-Editorial In an Extraordinary Session of the Plenary Session of Congress, the Governance, Legislation and Constitutional Points Commission, chaired by Juan Manuel Molina García, presented opinion number 61, regarding the initiative to reform various provisions of the Law for the Sale of Storage and Public Consumption of Alcoholic Beverages of …
May, 2023
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1 May
USCIS Extends Temporary Suspension of Biometrics Submission for Certain Form I-539 Applicants
-Editorial U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has extended the temporary suspension of the biometrics submission requirement for certain applicants filing Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, requesting an extension of stay in or change of status to H-4, L-2, or E nonimmigrant status. The previously announced suspension, which was …
April, 2023
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27 April
Imperial County District Attorney Recognizes Crime Victim Families
-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 …
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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 …