Mining and Hydrocarbons
World Intellectual Property Day is celebrated on April 26. This day was established by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) to raise awareness about the importance of this discipline and its role as a framework for intellectual production, innovation, and creativity.
Every day is a good day to appreciate the work of professionals who have dedicated years of their lives to the practice of a field of knowledge.
On this occasion, and in commemoration of International Women’s Day, I extend my greetings to my professional colleagues and to every woman who has devoted and continues to devote, her knowledge and efforts to fields related to Law or other areas.
2016 was a historic year in the fight against climate change. 196 countries including the European Union, which are parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, also known as the UNFCCC, met in Paris to agree on a set of principles about how to curb greenhouse gas emissions and cope with climate change. This milestone was called the Paris Agreement.
Today, on the National Day against Racism and all forms of Discrimination, it is essential to remember that all people deserve equal rights and opportunities, regardless of their gender, ethnic origin, origin, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that differentiates them.
In the past few decades, informal commerce has witnessed a substantial surge in Bolivia. It is common to encounter individuals offering products on the streets identified with trademarks, many of which are well-known brands. However, these trademarks are frequently utilized without proper authorization, as they are owned by other rights holders.
In recent weeks, a scenario of uncertainty has been generated in some companies in the private sector due to the determination of the Ministry of Labor to suspend continuous working day and to apply, starting March 6, 2023, the discontinuous working day, to both private and public sector companies. In response to the fact that there are private companies that, due to the nature of their activities, agreements with workers, or other reasons, implement continuous working day.
International Women’s Day is a global day to celebrate the achievements of women. It marks a call to put in action for the acceleration of equal opportunities for women.
At PPO, we are committed to working for a gender-equal society. Some of this work is reflected in our Pro Bono program. For example, last year, an Institutional Cooperation Agreement was signed with the “Adelante Mujer Foundation”, based in Cochabamba, Bolivia. The purpose of “Adelante Mujer” is to contribute to the integral development of women through their empowerment. The women who participate in the program enjoy psychological therapies and also legal support.
A Compliance Program is a tool used by organizations or commercial entities to prevent and detect possible prohibited conduct that could generate civil, administrative, or criminal liability for the organization or its representatives.
This report summarizes key developments in 2023 for the compliance field in Bolivia and includes links to primary sources.
We are in an era marked by technological advances and shifts in the global energy landscape, which has led to a shift in the mining industry’s interest from traditional industrial minerals, such as tin or zinc, to those of increasing importance like lithium, technological minerals, and rare earth elements. These minerals are crucial for the production of batteries, electronic circuits, microchips, and other high-demand electronic components.
