Mexico’s 2025 Employment Reforms: Minimum Wage Hike, App-Based Couriers as Employees, and New ‘Chair Law’ Mandates

Mexico City, Mexico — A series of significant changes to Mexican labor laws is set to kick off in 2025, reshaping the landscape for employers and employees alike across the nation. These changes, highlighted by the implementation of the so-called Chair Law (Ley Silla), classification of certain app-based couriers as employees, a rise in the minimum wage, and revised units of measure for fiscal obligations, herald new compliance landscapes for businesses operating in Mexico. Beginning January 1, 2025, workers across Mexico will see an increase in the minimum wage, which came after a 12 percent … Read more

Trump Appoints EEOC Chair as Acting General Counsel in Strategic Legal Shake-Up

Washington – President Donald Trump has appointed Charlotte Burrows as the chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and named the agency’s top lawyer, Sharon Fast Gustafson, as its acting general counsel. The decision came after Gustafson’s predecessor, Janet Dhillon, resigned from the role earlier this week. Burrows, an experienced advocate for civil rights and workplace fairness, has served in various capacities at the EEOC prior to her current promotion. This strategic appointment signals a commitment by the Trump administration to continue addressing employment discrimination issues that are central to the EEOC’s mission. Sharon … Read more

Fashion Visionary Sidney Toledano to Chair ANDAM 2023 Jury, Mentor Design Talent with Prestigious Prizes Awaited

PARIS — This year’s edition of the prestigious French fashion competition ANDAM is set to be guided by Sidney Toledano, the influential figure in the fashion world and former CEO of LVMH Fashion Group and Dior. Toledano, who currently serves as an advisor to LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton Chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault and presides over the Institut Français de la Mode, is set to bring a wealth of experience and insight as he leads the jury for the 36th annual event. Joining ANDAM’s roster of supporters this year is the fashion label AMI, … Read more

Ripple vs. SEC Showdown Nears Climax as Settlement Talks Intensify; New SEC Chair Paul Atkins Could Influence Outcome

As the January 15 deadline nears, the legal battle between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has caught the attention of investors and legal experts alike. The outcome of this high-profile case could significantly influence the cryptocurrency market, particularly for holders of XRP, Ripple’s digital currency. Jeremy Hogan, a notable legal commentator, has indicated that a settlement might occur around April or May, which could potentially benefit XRP investors. Adding to the complexity, former SEC lawyer Marc Fagel noted that the initial ruling was mixed: the SEC had both a partial victory … Read more