New Mexico Assignment of Rents Act is effective as of January 1, 2012

The Act is codified as Sections 56-15-1 thru 56-15-19 NMSA.

By Victor E. Carlin

New Mexico Court of Appeals - Opinion on Garnishments of Joint Bank Account

By Alicia L. Gutierrez and Victor E. Carlin

On April 22, 2011 the New Mexico Court of…

You should have a living will and medical power of attorney

We recommend our clients have both a living will and durable power of attorney governing their health care – without…

Employees in the Military or National Guard Leaves, Re-Employment Rights and Protection from Discrim

As more of New Mexico’s National Guard members or reservists are called to active duty, employers should be aware that…

Law protects those who give truthful employment reference

by Alicia Gutierrez

Several states, including New Mexico, have now passed laws giving employers immunity if they…

Tips on giving job references

By Alicia Gutierrez

To minimize exposure to liability for providing a negative or inaccurate job reference, employers…

How businesses can protect themselves from sexual harassment claims

By Alicia Gutierrez

Proper investigations of sexual harassment are necessary not only to protect employers from suits…

What the Family Leave Act requires

By Mark Glenn

Leaving work for three months to care for a newborn baby or to look…

Tips to help you investigate allegations of sexual harassment

By Mark Glenn

Once the duty to investigate an allegation of sexual harassment is triggered, employers must…

Hiring Interview Guide

This information is only a guide to evaluate pre-employment inquiries, written or oral, to avoid potential discrimination. If you have…

How to collect past-due accounts

Attorney Mark A. Glenn

You can do two things now to help collect problem accounts.

Lender Alternatives Upon Borrower’s Default

(Foreclosure, Forbearance and/or Workout?)

Victor E. Carlin, Esq.
Moses, Dunn, Farmer & Tuthill, P.C.

New Uniform Power of Attorney Act in Effect

(Procedures to limit liability)

Introduction:

On April 2, 2007 Governor Richardson signed the Uniform…