-Editorial It was another successful Mock Trial competition where high school students showed their talents and commitment. This annual event showcases the best of the local schools and a look at the future lawyers of this country. This year, Vincent Memorial High School was the winner once again and will …
March, 2023
February, 2023
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1 February
USCIS Invites to an Immigrant Investor Program (EB-5) Meeting
-Editorial U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites you to participate in a stakeholder engagement on Monday, March 20, 2023, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Eastern. During the first part of the engagement, USCIS will discuss three specific areas within the Immigrant Investor Program. The three topics are: Direct and …
January, 2023
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20 January
The scope of a trademark
By: Jaime Israel Dávila Gómez, Attorney. A trademark registered in Mexico grants its owner exclusive rights or prerogatives over it, which basically ensures that they are the only person to be able to use that trademark (or a very similar one) in the market. In order to understand these rights, …
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9 January
George Marquez Takes Oath as Imperial County District Attorney
-Editorial In a special ceremony surrounded by friends and supporters, George Marquez was sworn as the new Imperial County District Attorney by Judge Michael Domenzain. He replaces Gilbert Otero who spent nearly three decades leading that office. It was a beautiful Saturday morning at the Casa Blanca venue in Holtville …
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2 January
The Supreme Court of Mexico Elects its First Female President
-Editorial Minister Norma Lucia Piña Hernandez has been elected as president of the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation (SCJN). With this appointment, the jurist has become the first woman to preside over the highest court in Mexico. In just three rounds, the judge obtained the necessary six votes …
December, 2022
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28 December
Incoming Imperial County District Attorney Will Be Tough Against Hate Crime
-Editorial After a year of non-stop campaign work, the voters elected George Marquez as the new Imperial County District Attorney. Marquez is an attorney from Imperial Valley that has the respect of his peers and the community as a whole because of his good character and humble personality that people …
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26 December
World Cup Brands
By: Jaime Israel Davila, Attorney. Intellectual property always gives the various players in the sports and entertainment industries tools to protect their most valuable assets. At this year’s, and times, World Cup, it is worth reviewing how FIFA (International Federation of Association Football) took advantage of this situation in its …
November, 2022
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22 November
CBP Encourages Travelers to Plan Ahead of Holiday Weekend
-Editorial U.S. Customs and Border Protection encourages travelers to plan for the upcoming Labor Day weekend and Mexican Independence Day by following traveler tips provided by CBP for ease of travel across the border into the U.S. “The upcoming weekend and week are a great time to travel and celebrate, …
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17 November
Law and photography
By: Jaime Israel Davila Gomez, Attorney. The daily activity of a photographer implies a series of rights in their favor, which they often do not know about and which, to a greater or lesser extent, affect their profession. First of all, they have all the human rights that a person …
October, 2022
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20 October
Urban art and copyright
By: Jaime Israel Davila Gomez, Attorney. Urban art or street art, which exists and is created in the streets and in public view, responds to very particular social and cultural dynamics. Many times there is the perception that this type of work is in the public domain and its creators …
