-Editorial On April 24, 2023, the District Attorney’s Office hosted a luncheon for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. Members of community-based organizations and law enforcement agencies were present to show their support to crime victims and their families. During the luncheon District Attorney George Marquez, Assistant District Attorney Jeffrey Brooker, and …
April, 2023
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27 April
Supreme Court allows abortion pill to stay on the market for now
-Editorial The Supreme Court on Friday preserved women’s access to a drug used in the most common method of abortion, rejecting lower-court restrictions while a lawsuit continues. The court’s decision means women can still obtain mifepristone by mail, take it at home and use it up to 10 weeks into …
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13 April
The lawyer as a guide in the creation of brands
By: Jaime Israel Gómez Dávila, Attorney. In recent years, I have been fortunate to work hand in hand with professionals dedicated to creating names and graphic design focused on the development of visual identity for brands, which has led me to learn in which cases the experience of a lawyer …
March, 2023
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3 March
Vincent Memorial Will Represent Imperial County in Statewide Mock Trial Competition
-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 …
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 …
