Distraint Warrant on Cryptocurrencies Issued by a Court of the Province of Tucumán

By Gabriela Szlak 21 June 2022

A court located in the Province of Tucumán ordered a preventive seizure of the current and
future funds held by the debtor of an IOU in a well-known cryptocurrency exchange platform
operating outside of Argentina, for a total amount of USD 6,500. Given the high volatility of
these goods, and the impossibility of depositing them in Argentinean bank accounts, it remains
to be seen how this warrant will be implemented .

New Developments in the Argentine Government’s Approach to Cryptoeconomics

By Marta Z 12 May 2022

April brought several changes in the way in which the different public agencies in Argentina assimilate the expansion and massification of crypto economy and blockchain technology, which have spread to different fields of daily life and branches of the market.

New Regulations on Consumer Contracts and Abusive Clauses

By Marta Z 13 October 2021

If you offer services and/or products to consumers or users through standard contracts, be aware that a new regulation is in force which details which clauses will be considered abusive and, therefore, null and void. The Consumer Defense Law punishes abusive clauses included in consumer contracts by providing that such clauses shall be deemed as […]Continue reading

Digital signatures issued in Argentina will also be valid in Uruguay

By Marta Z 23 September 2021

In 2019, the member countries of MERCOSUR (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay) took an important step in regional integration by signing an agreement on mutual recognition of digital signatures issued in one of the member countries. However, the entry into force of this instrument is not automatic but requires the ratification of its signatories. This […]Continue reading

The Secretariat of Domestic Trade regulated the Gondolas Law with effects to ecommerce stores

By Marta Z 16 September 2021

The Gondola Law was regulated with effects for some ecommerce stores! As of 9/11/2021, Supermarkets; Superstores; Self-service stores; Retail chains; wholesalers and shopping centers will have to arrange their products online under the following criteria: The recently published regulation, which will enter into force on 09/11/2021, provides criteria for the disposition of products at websites […]Continue reading

Gabriela Szlak lectured on Data Privacy, Credit Information Services and Direct Marketing

By Angela 16 August 2021

Gabriela Szlak, who is a faculty member of Torcuato Di Tella Universiry’s Diploma in Law, Technology and Business, lectured on Data Subjects Rights and the data privacy regimen application Credit Information Services and to Advertising and Direct Marketing, on July 14 and August 11, respectively. The lectures adressed topics such as the privacy challenges posed by […]Continue reading

The best kept secret

By Angela 30 April 2021

Intellectual Property Day is celebrated on April 26th. It is a special opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of intellectual property rights in promoting innovation and creativity. At Lerman & Szlak we believe it is essential to develop an effective strategy to protect your intellectual property assets and thus strengthen the competitiveness of your […]Continue reading