Counterfeit goods can severely harm brand reputation and business operations in today´s global marketplace. As part of a manufacturer’s fight against piracy, one relatively easy step is to register with the “Sistema de Asientos de Alerta” or “Alert Entries System.”[1] The system offers manufacturers and other intellectual property rights holders a proactive way to protect
After months of legislative debate and backroom dealing among the political power brokers, the Argentine Congress finally passed the so-called Ley de Bases, an omnibus reform package delivered by the executive as a critical step toward deregulating the economy.[1] The Ley de Bases is voluminous and covers many aspects of the economy, but today we will focus on labor
February 2024 Globalization has propelled the cross-border circulation of people, capital, labor, and technology. In a world marked by mobility, where individuals often have multiple passports or residency cards, the holding of assets in different countries has led to a surge in international probate proceedings. International probate proceedings most often occur upon the death of
Companies and investors are increasingly taking environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into account as they make investment decisions. But worldwide, and especially in emerging markets like Argentina, such standards can only take hold with a serious focus on compliance. The Growing Influence of ESG Criteria Sustainable development is the idea that humanity’s future rests
A recent ruling by the Commercial Court of Appeals in the case of González v. Pinto1 has reverberated throughout the business world. The ruling holds that a debtor may cancel a dollar- denominated obligation by paying a like sum in Argentine pesos at the official exchange rate plus 30%. The decision is noteworthy because that
On August 13, Argentina held its open primary elections (Elecciones Primarias Abiertas Simultáneas y Obligatorias or “PASO”). While the ostensible goal of the PASO is to narrow intra-party competition, its accessibility to all voters often serves as straw poll on overall popularity and, therefore, general election outcomes. The Political Fallout 69% of eligible voters participated.
