New Changes to E-Commerce Regulations This past October, a specific chapter was included in the Law to Promote Competition and Effective Defense of Consumers Regulations, in connection with “Consumer Protection in the context of E-Commerce”. The main areas affected by this reform are the following: Advertising on websites: There is now a list of mandatory information…
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May
May
As the years go by, I realize that my behavior has become more selective. My decisions, even on topics that seem inconsequential or daily, are now more thoughtful, reasoned, reflective, and even more elaborate. For example, watching television is something I no longer do, having concluded that it was a waste of time. On one…
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Jan
Jan
At BLP, we know that economic reopening represents challenges for companies in the region. With this vision, our team specialized in Occupational Health and Safety is available to accompany you to overcome these challenges. Check out our OHS content series below: Biosafety guidelines for Central American cargo transport sector. Occupational Health and Safety: Ensuring Business…
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Jan
Jan
As previously indicated, the deadline to file the 2020 sworn statement for the Transparency and Final Beneficiaries Registry was initially moved up to September, 2020. The Tax Authorities and the Costa Rican Drug Institute, however, issued a new resolution, in light of the continuous irregular situation generated by COVID-19. This new resolution, numbered DGT-ICD-R-19-2020, ordered…
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Jan
Jan
Costa Rica Carla Sánchez – Senior Associate In Costa Rica, multiple efforts have been made focused on promoting equality and non-discrimination in employment, and since the national emergency declaration that has involved economic and operational effects on companies; It is appropriate to analyze that every organization must be careful not to apply mitigation measures to…
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Jan
Jan
Costa Rica, a country of 51,060 square kilometers (19,714 sq. mi.) with a population of approximately 5 million, has recently appeared in the media for its achievements on the management of the COVID-19 health crisis. The fact is that Costa Rica has been doing things differently for a while, and this small country has taken…
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Jan
Jan
President of Guatemala asks Congress of the Republic to approve temporary measures to address the COVID-19 crisis On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, President Alejandro Giammattei appeared before the Congress of the Republic to announce the implementation of a National Program for Emergency and Economic Recovery, in the context of the health crisis of COVID-19. This…
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Jan
Jan
These guidelines were approved by the Council of Ministers for Economic Integration (COMIECO) and the Council of Ministers of Health of Central America and the Dominican Republic (COMISCA), with the following goals: Establish coordinated procedures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Ensure the health of cargo carriers, Cleaning and disinfection of means of transport and,…
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Jan
Jan
The Internet has become an ally of brands, which allows to eliminate physical barriers and get closer to its consumers. This implies new business opportunities and risks for companies. Our specialized team in Intellectual Property shares the following series of content that will help your brand in the new digital world. Costa Rica proposes to…
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The Ministry of Labor and Social Security issues complementary dispositions to the Regulation of Occupational Health and Safety
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Jan
Jan
On June 15th, 2020, the Ministry of Labor and Social Security published the Governmental Agreement 79-2020, that contains complementary dispositions to the Regulation of Occupational Health and Safety, for the prevention and control of outbreaks of SARS COV-2 in work centers. The Agreement establishes obligations and prohibitions for employers and employees, among which the following stand…