Civil & Family Law·5 min read·91 reads
The Right of Petition in Colombia 2026: Deadlines and Format
Oct 25, 2024Read →
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Corporate Law·7 min read·23 reads
Anti-Corruption Compliance for Colombian Companies: Obligations and Best Practices
Law 1778 of 2016 holds companies liable for corrupt acts committed by their employees. Which compliance programs are required, and how to implement them.
Oct 10, 2024Read →
Corporate Law·7 min read·60 reads
Distribution Agreements in Colombia: Types, Key Clauses, and Termination
The differences between exclusive distribution, non-exclusive distribution, and commercial agency. Which clauses protect the distributor, and what rights arise when the contract ends.
Sep 25, 2024Read →
Civil & Family Law·6 min read·23 reads
Executory Proceedings in Colombia: How to Collect a Debt With an Enforceable Title
When someone owes you money and you have a document that proves it, an executory proceeding is the way to collect. A guide to the civil collection procedure.
Sep 10, 2024Read →
Labor & Social Security Law·6 min read·27 reads
Work Hours and Overtime in Colombia: How to Calculate and Claim Them
How many hours you can legally work, how the surcharge for daytime and nighttime overtime is calculated, and how to claim it if your employer doesn't pay.
Aug 25, 2024Read →
Labor & Social Security Law·3 min read·49 reads
Payment by Judicial Deposit of Employee Benefits: A Guide for Employers
Do you know how to make a payment by judicial deposit when terminating the employment relationship with your workers?
Aug 16, 2024Read →
Civil & Family Law·7 min read·48 reads
Medical Malpractice Liability in Colombia: When It Applies and How to File a Claim
Medical errors, hospital negligence, and failures in the health-care system. What must be proven, and the available paths to obtain compensation.
Aug 10, 2024Read →
Corporate Law·7 min read·52 reads
Construction Contracts in Colombia: Types, Warranties, and Common Disputes
Lump sum, unit prices, and cost-plus-fee. How to structure a construction contract that protects both the owner and the contractor.
Jul 28, 2024Read →
Corporate Law·7 min read·20 reads
Data Protection for Colombian Companies: Real Obligations Under Law 1581
What a company must do to comply with Law 1581 of 2012: privacy notices, consent, internal policies, and penalties for non-compliance.
Jul 15, 2024Read →
Civil & Family Law·8 min read·24 reads
Divorce in Colombia: Types, Process, and What Happens to Children and Assets
Mutual-consent divorce vs. contested divorce, legal grounds, dividing the marital estate, and setting up custody of children.
Jun 28, 2024Read →
Labor & Social Security Law·5 min read·22 reads
Colombia's Pension Reform: Key Points
Key points of the pension reform approved by Congress in June 2024: the transitional regime, transfers between pension regimes, and other changes.
Jun 20, 2024Read →
Civil & Family Law·3 min read·26 reads
Short-Term Rental Platforms in Condominium Property
In recent years, short-term rental platforms like Airbnb, Booking.com, and Expedia have revolutionized the tourism sector in Colombia.
Jun 17, 2024Read →
Criminal & Disciplinary Law·7 min read·31 reads
Disciplinary Proceedings in Colombia: Rights of the Accused and How to Build a Defense
When the Attorney General's Office (Procuraduría) or an agency opens a disciplinary proceeding, how the process works, what sanctions apply, and how to mount a defense.
Jun 15, 2024Read →
Corporate Law·3 min read·21 reads
Democratic Transformation: Infocracy
How social media and mass data processing influence democratic processes: the Cambridge Analytica case and the concept of infocracy.
Jun 9, 2024Read →
Labor & Social Security Law·3 min read·25 reads
Ruling SL138-2024: New Approach to Counting Contribution Weeks in Colombia's General Pension System
Ruling SL138-2024 of the Supreme Court of Justice changes how contribution weeks are counted in the work history under the General Pension System.
Jun 3, 2024Read →
Corporate Law·6 min read·58 reads
Electronic Contracts in Colombia: Legal Validity and Digital Signatures
Contracts made by email or through digital platforms are legally valid in Colombia. What Law 527 says, and how to use a digital signature correctly.
May 30, 2024Read →
Labor & Social Security Law·3 min read·17 reads
The Burden of Proof in Pension Regime Transfers
In ruling SU-107 of 2024, the Constitutional Court clarified who must prove what in lawsuits over ineffective pension transfers.
May 27, 2024Read →
Civil & Family Law·3 min read·15 reads
Why Receiving the Common Areas Matters in Horizontal Property
Discover the factors to consider when you take over the common areas of your horizontal property development.
May 20, 2024Read →
Civil & Family Law·5 min read·59 reads
How to Challenge a Traffic Ticket in Colombia
The process for appealing a traffic violation, the deadlines you can't miss, and when the voluntary-payment discount actually makes sense.
May 15, 2024Read →
Corporate Law·3 min read·15 reads
Do We Really Understand Artificial Intelligence and Its Legal Implications?
The regulation of artificial intelligence must be based on a deep understanding of the technology and on protecting people's rights.
May 13, 2024Read →
Labor & Social Security Law·6 min read·35 reads
Union Immunity in Colombia: 2026 Guide and Protection
Are they trying to fire you while you have union immunity (fuero sindical)? Know your rights, immediate reinstatement, and how to protect yourself legally in Colombia.
Apr 30, 2024Read →
Labor & Social Security Law·3 min read·16 reads
Pension Contributions: Common Situations That Affect Your Work History
Four common causes of gaps in a pension work history, and what to do when an employer fails to pay or correctly register contributions.
Apr 29, 2024Read →
Labor & Social Security Law·3 min read·27 reads
Colombia's Minimum Old-Age Pension Guarantee and Its Impact on Gender Equity
The Constitutional Court struck down the 1,150-week contribution requirement for women in the RAIS, with deferred effects.
Apr 22, 2024Read →
Corporate Law·8 min read·19 reads
Public Procurement in Colombia: How to Participate in Public Tenders
Requirements for contracting with the State, selection methods (open tender, abbreviated selection, minimum value), the SECOP portal, and the most common mistakes.
Apr 15, 2024Read →
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