixed deadlines, automated reminders, and clear consequences for non-compliance.

It is important to mention that of the points mentioned in the program, greater attention should be given to training since in this way sanctions can be avoided.

Las reestructuraciones son, por su naturaleza, tanto internacionales como profundamente internas. Por lo tanto, es fundamental comprender los puntos en común...

Nearshoring has changed the dynamics of global production chains by moving processes to regions that are geographically closer to target markets for geopolitical, logistical, and strategic reasons.

On November 24, 2025, through the publication of Bulletin 50/25, the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare (hereinafter, "STPS") published the New Inspection Protocol on Subcontracting (hereinafter, "Inspection Protocol").

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.

Digital footprints from emails, WhatsApp messages, and AI-generated documents are becoming decisive evidence in commercial litigation. As courts examine metadata, version histories, and collaboration records, companies face growing legal exposure from everyday digital communications that tell a more complete story than contracts alone.