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The USMCA-Ten Things to Keep in Mind for Companies in Mexico
Rafael Sánchez and Franscela Sapien, Cuesta Campos & Asociados, S.C.

In this quick overview, in-house counsel will learn about different regulations in the new trade agreement, USMCA (United States Mexico Canada Agreement).

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Interest Area: Corporate, Securities, and Governance, Employment and Labor
Region: Mexico
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This material is from the ACC conference called "Doing Business in the GCC", which was designed to give in-house counsel advising businesses in the GCC states a better understanding of the laws and business dynamics of the region. It covers opportunities for investment in the region, regional variations and Dubai as a hub, contractual issues and joint ventures, disputes and arbitration, Islamic finance, anti-bribery and corruption, diligence and KYC, OFAC and sanctions, and cultural understanding for those from outside the region.

This program will examine advanced issues that US companies face when managing legal operations abroad or when they have subsidiaries operating in foreign jurisdictions, with a specific emphasis on Asia.

Discover the critical factors to consider in deciding whether and how to form a joint venture with a Chinese partner or to invest in a wholly-owned foreign entity, including issues arising from Chinese foreign ownership restrictions, as well as issues relating to technology transfers, protecting IP, leasing property, hiring staff, dealing with local governments and establishing banking relationships in China.

This program provided a platform to share legal risk management approaches and to discuss potential best practices. The materials cover what was shared during this presentation.

Driven by large product recalls and the perceived need for action by regulators, the United States, Canada, South Africa, China and numerous other countries have enacted, or are on the brink of enacting or amending, strict laws and regulations governing the manufacture, supply, sale, distribution, importation and advertising of consumer goods and services.

An overview of the new law and the approach to its enforcement likely to be taken by the U.K. Serious Fraud Office. The program will also consider whether the Bribery Act may be expected to raise the bar for corporate compliance programs in general.

This session will focus on customs laws, import/export laws and regulations, and World Trade Organization issues. What should you do when US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) penalizes you for a perceived violation? With the increasing convergence of government security regulations, corporate counsel should have a general understanding of both Department of Commerce and State Department's export regulations, including the ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations), the EAR (Export Administration Regulations) and other applicable government bodies' regulations.

If your company sells products or services to customers outside the U.S., the company is subject to an array of export, customs, and other regulations. These regulations are broader than most organizations realize. If you don't understand the terms "dual use" or "deemed export," you may be violating export control laws. This basics program will update you on the rules you need to know to protect your company from exposure.

This material covers the typical issues that foreign investors face in Brazil, such as joint venture agreements, acquisitions, labor agreements and foreign investment rules.

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