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Ministry of Labor Issues Ministerial Agreement MDT-2025-053 Amending the General Regulations on Employer Obligation Control and Inspection Procedures (Agreement MDT-2023-140)
Ministerial Agreement No. MDT-2025-053, issued on May 12, 2025, and published in the Official Register on May 15 of the same year, amends Ministerial Agreement No. MDT-2023-140, which sets forth the General Regulations Applicable to the Control of Employer Obligations and Inspection Procedures. Amended Articles and Key Changes 1. Article 1: Incorporation of Article 5.1…
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The Organic Law Amending Various Laws Regarding Age Discrimination and Equal Treatment in the Labor System Enters Into Force
On May 14, 2025, the Organic Law Amending Various Laws Regarding Age Discrimination and Equal Treatment in the Labor System was published in the Official Registry. This law introduces several amendments to the Labor Code and the Organic Law of the National Public Procurement System. Below is a summary of the key reforms: Amendments to…
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Extension for the Filing of Financial Statements for Fiscal Year 2024 Before the Superintendency of Companies, Securities and Insurance, Exclusively for the Province of Esmeraldas
On April 30, 2025, the Superintendency of Companies, Securities and Insurance, through Resolution No. SCVS-INPAI-2025-00022483, decided to extend the deadline established in Article 20 of the Companies Law for the submission of the required documentation until May 31, 2025. This extension applies exclusively to companies domiciled in the province of Esmeraldas. This resolution came into…
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Exhort No.SCE-2025-1: Possible Anticompetitive Practices in the Medical Supplies Distribution Chain
Key Points: On May 8, 2025, the Superintendency of Economic Competition (“SCE”) issued Exhort No. SCE-2025-1 in response to the health alert declared by the National Emergency Operations Committee (COE). This decision was prompted by the mandatory use of face masks in educational institutions, the shortage of these products, rising prices, and concerns expressed by…
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Resolution No. JPRF-S-2025-0152: Financial Board Issues the “Regulation Governing Insurance Technology Service Providers»
By Resolution No. JPRF-S-2025-0152 dated April 30, 2025, the Financial Policy and Regulation Board (the “Financial Board”) issued the “Regulation Governing Insurance Technology Service Providers” (the “Regulation”). This Regulation is based on the Organic Law for the Development, Regulation and Control of Technological Financial Services (Fintech Law). I. Purpose The Regulation aims to establish the…
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From Being You to Becoming You Squared, A Strategy to Everyday Life
How can we improve our performance? Whether we are preparing for an athletic competition, climbing a mountain, or even engaging in our professional activities, this question often lingers in our minds. As lawyers, we are constantly subjected to intense pressures and demanding tasks to process, analyze, and draft large volumes of documents. The fast-paced world…
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Amendments to the Regulation on Segments and Maximum Mandatory Investment Percentages in the Private Insurance System
On April 9, 2025, the Board of Financial Policy and Regulation, through Resolution No. JPRF-S-2025-0146, in Book III of the Codification of Monetary, Financial, Securities, and Insurance Resolutions, under Title III, «On the Supervision, Control, and Information of the Private Insurance System,» replaced Chapter VII regarding the «Regulation on Segments and Maximum Mandatory Investment Percentages,»…
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Implementation of the Regulation on Mandatory Investments for Companies Financing Comprehensive Prepaid Health Care Services
On April 9, 2025, the Board of Financial Policy and Regulation, through Resolution No. JPRF-M-2025-0147, in Book III of the Codification of Monetary, Financial, Securities, and Insurance Resolutions, within Title VII on the “Technical Prudential Standards for Companies Financing Comprehensive Prepaid Health Care Services,” introduced Chapter III regarding the «Regulation on Mandatory Investments for Companies…
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Ministry of Labor Issues Ministerial Agreement MDT-2025-043 Amending the Regulation Governing the «Visto Bueno» Procedure
On March 17, 2025, Ministerial Agreement MDT-2025-043 was issued, amending Ministerial Agreement No. MDT-2024-041, which established the Regulation Governing the «Visto Bueno» Procedure, in the following terms: Amendments to the Regulation Governing the «Visto Bueno» Procedure: 1. On Appearance: Amended Article: The following bolded text was added to Article 4: «Art. 4 – On Appearance.…
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BUSTAMANTE FABARA Announces the Promotion of Two Senior Associates to Directors in Environment, Energy & Natural Resources
BUSTAMANTE FABARA is proud to announce the promotion of Gustavo Almeida and Bruno Pesantes to the position of Directors, effective from April 1, 2025. This strategic move reflects our continued commitment to excellence and further strengthens our leadership in the areas of Environment, Energy & Natural Resources. As we evolve to meet the complex and…