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From lobbying to advocacy: shaping government policy
New reports that US oil multinationals successfully lobbied policymakers in favour of environmentally harmful legislation have lent credence to the age-old stereotype of lobbyists swarming the White House. But in Latin America the public perception of corporate lobbying can be hostile, something many companies are trying to change. LACCA f...
What does USMCA mean for Mexico’s workforce?
Some in-house counsel have hailed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)’s labour requirements as a victory for Mexican workers, but others are concerned they could leave companies worse off. LACCA finds out how Mexico’s new standards will impact local and international businesses and what legal teams should be doing...
LACCA Awards supplement now online
A special supplement celebrating LACCA’s sixth annual awards ceremony is now available to members and subscribers online.
Jurídico de Saias marks 10-year anniversary with second book launch
Brazilian all-female in-house networking group Jurídico de Saias – “Legal in Skirts” – has released a book celebrating its diverse membership to mark its 10th year in action. Coordinator Josie Jardim, assistant GC for e-commerce retailer Amazon, speaks to LACCA about how the book showcases the group&rsqu...
GSK promotes in consumer healthcare division
Ricardo Estrada was promoted to legal head of the wider Latin America region at pharmaceutical company GlaxoSmithKline’s consumer healthcare division last month. He tells LACCA about the regulatory difficulties faced when working in Central America and GSK’s plans for expansion.
It’s all about engagement: Compliance Management Award
Working as a compliance director in Mexico certainly brings its challenges, but for Daniel Perez-Cirera, GC and director of compliance at Samsung, success is all about keeping employees engaged. He speaks to Alison O’Connell about creating a culture of ethics from the ground-up and why involving all areas of the business is key. ...
The growing divide between the least and most corrupt LatAm countries
A staggering 74% of Latin American countries rank in the bottom half of Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index. The divide between those countries that are moving up the ranks year-on-year compared to those that are plummeting is growing. LACCA talks to GCs across the region to find out why.
Celebrating equality: Social Responsibility Award
Having an effective corporate social responsibility programme is about working collaboratively across departments to form an enriched company culture that advocates for the rights of minorities. Beverage multinational Diageo does just that and is this year’s winner of LACCA’s Social Responsibility Award. GCs Sandra Lalli and Pa...
Odebrecht “failed to fulfil” monitorship obligations, DOJ says
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) told a Brooklyn federal court on 29 January that Odebrecht’s 2016 plea agreement over a global bribery scandal has been extended. Odebrecht, which was handed the
News in brief – 10 February
This month’s news in brief sees developments in Brazil’s famed criminal investigation against state-owned Petrobras, political changes in Bolivia and Peru, and moves towards the legalisation of marijuana in Mexico.
From criminal liability to stricter investigations: Peru’s new labour reform
Peru’s government is cracking down on health and safety violations at companies, but some in-house counsel are concerned the country’s new labour reforms are too restrictive of business operations, especially since managers will now be held criminally liable for workplace accidents. GCs talk to LACCA about the legal and practic...
Lawyers react to divisive Colombian tax changes
Colombia’s congress has passed a tax reform bill that local in-house counsel say is likely to lower unemployment rates and encourage foreign investment. But the bill has been met by political and public backlash from protestors, who say it is a sop to big corporations and does not do enough for workers.
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