Alternatives to Litigation in New Mexico Family Law Disputes: Mediation and Collaborative Law

 Pix credit here I have been teaching the introductory course on corporation law in the United States for quite some time.  That repetition over decades provides a space, if one is willing to enter it, for reflection. That reflection is not merely an invitation to ponder the way that time alters all things--as banal a waste of time as many one could think of. Instead, that banality sometimes provides the seeds for perhaps more useful reflection. For me that touches on two related  matters.  The first is pedagogy; the second is on the object of pedagogy--that is on the nature of knowledge that is to be conveyed in an active state, where the iterative details change constantly, swirling, however, around a core that is less likely to be moved quickly, and even if it did, to move around a core within a much more compressed orbit. Putting the two together may provide some utility to both teacher and student, each invited to partake at a level contextually…

Submitting a claim to an insurance company might seem straightforward but once you hit “enter” on your submission, there is no telling what might happen. There are also concerns that the insurance company you’re dealing with isn’t honoring the policy. If you suspect that your insurance company has acted unfairly, you may consider filing a bad faith claim. These claims arise when an insurer unreasonably delays, denies, or underpays a valid claim. However, even if the insurer clearly acted in bad faith, the window to take legal action is limited. Nevada law sets a specific time frame in which a bad faith lawsuit must be filed. Waiting too long can result in losing the right to recover damages, regardless of how strong the case might be. Understanding the Legal Deadline In Nevada, most insurance bad faith claims fall under the umbrella of tort law, and the state applies a two-year statute of limitations for these cases. This means a claimant generally has…

El Estatus de Protección Temporal (TPS) para ciudadanos de Honduras y Nicaragua está llegando a su fin. Aquí le informamos lo último y qué debe hacer: Estado Actual El TPS para Honduras y Nicaragua expiró el 5 de julio de 2025. El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) anunció que el TPS no será extendido para ninguno de los dos países. Período de transición de 60 días: Los beneficiarios de TPS de ambos países están protegidos y autorizados para trabajar hasta el 8 de septiembre de 2025. Después del 8 de septiembre de 2025, las protecciones y permisos de trabajo relacionados con el TPS terminarán, salvo que haya nuevas acciones legales o cambios de política. ¿Qué Significa Esto? Debe actuar ahora si tiene TPS de Honduras o Nicaragua. Después del período de…

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of Honduras and Nicaragua is coming to an end. Here’s the latest information and what you should do next: Current Status TPS for Honduras and Nicaragua expired on July 5, 2025. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that TPS will not be extended for either country. 60-day transition period: TPS holders from both countries are protected and work-authorized until September 8, 2025. After September 8, 2025, TPS-related protections and work authorization will end unless further legal action or policy changes occur. What Does This Mean? You must act now if you are a TPS holder from Honduras or Nicaragua. After the transition period, you may lose your legal status and work authorization. There may be other immigration options available depending on your personal circumstances. Next Steps Contact Caban-Ramirez Law Firm as soon as possible…

Aspiring law clerks are applying and interviewing for clerkships right now. Before The Legal Accountability Project (LAP) launched our nationwide Clerkships Database (aka “Glassdoor for Judges”), clerkship applicants accessed information about judges, if it existed, from their law schools. But schools’ clerkship resources are insufficient at best and misleading at worst. No school knows about all the judges students will apply to, and schools’ information is restricted by who alumni have clerked for in the past and clerks’ willingness to share it. Importantly, schools suffer from misaligned incentives: most are far more interested in funneling students into prestigious clerkships than in ensuring positive work experiences for graduates.  Today’s law students won’t remember a time when clerkship hiring was less than transparent. It’s the second application cycle where applicants benefit from LAP’s Database, a…

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When you're injured in an accident, the costs can extend far beyond the initial medical bills or lost wages. At Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, Inc., we recognize that a fair settlement or judgment must consider not just your current losses—but your future needs as well. That’s why we go beyond the immediate impact and factor in long-term economic trends and potential changes in legislation that could affect the value of your damages. Taking a Forward-Thinking Legal Approach The true cost of an injury often unfolds over time. Long-term medical care, diminished earning capacity, and ongoing pain and suffering are just a few of the future damages that must be accounted for in a comprehensive legal strategy. To ensure that your case reflects the full scope of your injury, we consult with: Medical experts to estimate future treatment and rehabilitation costs Economists and financial analysts to project inflation, wage growth, and cost of living increases Vocational…

Florida Court Reverses Cannabis Trafficking Conviction Due to Insufficient Chemical Testing How the Legal Distinction Between Hemp and Marijuana Redefines Burden of Proof in Drug Cases https://2dca.flcourts.gov/pre_opinion_content_download/2449483In a critical decision for Floridians, the Second District Court of Appeal reversed the cannabis trafficking conviction of Pryce Campbell because the State failed to prove that the weight of cannabis he allegedly possessed met the statutory threshold for trafficking. The ruling in Campbell v. State 2D2023-0651 emphasizes the heightened evidentiary burden the State must meet in the post-hemp legalization era, reinforcing the foundational principle that defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt—with clarity, not assumption. Case Overview: Trafficking Charge Based on Untested Substance In July 2022, law enforcement officers at Tampa International Airport used a narcotics K-9 to…

The Senate Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism is holding a hearing tomorrow (July 16) entitled “Too Big to Prosecute?: Examining the AI Industry’s Mass Ingestion of Copyrighted Works for AI Training”. The Subcommittee Chair Senator Josh Hawley is a leading opponent of the AI moratorium safe harbor and the hearing could not have come at a more critical time. We are witnessing a silent upheaval of long-standing principles of property, authorship, and fair competition, orchestrated by some of the wealthiest and most powerful corporations in commercial history–Google, Microsoft, Facebook and Amazon. We’re all well aware of the massive data scraping to train artificial intelligence conducted by these corporate behemoths. But one AI technique that urgently demands closer scrutiny is Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). Unlike traditional large language models (LLMs) that generate text solely based on internal training,…

Navigating a workers’ compensation claim after a long-term or permanent disability can be overwhelming, especially when recovering physically and financially. In Minnesota, injured workers are entitled to medical coverage, wage replacement, and disability compensation through the state’s workers’ compensation system. The process, however, involves strict deadlines, medical evaluations, and legal steps that can quickly get complicated. This article simplifies managing a workers’ comp claim for serious injuries in Minnesota, helping you understand your rights and pursue the benefits you deserve. Types of Benefits Available Workers’ compensation benefits are designed to help injured employees cover necessary expenses while they are unable to work. These benefits typically include: Medical care: This includes doctor visits, hospital stays, medication, physical therapy, surgeries, and other necessary treatments related to the work-related injury or…

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently detained and deported crew members from a cruise ship operated by Victory Cruise Lines. I was first contacted three days ago by a cruise passenger who communicated with four crew members who informed him that CBP officers boarded the Victory I cruise ship while it was docked at the Detroit River dock in Detroit. CBP detained nine crew members, accusing some of the ship employees of possessing child pornography. The CBP officers then departed the cruise ship with the crew members with the intent to deport them. All of these crew members held valid C1/D seaman visas permitting them to be employed on cruise ships calling on U.S. ports. The affected crew members were largely employed in the ship’s housekeeping department. None of the detained crew members were provided with access to legal counsel before they were detained and deported. The Facebook page @CrimeInTheD first reported on the incident to mostly readers who…

When Your Ex Tries to Hide Income: A Dallas Divorce Lawyer’s Guide to Child Support Modification Going through a divorce is never easy, and the challenges don’t always end when the decree is finalized. If you’re dealing with an ex-spouse who has stopped paying child support or claims they can’t afford their court-ordered payments, you’re not alone. As an experienced Dallas divorce lawyer with over 25 years of practice, I’ve seen countless cases where parents attempt to manipulate the system to avoid their financial responsibilities to their children. A recent Texas Court of Appeals case, Interest of A.E.C., provides valuable insights into how courts handle situations where a parent voluntarily reduces their income to avoid child support obligations. This case demonstrates the importance of having skilled legal representation when dealing with complex child support modification issues. Understanding the A.E.C. Case: When a Parent Chooses…

In a city as dynamic and diverse as New York, disability accommodations in the workplace are more than a compliance issue—they’re a matter of fairness, inclusion, and legal responsibility. Whether you’re an employee requesting support or an employer unsure how to respond, understanding your rights and obligations is key. This guide breaks down what the law requires, how the process should work, and how a skilled employment lawyer can guide both sides. What the Law Says: ADA vs. NYC Human Rights Law Employees with disabilities are protected under both federal and city law, but NYC takes it a step further. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to employers with 15 or more employees. It prohibits discrimination and requires reasonable accommodations for qualified employees with disabilities, so long as the request doesn’t create an undue hardship for the business. New York City’s Human Rights Law, however, applies to…

[The passing of a legal giant.] Harvard law professor Richard Fallon passed away Sunday. He was an incredibly important and influential scholar and thinker. He was 73. The Harvard Crimson reports: A leading scholar in constitutional law, Fallon was widely regarded for his insightful, prolific academic output and his commitment to thoughtful debate. He has written extensively about the Supreme Court and constitutional interpretation, tackling how the more than 200-year-old document applies to the country today. In 2021, he was nominated to the Presidential Commission on the Supreme Court of the United States, a committee established by then-President Joe Biden to investigate legal questions and possible reforms to the Supreme Court. "HLS can be grateful for the more than forty years in which Professor Fallon wrote, taught, mentored, counseled, and led with extraordinary distinction," Goldberg wrote in the Monday announcement of Fallon's death. "His passing…

The Internal Revenue Service (“IRS’) is updating the mortality tables used for defined benefit plans and determining minimum present values for annuity distributions. Notice 2025-40 specifies updated static mortality tables to be used for defined benefit pension plans under § 430(h)(3)(A) of the Code and section 303(h)(3)(A) of ERISA. This notice also specifies a mortality table for use in determining minimum present value under § 417(e)(3) of the Code and section 205(g)(3) of ERISA for distributions with annuity starting dates that occur during stability periods beginning in the 2026 calendar year. The Notice is scheduled for publication in IRB: 2025-31, dated July 28, 2025. For More Information Or Help We hope this update is helpful. For more information about these or other health or other employee benefits, human resources, or health care developments, please contact the author, Cynthia Marcotte Stamer, via e-mail or…

Ran Hirschl (University of Toronto) has posted Comparative Constitutional Inquiry: The North American Angle on SSRN. Here is the abstract: In this article, I reflect on the state of comparative constitutional inquiry from a North American perspective. I begin by addressing the global expansion of constitutions and constitutional jurisprudence, and the corresponding rise of comparative constitutional studies-a distinctly cross-disciplinary area of inquiry that transcends the traditional disciplinary divide between the legal and social scientific study of constitutionalism across time and place. I then proceed to evaluate the increasingly diverging trends in the United States' and Canada's constitutional paths over the last few decades and the possible lessons that these differing patterns may offer for comparative constitutional theory. To that end, I examine from a comparative perspective (i) patterns of democratic backsliding and constitutional retrogression in…

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to proceed with mass layoffs at the Education Department while legal challenges continue. The court granted the administration’s request to lift a lower court injunction that had blocked the firing of more than 2,000 department employees—roughly half the agency’s workforce. Education Secretary Linda McMahon ordered the cuts in March as part of what has been branded the department’s “final mission.” In the order’s immediate aftermath, 20 states, the District of Columbia, and a group of school districts and unions had sued, arguing the layoffs violated constitutional separation of powers by effectively dismantling a department that only Congress can abolish. In May, the US District Court for Massachusetts granted a preliminary injunction, ordering the department to reinstate the fired employees and halt implementation of the reduction-in-force. Judge Joun found that the…

Malcolm Woodhouse-Alexander Shooting Alton: Legal Claims Available? We have over 25 years of experience representing victims of security failures across the United States, and we have recovered nearly $250 million dollars for our Clients.  Read Our Legal Take below to find out what legal options are available to the family of Malcolm Woodhouse-Alexander. Malcolm Woodhouse-Alexander Killed in Shooting at Bar and Grill in Alton, IL. (Stock Photo: MurrayLegal.com) Alton, IL News – One person is dead and after a shooting at a bar early Sunday morning, July 13, 2025. As reported by Fox2Now.com, “the shooting happened at [a Bar & Grill] in the 2200 block of Fosterburg Road. Deputies received 911 calls of a disturbance at the bar around 1:05 a.m. While en route, deputies learned shots had been fired.” KSDK.com is reporting, “[o]nce officers from multiple departments arrived, they found the person who had been shot. The person died a short time…