Mexico has many trusts that were created for foreigners to acquire and own real estate in the restricted zone (a strip of 50 kilometers – approximately 31 miles – along the coast, or 100 kilometers – approximately 62 miles – from the border). This article explains the process through which a foreigner names the person or persons who will replace him or her as trust beneficiary in the event of death.
This quiz will help you identify your dominant online networking style and provide ideas for maximizing your efforts.
This article discusses real estate and anti-money laundering legislation in Mexico.
For companies thinking about making the move to a virtual shareholder meeting, the benefits of taking the shareholder meeting online must be balanced with potential concerns of shareholders.
This sample agreement is intended for use in business-to-business arrangements. The agreement is drafted on the basis that the Customer will pay the Supplier a fixed fee for development of the website, and that the fee will be paid in stages. The agreement is drafted in favour of the Customer. The agreement is governed by English law. Resource published in 2015 and republished in 2023.
This sample agreement is intended for use in business-to-business arrangements. The agreement is drafted on the basis that the Customer will pay the Supplier (i) a fixed fee for development of the website, with payments staged across the development phase, and (i) a monthly fee for hosting services.
This Top Ten outlines the "do's" and "don'ts" for companies managing intellectual property assets in Mexico, and provides guidance on preventing infringement or misappropriation.
In addition to traditional legal requirements for advertising and marketing, getting your message out to customers through social media presents new and unique legal challenges for marketers and lawyers alike. The fast-evolving environment of social media requires constant attention and creative solutions, often in unfamiliar circumstances. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and other governmental agencies, as well as industry groups such as the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) and Online Publishers Association (OPA), have issued ground rules and best practices for online and mobile marketing and advertising. Each social media platform has its own contractual requirements regarding promotions, sweepstakes, sharing and other popular marketing techniques. Join this fast-paced journey through the tricky legal terrain of advertising and marketing in social media and be sure to IM, text, share or tweet along the way!
This sample agreement is intended for use in business-to-business arrangements. The agreement is drafted on the basis that the Customer will pay the Supplier (i) a fixed fee for development of the website, with payments staged across the development phase, and (ii) a monthly fee for hosting services.
This guide is part of the Lex Mundi Guides to Doing Business series which provides general information about legal and business infrastructures in jurisdictions around the world.
This “how to” session will include all the information that is needed to successfully facilitate speed to market for your retail business in compliance with the harmonisation legislation coming out of the EU, including the consumer directive, cyber security and electronic signature directives, and data privacy, which have been designed to ensure that consumers are protected and can transact securely online.
These are the current and official company social computing guidelines, which are reviewed periodically so that they may evolve to reflect emerging technologies and online social tools.
Increased online trading between the United States and Europe has also heightened the need for increased caution in matters of privacy and data protection. And while there are no hard and fast rules about ecommerce between the two unions, the smooth sailing of trans-Atlantic transactions may become a bit bumpy. Enter the EU Safe Harbor as a possible solution.
The main purpose of a merger or a spin-off is an administrative reorganization. In Mexico, from a commercial standpoint, mergers and spin-offs are always considered an assignment of assets. However, from a tax perspective this may not always be the case. This issue is relevant to in-house counsel because it is important to avoid negative tax impacts in such operations.
These Online Social Media Principles have been developed to help empower associates to participate in the new frontier of marketing and communications, represent the Company.
These guidelines have been developed for all to follow whenever contributing to online social computing platforms where there are references to or a potential impact on the corporation.
An ACC online survey reveals in-house counsel’s professional challenges, future career plans, social media habits and more. The results provide intriguing insights into the work lives of corporate counsel around the globe.
How does traditional copyright law apply in the online world? Read this article to discover the role of copyright law in the digital age and how you can use it to your company’s advantage.
This article provides a brief overview of ACC’s Guide to the ACC Value Challenge in Europe, a new online resource that addresses the concerns of corporate counsel in Europe.
Because of the increased presence of the internet in everyone’s daily lives, a need has emerged for government authorities to respond to the unique challenges of a digital world. Accordingly, this article provides an overview of the Australia’s eSafety Commissioner, the world’s first regulator dedicated to online safety.
This article explains the top ten amendments to the United States Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA) that were made after the 2018 American midterm elections. These new amendments affect Canadian IP law .
This article is about The World Bank Institute and two partners planning to develop a free online platform for companies to report on sustainability across their global supply chains.
This is an online tutorial to help train your employees; publications to address particular data security challenges; and news releases, blog posts, and guidance to help you identify – and possibly prevent – pitfalls.
Check out this article by Foley & Lardner in response to an unprecedented move by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA or Agency) detailing a warning letter sent to Amazon.com, Inc. (Amazon), a fulfillment house, with respect to distributing over-the-counter (OTC) drug products that are in violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act).
ACC homepage poll results for the week of 9/19/2011 - 9/25/2011.
These are the top ten permits, licenses and authorizations in administrative matters that every owner or organization is obliged to obtain in order to evidence the proper construction and operation of business in Mexico.
Flight confirmations. Hotel reservations. Updated medical information for your doctor or a retail purchase. These online activities simplify our daily routines, both at work and play. However, such technical advances can come with a price: a cyber attack. Here, the authors provide in-house counsel with practical advice and tools to prepare for, and respond to, the cyber intrusions that are likely to come.
Manufacturers must be wary of new regulations and coordinated international efforts, especially the implementation of online databases, when it comes to consumer product safety. If your company isn’t prepared, it could face substantial sanctions for delayed reporting or recall compliance failures. Read this article to discover how Textron, Inc., proactively manages its reporting obligations.
This Top Ten provides key explanations about risk prevention associated with the processing of personal information from candidates and employees in Mexico.
Currently, the three most popular social networking online tools are LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. Here are some suggestions for how you can best use these sites to enhance your job search.
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