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Executive Order amending articles 29 and 35; and adding articles 29 Ter and Quáter of INFONAVIT Law
January, 2016

Additions to the INFONAVIT law allows employers to make filings and requests, responding to payment and information requirements in writing or through electronic means.

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Dr. Edmund Duckwitz - Dr. Edmund Duckwitz, Of Counsel of Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C. has received the highest honor from the Mexican government “La Orden Mexicana del Águila Azteca en grado de banda”.
December, 2015

Dr. Edmund Duckwitz, Of Counsel at Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C. has received the highest honor that a foreign official can receive on behalf of the Mexican government. Dr. Duckwitz, Former Ambassador of Germany to Mexico received the award from Sub secretary of Foreign Affairs, Carlos de Icaza.

Dr. Duckwitz was decorated for his dedication and commitment in strengthening the commercial relationship between Germany and Mexico.  During his term he was a key figure in fostering new German businesses investing in Mexico.

Resolution creating the Work Accidents Notice System is published and the forms for reporting worker accidents and deaths are released
December, 2015
This resolution announces the creation of the Work Accidents Notice System (abbreviated "SIAAT" in spanish).
 
December 29th, 2015.
 
Dear clients and friends,

On December 14th of this year, the Resolution creating the Work Accidents Notice System (Sistema de Avisos de Accidentes de Trabajo) (SIAAT) was published and the forms for reporting worker accidents and deaths to the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare were released in the Official Federal Gazette.
Von Wobeser y Sierra supports and celebrates the International Bar Association’s Judicial Integrity Initiative (JII) by presenting the JII’s preliminary results
December, 2015
Von Wobeser y Sierra has actively promoted and supported the JII since its launch by the IBA, backing its overall goal to improve the level of integrity in the judiciary.

December 28th, 2015.

Dear clients and friends,

In celebration of the UN Anti-Corruption Day, on December 9th, 2015, Von Wobeser y Sierra hosted a breakfast in support of the International Bar Association's (IBA) Judicial Integrity Initiative (JII): Judicial Systems and Corruption. The presentation of the JII's preliminary findings, particularly addressed those arising from the results of the worldwide survey conducted by the IBA in October 2015 and informed by the consultations held in Mexico and the Philippines.
 
To read our full notice in PDF format, please click here.
New minimum wage as of January 1st, 2016
December, 2015

This past December 11th, 2015, the Representative Council of the National Minimum Wages Commission (CONASAMI in Spanish) agreed to a general increase in the minimum wage of 4.2%, which will apply throughout the Mexican Republic. Such resolution was published today in the Official Federal Gazette.

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GCR- Global Competition Review recognizes Fernando Carreño
December, 2015
We are proud to inform you that our Partner, Fernando Carreño, has been recognized as one of the top 40 antitrust specialists under 40 years of age by the internationally renowned publication Global Competition Review (GCR).
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Dr. Edmund Duckwitz, Of Counsel of Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C. has received the highest honor from the Mexican government “La Orden Mexicana del Águila Azteca en grado de banda”
December, 2015
Dr. Edmund Duckwitz, Of Counsel of Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C. has received the highest honor from the Mexican government “La Orden Mexicana del Águila Azteca en grado de banda”
 
Dr. Edmund Duckwitz, Of Counsel at Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C. has received the highest honor that a foreign official can receive on behalf of the Mexican government. Dr. Duckwitz, Former Ambassador of Germany to Mexico received the award from Sub secretary of Foreign Affairs, Carlos de Icaza.
 
Dr. Duckwitz was decorated for his dedication and commitment in strengthening the commercial relationship between Germany and Mexico.  During his term he was a key figure in fostering new German businesses investing in Mexico.
Latin Lawyer- Pro Bono 2015: Leading Lights
December, 2015
Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C. is honored to inform its clients and friends that it has been recognized as one of the leading Top 55 firms in Latin America by Latin Lawyer for its strong commitment to Pro Bono.
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Amendments to the Bidding Guidelines and the Model Contract of the Third Invitation to bid of round one
November, 2015
The amendments to the bidding guidelines are numerous. Please read this newsletter to find those we deem most relevant or important.

November 13th, 2015.

Dear clients and friends, 

In this newsletter we want to present to you some of the latest amendments to the bidding guidelines and license agreement relevant to the upcoming terrestrial bids of 15th December.

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Von Wobeser y Sierra at USMBA Annual Conference 2015: Energizing the US-Mexico
October, 2015
Von Wobeser y Sierra´s Partner Luis Miguel Jiménez will be moderator at the USMBA Annual Conference 2015, “Energizing the US-Mexico Region” which will take place on November 4th – 6th 2015 at the St. Regis Hotel Houston, Texas.

For additional information and to register for the conference please register at http://usmexicobar.org
 
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