In a case concerning the copyright protection of furniture designs, the Court revisits its settled case law on the originality requirement for the protection of utilitarian objects, while further delineating the relationship between copyright and…

In 2026, Mexico’s hotel sector will face intensified anti–money laundering and counter‑terrorist financing (AML/CFT) expectations. The authorities will concentrate supervision on vulnerable activities such as real estate development and leasing, as…

In a recent binding ruling, the Spanish Directorate General for Taxes (Dirección General de Tributos, DGT) concluded that the mere coincidence between the activity carried out by a newly incorporated entity and that previously performed by its…

Given the high rate of absenteeism, companies are exploring possible measures to reduce it. Article 20.4 of the Workers’ Statute gives them the possibility of verifying the state of health of employees through medical examinations. In this post we…

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will place Mexico at the center of global sports tourism, with millions of visitors expected and unprecedented pressure on the hotel infrastructure of its host cities. The real challenge will not only be to invest, but to…

2026 may be the year in which various regulations that have been in the making in recent years see the light, such as the Intern Statute, the possible reform of the severance pay system or the Industry Law. We could also see the reform of the Law on…

The recent reform of the National Water Law introduces a decisive shift in the management of water resources in Mexico, by prioritizing human consumption, reinforcing state control and tightening the regime of concessions and sanctions. This new…