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Inauguration of the President-Elect on July 1: Important matters employers should know.

The Political Constitution of the Republic of Panama, in its article 181, establishes that the President and Vice President of the Republic of Panama shall take office before the National Assembly on the first day of July following their election. This year, July 1, 2024, is a Monday. The Labor Code, in its article 46,

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The Role of Foreign Attorneys in Arbitration Proceedings Seated in Panama, as Recognized by the Panamanian Supreme Court

This article was originally published on Global Arbitration Review, June 17th, 2024. During the past few years, the Panamanian Supreme Court has issued interesting rulings defining controversial issues ultimately in favor of Panama as a pro-arbitration jurisdiction. Recently, Panama’s highest court faced the challenge of defining whether foreign licensed attorneys are able to represent parties

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Morgan & Morgan ranked among the top ten Central American law firms in Whos’s Who Legal 2024.

Panama, June 18, 2024. Once again, Morgan & Morgan stands out among the leading firms in Central America and leads the Panama section of Who´s Who Legal (WWL) 2024. The firm achieved 35 top individual rankings in 12 practice areas, the highest number for a Panamanian law firm. The 20 recommended attorneys are: Asset Recovery

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Morgan & Morgan shortlisted in two categories in the Women in Business Law Awards Americas 2024.

Panama, June 14, 2024. Morgan & Morgan have been shortlisted in two categories in the Women in Business Law Awards Americas 2024: Career Development Latin America Firm of the Year. Panama Firm of the Year. The awards recognize women in business law and those law firms that have designed initiatives and programs to support and

ICLG Lending & Secured Finance 2024: Panama Chapter.

Panama, May 30, 2024. Kharla Aizpurua Olmos, partner and cohead of Morgan & Morgan´s Banking & Finance practice team, contributed to the Panama chapter of the ICLG Lending & Secured Finance 2024.    The guide covers common issues in lending and secured finance laws and regulations, including guarantees, collateral security, financial assistance, syndicated lending, and LIBOR

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Chambers & Partners 2024 Fintech Global Guide

Panama, April 29, 2024. Morgan & Morgan´s Telecommunications, Technology & Data Protection team, comprised of partners Kharla Aizpurua Olmos and Roberto Vidal, and associates Alejandro Vasquez Vallarino and Miguel Arias, contributed to the Panama Chapter of Chambers & Partners 2024 Fintech Global Guide. The guide includes the “Law and Practice” section, which provides a valuable analysis on fintech policies, business

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Labor aspects of the upcoming May 5th elections

In accordance with the Political Constitution of the Republic of Panama, voting in the general elections is both a right and a duty that all voters, Panamanian citizens, have. Under this perspective, the Electoral Code contains a series of rules applicable to private companies in regard to these elections (arts. 406 and 407). It is

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Criterios ASG: acciones estratégicas en una empresa de servicios profesionales

El papel de las empresas y su forma de operar es cada vez más relevante, en especial luego de lo vivido durante la pandemia, la crisis medioambiental y el contexto político que estamos viviendo. En este sentido, los modelos de negocio, incluyendo aquellos de servicios profesionales como los bufetes de abogados, auditores y contadores, deben

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Electoral Labor Immunity in Panama

Electoral labor immunity in Panama is a matter of crucial importance for both employers and employees, to ensure fairness and democratic participation in the electoral process, especially for those employees who decide to run as candidates or are elected to public office. Electoral labor immunity is the guarantee and protection that candidates and electoral delegates

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Work and rest during Holy Week

The Labor Code states that Good Friday is a mandatory rest day, it is paid as an ordinary working day, which means that, in general, companies close their operations on that day and employees do not work. Employees who work on Good Friday are entitled to receive payment of their salary with a surcharge of