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NM Court of Appeals reinstates “green” building codes

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on April 12, 2013

Several news reports, including this one from KRQE, state that the New Mexico Court of Appeals has reinstated the “green” building code regulations enacted during the last days of Governor Bill Richardson’s administration. The regulations were revoked in 2011 after … Continue reading →

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“A Bit of the Wild West Survives in New Mexico”

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on September 5, 2012

One aspect of New Mexico law that surprises city slickers from Back East (besides the fact that we are actually part of the United States) is that livestock owners are generally not responsible for damages caused by their animals to the unfenced … Continue reading →

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Court of Appeals largely invalidates arbitration agreement in dispute arising from repo man shooting

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on July 30, 2012

Harry Clay borrowed $2,400 from New Mexico Title Loans, secured by his vehicle.  When he failed to repay it, two employees of Certified Adjusters tried to repossess it.  Clay resisted, and one of the employees shot him, leaving him unable … Continue reading →

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