-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 …
January, 2025
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, …
October, 2024
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30 October
Copyright and Public Domain
By: Jaime Israel Dávila Gómez, Attorney. In terms of copyright, the public domain consists of the collection of works whose copyright is no longer in effect and, therefore, can be freely used by anyone, provided that moral rights are respected. The rights that must be respected, even if a work …
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6 October
Sheinbaum Announces Democratic Election of the Judiciary During Her First Visit as President
-Editorial In a historic day for Mexico, President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo announced during her first tour as the head of the federal Executive from Jantetelco, Morelos, that the Mexican people have decided that the Judiciary will be elected democratically. This declaration marks a significant step in the process of democratizing …
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4 October
CAP Laws Aim to Protect Children from Gun Access, But Effectiveness Varies Across States
-Editorial As communities across the United States grapple with the profound implications of gun ownership and safety, Child-Access Prevention (CAP) laws have emerged as a critical measure aimed at protecting children from the dangers associated with unsupervised access to firearms. These laws empower prosecutors to hold adults accountable when they …
