The approved reform regarding labor subcontracting, as published on April 23, 2021, includes a clause that modifies the Workers’ Profit Sharing (PTU). This reform is generating much confusion and may be a source of labor and union conflicts and disagreements. Among the main points to be highlighted and clarified are the following: How the profits…
On April 20, 2022, a series of amendments to the Mining Law were published in the Official Gazette of the Federation that reserve the exploration, exploitation, and benefit of lithium to the State. This amendment primarily (I) impedes the granting of lithium concessions in favor of individuals; (II) grants the right of exploration, exploitation, and…
During the Plenary Session of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation held on April 7, 2022, the Court discussed and ruled over an action of unconstitutionality identified under the file number 64/2021, filed by several members of the Senate, aimed to stop the amendments published in the Federal Official Gazette on March 9,…
The Invalidity of Mining Concessions and its Implications By Pablo Méndez Alvídrez Mining On Feb. 16, 2022, during the plenary session held by the First Chamber of the Mexican Supreme Court of Justice, the Constitutional Court issued a ruling by means of which it ordered the Mining Authority to declare null and void two…