By: Jaime Israel Dávila Gómez, Attorney. In the last 10 years, technology-based entrepreneurship has been on the rise, especially those related to providing services through software. However, many of these projects overlook or relegate a fundamental aspect: the legal dimension. Most entrepreneurs, and particularly those discussed in this article, encounter …
October, 2023
September, 2023
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22 September
Imperial County District Attorney Launches Prosecutor/Police Immersion Program
-Editorial The District Attorney is delighted to announce the commencement of the Prosecutor/Police Immersion Program (PPI). On August 1st, District Attorney George Marquez initiated a pilot program in collaboration with Brawley Police Chief Jimmy Duran, assigning a prosecutor to the Brawley Police Station. The Prosecutor/Police Immersion Program (PPI) primarily aims …
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16 September
USCIS to Celebrate Constitution Day and Citizenship Day by Welcoming More Than 6,900 New Citizens
-Editorial U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will celebrate Constitution Day and Citizenship Day by welcoming more than 6,900 new citizens in over 130 naturalization ceremonies across the nation between Sept. 17 and Sept. 22. “USCIS will continue to work in communities to raise awareness about citizenship in line with our …
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14 September
Imperial County District Attorney’s Office Welcomes Kia Harris as Deputy District Attorney
-Editorial The Imperial County District Attorney’s Office is pleased to announce the hiring of Deputy District Attorney Kia Harris. DDA Harris was sworn in by District Attorney George Marquez at a private ceremony in the DA Conference room on September 10, 2023. DDA Harris has more than a decade of …
August, 2023
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11 August
Calexico Man Accused of Sexual Battery Sentenced to 7 Years of Prison
-Editorial On August 1, 2023, Defendant Nicholas Hernandez Oceguera was sentenced to seven (7) years in State Prison for a felony violation of Penal Code sections 287(c)(2)(A) (forcible oral copulation) and 243.4(a) (sexual battery by restraint). On approximately September 22, 2021, Jane Doe #1 went to the defendant’s home to …
July, 2023
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27 July
Artists without Contracts
By: Jaime Israel Davila Gomez, Attorney-at-Law. In Mexico, there is a lack of legal awareness in many areas, and the artistic and creative life is no exception. In my experience, most of the legal issues faced by artists and authors could have been avoided with fairly simple contracts that were …
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21 July
ICLA’s Summer Social and Networking Event in El Centro Unites Local Lawyers in Pursuit of Justice and Camaraderie
-Editorial In the realm of justice and advocacy, lawyers stand as unwavering champions for their clients, diligently safeguarding their rights and interests while adeptly navigating the complexities of legal strategies and adherence to laws. In their continuous pursuit of fostering a robust and well-connected legal community, the Imperial County Lawyer’s …
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10 July
USCIS Debuts Online Biometric Appointment Rescheduling
-Editorial On June 28, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services launched a new self-service tool that allows applicants for benefits and their attorneys and accredited representatives to reschedule most biometric services appointments in advance of the appointment date. The introduction of this tool is another way USCIS is improving …
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6 July
Imperial County District Attorney Reports on Jesse Parra Case
-Editorial On June 29, 2023, Defendant Jesse Parra plead to 1 count of PC 487(d)(2), grand theft of a firearm, a strike crime, and 1 count of PC 496d(a) (receiving stolen property, motor vehicle), and was sentenced on 6/26/23 to 6 years 4 months in state prison. Defendant Abel Antu …
June, 2023
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27 June
Public Domain and Copyright
By: Jaime Israel Davila Gomez, Attorney. When it comes to copyright, the term “public domain” refers to works that, due to the passage of time and applicable laws, have lost their protection and no longer belong exclusively to an individual or company. In this case, such works can be used …
