Author Archives: Emil J. Kiehne

Tenth Circuit upholds lawyer’s conviction for tax evasion

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on November 16, 2016

Today the Tenth Circuit upheld a Kansas lawyer’s conviction for tax evasion, rejecting his arguments that insufficient evidence was presented to prove an “affirmative act” designed to conceal or mislead, and insufficient evidence to prove willfulness. Here the defendant named … Continue reading →

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Nakamura, Vargas prevail in New Mexico’s appellate judicial races

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on November 9, 2016

According to the Secretary of State’s website, Republican Justice Judith Nakamura has prevailed over Chief Judge Michael Vigil, the Democratic candidate, in the race for the New Mexico Supreme Court, by a vote of 391,841 to 361,553. And in the … Continue reading →

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Interview with Chief Judge Michael Vigil, Democratic candidate for the NM Supreme Court

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on October 27, 2016

I recently met with Chief Judge Michael Vigil of the New Mexico Court of Appeals. He is the Democratic candidate for the New Mexico Supreme Court in next month’s general election. You can find his campaign website here. Q.  I’m … Continue reading →

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Interview with Justice Judith Nakamura, Republican candidate for the New Mexico Supreme Court

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on October 24, 2016

I recently met with Justice Judith Nakamura, who was appointed to the New Mexico Supreme Court in 2015 by Governor Martinez. She is running to keep her seat as the Republican candidate in this year’s general election. Her campaign website … Continue reading →

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Albuquerque Journal endorses Nakamura, French for NM appellate judgeships

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on October 24, 2016

The Albuquerque Journal has endorsed Justice Judith Nakamura for the New Mexico Supreme Court, and Judge Stephen French for the New Mexico Court of Appeals. Both Nakamura and French are the Republican candidates for those positions.

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Santa Fe New Mexican endorses Vigil, French for NM appellate courts

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on October 24, 2016

The Santa Fe New Mexican has endorsed Chief Judge Michael Vigil, the Democratic candidate for the New Mexico Supreme Court, and Judge Stephen French, the Republican candidate for the New Mexico Court of Appeals. The editorial, however, also has very nice things … Continue reading →

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Interview with Judge Stephen French, Republican candidate for the NM Court of Appeals

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on October 18, 2016

I recently spoke with Judge Stephen French, who was appointed by Governor Susana Martinez to the Court of Appeals earlier this year, and who is running as a Republican in the general election next month. His campaign website is here. … Continue reading →

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Interview with Julie Vargas, Democratic candidate for the New Mexico Court of Appeals

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on October 13, 2016

I recently spoke with Julie Vargas, an Albuquerque lawyer in private practice who is now the Democratic candidate for the New Mexico Court of Appeals: Q.  Good afternoon, I’m here with Julie Vargas, candidate for the New Mexico Court of … Continue reading →

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Register for the NM Appellate Bench & Bar Conference on October 28

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on October 11, 2016

On Friday, October 28, the New Mexico Bench and Bar Conference will take place at the Supreme Court in Santa Fe. If you want to learn more about appellate practice in New Mexico, or ask questions of our appellate judges, … Continue reading →

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Links to U.S. Supreme Court previews for OT 2016

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on October 6, 2016

As an appellate lawyer, this is my favorite week of the year, since it marks the beginning of the new term for the Supreme Court of the United States. Christmas in October is here! To help you get in the … Continue reading →

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