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Mexican National Pleads Guilty in Multimillion-Dollar Trade-Based Money Laundering Scheme
-Editorial A Mexican national pleaded guilty to participating in a two-year, multimillion-dollar trade-based money laundering conspiracy that moved drug trafficking proceeds from the United States to Mexico, federal authorities said. According to court documents, Gabriel Arturo Castillo, 52, of Monterrey,…
When Women’s Self-Empowerment Seems Otherwise: The Uncooperative Domestic Violence Victim
By: Veronica Henderson, Attorney at Law. As we celebrate women during Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, there are certain actions taken by women that seem to work against their own empowerment. However, the dynamics of the situation may…
Women’s Participation on Corporate Boards: Progress, Gaps, and Challenges in Mexico Compared to the United States
By: Mtra. Terry Ahtziry Cárdenas Banda, attorney, internationalist, professor, philanthropist, law professor, and social activist Throughout history, societies have transformed their legal, institutional, and social structures with the aim of promoting greater inclusion of women in decision-making spaces. This process…
Baja California Congress Approves Reform Targeting Economic and Property Violence Against Women
-Editorial The Congress of Baja California approved a reform to strengthen legal recognition and penalties for economic and property-related violence against women by amending Article 6 of the state law, guaranteeing women a life free of violence. The initiative, introduced…
California and Arizona Lead Multistate Lawsuit Challenging Federal Childhood Vaccine Schedule Changes
-Editorial California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced Tuesday that they are co-leading a multistate lawsuit against the federal government over recent changes to the childhood immunization schedule. The suit, filed in the U.S. District…
California Attorney General Joins Coalition Challenging IRS Policy on Wind and Solar Tax Credits
-Editorial California Attorney General Rob Bonta has joined a coalition of 17 state attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia opposing an Internal Revenue Service notice that limits eligibility for…
Supporting Our Binational Children: Obtaining Child Support on Both Sides of the Border
By: Veronica Henderson, Attorney at Law. It is not unusual for children living in our region to have parents who reside in two countries. When families are no longer intact, it is quite possible that a child may have one…
Imperial County High School Students Gear Up for Annual Mock Trial Competition
-Editorial Talented high school students from across Imperial Valley are showcasing their skills in the annual Imperial County Mock Trial Competition at the Imperial County Courthouse. Months of preparation and practice will be put to the test as teams present…
San Diego Enacts AB 379, Shifting Focus to Punish Sex Buyers and Protect Trafficking Victims
-Editorial San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria, Police Chief Scott Wahl, and San Diego County District Attorney Summer Stephan highlighted the implementation of Assembly Bill 379, a new state law intended to strengthen California’s response to sex trafficking and sexual exploitation.…
The Electronic Value Manifest: The New Pillar of Customs Digitalization in Mexico
By: Terry Ahtziry Cardenas Banda, attorney, internationalist, law professor, social activist, and philanthropist. Mexico is undergoing a profound regulatory transformation in customs matters. As part of the modernization efforts led by the Tax Administration Service (SAT) and the National Customs…