By: Lic. Jaime Israel Dávila Gómez, Attorney. In Mexico, software programs are protected as works, meaning that all the rules and regulations set forth in the Federal Copyright Law apply, including those concerning the principle of automatic protection, which establishes that artistic creations and their authors hold rights from the …
March, 2025
January, 2025
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24 January
California Leads Multistate Lawsuit Challenging Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship
-Editorial California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit challenging an executive order issued by President Trump that seeks to end birthright citizenship in the United States. Joined by 17 other state attorneys general and the City of San Francisco, the lawsuit argues that the executive order violates the Fourteenth …
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15 January
Artificial Intelligence and Copyright
By: Jaime Israel Dávila Gómez, Attorney In recent years, one of the most discussed topics in the field of intellectual property has been the use of artificial intelligence for the creation and generation of works. In Mexico, this debate had been ongoing without any legislative reforms to copyright laws to …
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11 January
Imperial County Boosts Juror Pay to $100 Per Day in Pilot Program Aiming to Enhance Diversity
-Editorial As of September 1, 2024, residents of Imperial County serving jury duty are now eligible to receive $100 per day starting on the second day of service, an increase from the previous amount of $15. Additionally, the mileage reimbursement rate for jurors has increased from $0.34 to $0.67 per …
December, 2024
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23 December
Operation “Home for the Holidays” Unveils Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking in San Diego
-Editorial California Attorney General Rob Bonta and the San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force (SDHTTF) have announced the results of the fifth annual Operation Home for the Holidays, a multi-jurisdictional initiative aimed at addressing human trafficking. Conducted in National City and Encinitas, this year’s operation resulted in six individuals being …
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13 December
Woman Sentenced in Major Drone-Smuggling Operation at Calipatria Prison
-Editorial Ardaniel Arnell Roberson was sentenced to three years in jail followed by 18 months of mandatory supervision for her involvement in a significant drone-smuggling operation at Calipatria State Prison. The operation, which spanned several months and involved the introduction of controlled substances and other contraband into the prison, culminated …
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10 December
Intellectual Property and the Music Industry
By: Jaime Israel Dávila Gómez, Attorney The music industry offers one of the best examples for understanding the various protections that intellectual property can provide. Let’s take a closer look at an example: the debut album release of an artist. First, it’s highly likely that the artist will have a …
November, 2024
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23 November
A Century of Justice: Celebrating 100 Years of the Imperial County Courthouse
-Editorial A century of justice and community service was celebrated on Nov. 21 as residents, officials, and legal professionals gathered to mark the 100th anniversary of the Imperial County Superior Court House located on 939 Main Street in El Centro, California. The event honored the building’s rich history and its …
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19 November
Edward Ponce Romero Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Failing to Register as Sex Offender
-Editorial Edward Ponce Romero has been sentenced to the upper term of three years in state prison for failing to register as a sex offender, a requirement stemming from a prior conviction for forcible rape. This case was part of the Imperial County District Attorney’s initiative to ensure that all …
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19 November
USCIS Updates Guidance on Lawful Admission for Permanent Residence Requirement for Naturalization
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is issuing policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify that a naturalization applicant’s burden to demonstrate they have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence applies only to their initial admission as a lawful permanent resident (LPR) or adjustment to LPR status. USCIS is updating Volume 12, …
