Monthly Archives: May 2013

Obama appoints Judge Carolyn McHugh to the Tenth Circuit

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on May 17, 2013

President Obama has named Judge Carolyn McHugh of the Utah Court of Appeals to the Tenth Circuit, according to this report in the Salt Lake Tribune. The White House’s announcement is here.  Judge McHugh’s Wikipedia page, which seems more informative than … Continue reading →

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Proposed rule change would require disclosure for amicus briefs in New Mexico

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on May 13, 2013

The New Mexico Supreme Court’s Rules of Appellate Procedure Committee (of which I am a member) has proposed a change to Rule 12-215 that would require an amicus curiae to disclose when a party to the case, or the party’s … Continue reading →

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Abuse of licensing statute to stifle unwanted criticism violates 1st Amendment, says NM Court of Appeals

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on May 13, 2013

A recent case from the New Mexico Court of Appeals demonstrates that professional licensing statutes exist to protect consumers and members of the public, not to shield the tender feelings of government officials from unwelcome criticism. William Turner, a board member … Continue reading →

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