By means of Resolution No. 994/2021, the Domestic Trade Secretariat extended the list of clauses considered abusive in consumer contracts. The Resolution became effective as of 2 October 2021.
By means of Provision No. 357/2021, the Consumer Protection and Consumption Arbitration National Directorate expanded the list of providers that must incorporate an “unsubscribe button” for their services on their website.
In view of the sanitary crisis arising from the global spread of COVID-19, Argentina took executive action to effectively reduce the exportation of ventilators, which are considered as a critical sanitary supply in the fight against the virus. According to Executive Order No. 301/2020 the exportation of ventilators -classified under…
In view of the sanitary crisis arising from the global spread of COVID-19, the Argentine Ministry of Productive Development issued Disposition No. 5/2020 (Disposition) simplifying the import clearance process of certain critical sanitary supplies. Such supplies are deemed necessary for healthcare professionals and the general public in the fight against…
In this webinar, Esteban Rópolo, competition law expert and partner, presents the legal and economic challenges and risks that multinational companies from the region or operating in Latin America have to face when dealing with multijurisdictional filings. In addition, Miguel de Quinto, competition economist expert and senior associate, offers…
Through Resolution No. 248/2019 published today (the “Resolution”), the Secretariat of Commerce regulated certain aspects of the new Fair Trade Decree No. 274/2019, which replaced Law No. 22,802 (the “Decree”). Said Resolution introduces the following modifications or main clarifications: Delegation of powers: The Fair Trade Division will be in charge…
The National Government enacted Decree No. 274/2019 (the “Decree”), published today on the Official Gazette, through which Fair Trade Law No. 22,802 was derogated and a new legal regime on this matter was approved. The Secretary of Domestic Trade, of the Production and Labor Ministry (the “Secretary”) will continue acting…
The new law introduces five significant changes that companies should consider while doing business in Argentina.
The new authorities of the Argentine Antitrust Commission released a draft of the new Antitrust Law, which seeks to bring Argentina into line with the international experience in this matter.
The new authorities of the Argentine Antitrust Commission released a report on the conclusions reached regarding the market investigation on credit cards.