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Morgan & Morgan contributed in Doing Business 2019: Training for Reform
Attorneys Ricardo Aleman, Aristides Anguizola, Jose Carrizo, Mayte Sanchez and Ramon Varela, participated as contributors in the investigation process for Panama of the publication Doing Business 2019: Training for Reform, an emblematic report of the World Bank Group that summarizes regulations that enhance business activity across 190 economies. The full report is available for download
- Published in 2019, Labor Law_news, Litigation and Dispute Resolution_news, News, Projects_news
Morgan & Morgan Partners recommended by the Latin American Corporate Counsel Association (LACCA)
Panama, January 2, 2019. Partners Inocencio Galindo (Banking and Finance), Francisco Arias (Corporate / M&A), Carlos Ernesto Gonzalez Ramirez (Antitrust) and Mercedes Arauz de Grimaldo (Labor) have been recognized at LACCA Approved 2019, a selection of Latin American leading lawyers in specific areas of law. Approved lawyers have been personally recommended by members of the
New Law establishes a legal framework for the comprehensive approach to Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Law 40 of August 14, 2018 has, among other, some provisions that affect the workplace, such as the following: Obligations and prohibitions for employers: Any discrimination and stigmatizing or segregating act is prohibited to the detriment of those affected, as well as against their relatives and friends. Every employer is obliged to implement practical ILO
- Published in 2018, Labor Law_news, Maria Teresa Mendoza, Press Room, Publications
Latin Lawyer highlighted Morgan & Morgan
Once again, Latin Lawyer 250 recommended Morgan & Morgan as the largest firm in Panama. “A large headcount and an established presence in the market gives Morgan & Morgan the manpower and experience required to guide some of Panama’s most significant transactions”, states the guide. This 2018 edition looks at each jurisdiction firm by firm
- Published in Banking and Finance_news, Corporate Services_news, Estate Planning_news, Immigration Law_news, Juan David Morgan Jr, Labor Law_news, Litigation and Dispute Resolution_news, Mercedes Grimaldo, News, Projects_news, Ricardo Aleman, Securities and Capital Markets_news, Ship Finance and Registration_news, Shipping and Admiralty Litigation_news
Morgan & Morgan presents forum: Trends in Labor Matters 2018, what are the new regulations?
Panama, April 25, 2018. Morgan & Morgan announces forum on “Trends in Labor Matters 2018: What are the new regulations?” to be held on Tuesday, May 29, from 8:00 a.m. to noon at the Titanio conference room of The Americas Golden Towers in Panama City. The event is addressed mainly to businesspeople, managers, human resources
- Published in Labor Law_news, Maria Teresa Mendoza, Milagros Caballero, News, Ricardo Aleman
Government establishes half-day of work on Thursday, March 29
The Government of the Republic of Panama, through Executive Decree No. 40 of Tuesday, March 20, 2018, orders the closure of public and municipal offices, nationwide, on Thursday, March 29, 2018 (Holy Thursday) at twelve (12) noon on the occasion of Holy Week. Comments: Terms on administrative procedures are suspended on March 29. Banking institutions
- Published in 2018, Angie Guzman, Labor Law_news, Maria Teresa Mendoza, Milagros Caballero, News, Ricardo Aleman
Regulation of Paternity Leave for private sector employees and public servants
Executive Decree no. 83 of Wednesday, December 27, 2017 has been issued to regulate the Law on Paternity Leave, No. 27 of May 23, 2017, applicable to employees of the private sector and public servants. Maria Teresa Mendoza, expert in labor law and partner of Morgan & Morgan summarizes below the most relevant aspects of
- Published in Labor Law_news, Maria Teresa Mendoza, News
Increase in fines for employers hiring foreign personnel without valid work permit
This Law modifies the fines that the Ministry of Labor may impose to employers that hire foreign personnel without having a valid work permit, and the employment of minors, without complying with the requirements established in the law. Comments: The fines that the Ministry of Labor may apply when foreign personnel is detected without a
- Published in Labor Law_news, Maria Teresa Mendoza, News
Morgan & Morgan participated in forum on labor immigration challenges in Panama
On July 26, 2017, a forum was held in Panama called, “Labor immigration flexibility or restriction, what do we need?” organized by the Panamanian Association of Business Executives. Said forum served as a platform to discuss issues of national interest on legal and practical aspects of work and residence permits for aliens, legalizations and mechanisms
- Published in Jose Carrizo, Labor Law_news, Maria Teresa Mendoza, News
Morgan & Morgan participated in conference on risks in the recruitment of personnel in companies
On June 21, 2017, the conference on “Risks in hiring job candidates” was held in Panama City, organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Mexico-Panama (Camexpa). María Teresa Mendoza, partner in the Labor Law Department of Morgan & Morgan, took part as speaker with the theme “Legal aspects in the process of selecting candidates for
- Published in Labor Law_news, Maria Teresa Mendoza, News