South America: Corporate/Commercial Law

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El Nuevo Orden Comercial De Guayaquil: Análisis Integral De La Licencia Anual (L.A.F.E.)
Con la llegada del año 2026, el panorama regulatorio para el sector comercial de Guayaquil ha sufrido su transformación más relevante en la última década. La entrada en vigencia de la Ordenanza que Regula la Licencia Anual para el Funcionamiento de los Establecimientos, publicada oficialmente en la Gaceta Municipal No. 67, marca el fin de la antigua «Tasa de Habilitación» y establece nuevas reglas de juego que ningún comerciante puede ignorar.
Ecuador Commercial
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VIVANCO & VIVANCO
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El Nuevo Orden Comercial De Guayaquil: Análisis Integral De La Licencia Anual (L.A.F.E.)
Con la llegada del año 2026, el panorama regulatorio para el sector comercial de Guayaquil ha sufrido su transformación más relevante en la última década. La entrada en vigencia de la Ordenanza que Regula la Licencia Anual para el Funcionamiento de los Establecimientos, publicada oficialmente en la Gaceta Municipal No. 67, marca el fin de la antigua «Tasa de Habilitación» y establece nuevas reglas de juego que ningún comerciante puede ignorar.
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Law No. 15,506/2026 Enacted: National Policy On Critical And Strategic Minerals
Brazil has enacted comprehensive legislation establishing a National Policy on Critical and Strategic Minerals, creating new regulatory frameworks that will fundamentally reshape how mining companies operate in the country. The law introduces mandatory revenue allocations, a new guarantee fund structure, and a council with broad approval powers over corporate transactions and international agreements.
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Building An Inclusive Workplace: Practical Actions To Support The LGBTQIA+ Community (Video)
Building a workplace where every employee feels safe, valued and respected is key to a successful and resilient business, and LGBTQIA+ inclusion is an important part of that. This video addresses the most common questions that employers have on the likes of names, pronouns and workplace policies, and discusses practical approaches to creating a more inclusive workplace in an area where legal approaches continue to evolve.
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A Aliança Jurídica pela Equidade Racial lança a terceira edição do Censo de Diversidade, revelando avanços significativos na representatividade negra no setor jurídico brasileiro. O estudo, que contou com 4.056 respondentes de 14 escritórios de advocacia, demonstra como ações de inclusão têm transformado o mercado e aponta os desafios que ainda persistem para a construção de um ambiente mais equitativo.
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Amendment To The Regulations Of The Anti-Money Laundering Law
A March 2026 decree amends Mexico's Anti-Money Laundering Law regulations, requiring trusts and legal vehicles conducting vulnerable activities to register with the Federal Taxpayers Registry and obtain e-signatures. These changes significantly impact real estate development structuring, as many projects utilize trusts to optimize tax management and allocate functions, assets, and risks across multiple legal vehicles.
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