/ Noticias: New Regulations
Date September 4, 2026
Practice area Labor, Social Security and Inmigration
Unemployment, Layoffs, and Severance Pay Reform: What Companies Need to Consider Today
Rising unemployment and the debate over a potential reform of the severance pay system based on years of service pose new challenges for companies. While many organizations are evaluating workforce […]
Date September 2, 2026
Practice area Technology, Cybersecurity and Data Protection
Legal Alert: Bill Postpones Effective Date of the Personal Data Protection Law
Two regulatory developments marked the beginning of September in the area of personal data protection: the introduction of a bill seeking to postpone the effective date of the new legislation […]
Date August 18, 2026
Practice area Patent and Innovation
Food Supplement Labeling: New Vitamin D Fortification
The new regulations impose new labeling requirements and affect manufacturers, importers, and distributors, who must adjust their formulations and labels to comply with the requirements and avoid penalties, delays, or […]
Date August 14, 2026
Practice area Litigation and Arbitration
Arbitration Returns to the Legislative Agenda
Raúl Montero Partner at Alessandri As the legislative process for the bill on national reconstruction and economic and social development (Bulletin No. 18,216-05) nears completion, public discussion has understandably focused […]
Date July 6, 2026
Practice area Capital Markets and Insurance
New Proposed Benchmark Regulation for Chilean Target Date Pension Funds
Hybrid benchmark model grants AFPs flexibility in defining strategic asset allocations. Public consultation open until July 31. Felipe Cousiño Partner Francisca Donoso Senior Associate The Chilean Pension Regulator (Superintendencia de […]
Date June 17, 2026
Practice area Labor, Social Security and Inmigration
Law No. 21,822: The New Relationship Between Businesses and Senior Citizens
On June 1, 2026, Law No. 21,822, the Comprehensive Law on Senior Citizens and the Promotion of Dignified, Active and Healthy Ageing, was published. It establishes a new framework of […]
Date April 28, 2026
Practice area Tax Law
Bill for National Reconstruction and Economic and Social Development
On Wednesday, April 22, the Government submitted to Congress a bill for National Reconstruction and Economic and Social Development, which includes a set of economic measures, including various tax and […]
Date April 17, 2026
Practice area Labor, Social Security and Inmigration
New Labor Directorate Ruling on Exceptions to Working Hour Limits
On April 16, 2026, the Labor Directorate issued Ruling No. 252/20, which revisits previous rulings and establishes new doctrine regarding the concept of “immediate superior supervision.” Francisco Espinoza Area […]
Date April 17, 2026
The Power of AI Legislation in Defining a Nation’s Path
Laura Hernández Bethermyt Senior Associate, Alessandri Abogados Artificial intelligence (AI) is not merely a technological disruption. It is, above all, a driver of economic, legal, and cultural transformation that redefines […]
Date April 7, 2026
Practice area Patent and Innovation
Ministry of Health Issues Regulation on Medical Devices in Chile
On March 19, 2026, the Chilean Ministry of Health published Exempt Decree No. 25, which represents a significant step forward in the regulation of medical devices and in vitro diagnostic […]