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Puerto Rico Supreme Court Holds that Commercial Image Rights Require Written Transfer and Revocable Consent
In Osvaldo Friger Salgueiro v. Mech-Tech College, LLC; Mech-Tech Management, LLC; Artificial Intelligence, 2026 TSPR 30, 218 D.P.R. ___, the Puerto Rico Supreme Court held that any transfer of commercial image rights must be in
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TakeawaysThe Puerto Rico Supreme Court held in Friger Salgueiro v. Mech‑Tech College that commercial image rights can be transferred only through a written agreement, regardless of the nature of the relationship and whether the individual is an employee or contractor.Verbal consent or course of conduct is insufficient, and individuals may revoke consent at any time, including after the working relationship ends.Even one single unauthorized post‑termination use of an image after consent is withdrawn is sufficient to trigger liability, including statutory damages.Related links
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Puerto Rico Department of the Treasury Announces 2026 Limits on Qualified Retirement Plans
On February 20, 2026, the Puerto Rico Department of the Treasury issued Internal Revenue Circular Letter No. 26-03 (“CL IR 26-03”) announcing the applicable 2026 limits for Puerto Rico qualified retirement plans.
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Puerto Rico Supreme Court Enforces Private Employment Arbitration Clauses under Act 100 Discrimination Claims
In Kendall Hope Tucker v. Money Group, 2026 TSPR 9, 217 DPR ___ (2026), the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico addressed the enforceability of an arbitration clause contained in a private employment contract in the context
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The Governor of Puerto Rico declared a public health emergency due to high levels of influenza triggering an additional five days of paid sick leave for certain employees. Read more from our Puerto Rico colleagues here. Continue Reading
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Puerto Rico Governor Declares a State of Emergency Due to Influenza Epidemic, Activating Five-Day Paid Leave
Following the declaration of an influenza virus epidemic by the Puerto Rico Department of Health, Governor Jenniffer González issued Executive Order 2026-005, declaring a State of Emergency to activate extraordinary measures for the protection
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Puerto Rico OSHA Updates Penalty Structure for Employer Noncompliance
Puerto Rico (PR) OSHA has issued a public notice announcing revisions to the fines and penalties imposed on employers for noncompliance with adopted OSHA standards, effective as of November 3, the date of the notice’s publication. Under the updated penalty framework,
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Puerto Rico Supreme Court Rules Non-Resident Bond Is Incompatible with Act 2 Summary Employment Proceedings
In Jack Javier Slim v. Royal Blue Hospitality, LLC H/N/C El Conquistador Resort-Puerto Rico, 2025 TSPR 133, 216 D.P.R. ___, the Puerto Rico Supreme Court held that the non-resident bond requirement under Rule 69.5 of
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TakeawaysThe Puerto Rico Christmas Bonus is a local tradition that comes with significant statutory requirements for employers.There are two tiers of employee eligibility and bonus amount depending on employee hire date and employer headcount.Employer profitability-related exemptions may apply, as do penalties of various percentages for failure to timely pay the Christmas Bonus.Article
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TakeawaysThe groundbreaking Lactation/Breastfeeding Code, signed into law 08.01.25, repeals Law 427-2000 and replaces it entirely, along with multiple other lactation-related laws.Employees, regardless of whether part-time or full-time, are now entitled to no less than one paid hour per workday to breastfeed their child or express breastmilk, for a minimum of 12 months after returning from maternity leave.Employers must notify all employees of their rights under the new code.Related links
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Effective August 1, 2025, Puerto Rico’s new Lactation/Breastfeeding Code significantly expands workplace protections for nursing employees. The law
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Puerto Rico Enacts New Lactation Code
On August 1, 2025, Governor Jennifer González signed Act 87-2025, titled, “Puerto Rico Lactation Code” (“Code” or “Act 87-2025”). The Code compiles all previously enacted breastfeeding-related laws into one (i.e., incorporating the requirements for private and public sectors), while at the same time repeals
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