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When an Asian company seeks to expand into Mexico, the path is usually imagined as a linear and direct one: define a corporate structure, prepare the documents, and make sure that the lawyers in Mexico do their job. The problem is that, when the necessary documentation is not anticipated with precision, delays and obstacles to the expansion can arise. These do not usually stem from an underlying legal issue or from a decision of the authorities, but rather from the details of a simple document such as a power of attorney.

Mexico's National Water Commission has launched a comprehensive regularization program addressing expired water concession titles and administrative backlogs accumulated since 2009. The initiative establishes two distinct pathways for water rights holders to resolve pending matters and achieve legal certainty, with specific eligibility criteria based on water use type and volume thresholds.

New Mexico's Environment Department has clarified the scope of its controversial PFAS labeling requirements for consumer products, addressing concerns about which products fall under the January 1, 2027 deadline. The agency's recent guidance specifically defines the boundaries between consumer and industrial products subject to the state's PFAS Protection Act regulations.