Monthly Archives: June 2013

In “perfect First Amendment storm,” 10th Circuit rules against anti-Bush protesters

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on June 5, 2013

  In 2007, President George W. Bush came to Los Ranchos de Albuquerque for a political fundraiser at the home of Larry Abraham, the mayor of Los Ranchos. Protestors opposed to Bush’s policies sought to demonstrate against him, but were … Continue reading →

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Two new NM Court of Appeals decisions — paternity and insurance coverage edition

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on June 4, 2013

Yesterday the New Mexico Court of Appeals issued two decisions: 1.  The Court held that the personal representative of a deceased man (who died six months before the mother gave birth to his putative child) had standing to seek a determination of paternity under … Continue reading →

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New Mexico Supreme Court rules against Barnes & Noble in internet sales tax dispute

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on June 3, 2013

Today the New Mexico Supreme Court held, in New Mexico Department of Taxation & Revenue v. Barnesandnoble.com, LLC, that the State may impose New Mexico gross receipts tax on Barnes & Noble’s online sales transactions. In an opinion by Justice … Continue reading →

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New Mexico gun dealers can be made to report multiple rifle sales to ATF

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on June 3, 2013

According to this report in the Washington Post, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit has upheld the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosive’s (ATF) authority to demand that gun dealers in New Mexico, and the three other … Continue reading →

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Good news for Governor Martinez, as SCOTUS upholds Katie’s Law

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on June 3, 2013

Governor Susana Martinez is an advocate of Katie’s Law, which was named after slain NMSU student Katie Sepich, and which allows police to take DNA samples from those arrested for crimes, but who have not yet been convicted. She therefore filed … Continue reading →

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