Author Archives: Emil J. Kiehne

Democrats nominate Judge Barbara Vigil for the NM Supreme Court

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on August 25, 2012

Today the Democratic Party’s Central Committee met in Albuquerque to choose the party’s nominee for the New Mexico Supreme Court seat that was vacated yesterday by Justice Serna. The Committee eventually selected Chief Judge Barbara Vigil of the First Judicial … Continue reading →

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Justice Serna’s retirement

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on August 24, 2012

Today marks the retirement of Justice Patricio M. Serna from the New Mexico Supreme Court.  He has served on the Court for nearly sixteen years, including some time as Chief Justice.  Previously he served as a district court judge in Santa Fe … Continue reading →

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More interviews with NM Supreme Court candidates

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on August 24, 2012

The blog A Female New Mexican’s Political Point of View has posted two video interviews of Catherine Baker Stetson (whom I’ve usually seen referred to as “Cate” Stetson) and my law partner, Michelle Hernandez, candidates for the New Mexico Supreme … Continue reading →

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Interviews with NM Supreme Court candidates

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on August 24, 2012

Democracy for New Mexico’s YouTube Channel has now posted individual interviews with four of the five Democratic candidates for the New Mexico Supreme Court seat being vacated today by Justice Serna, as well as a talk by the fifth candidate, … Continue reading →

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NM Court of Appeals sets standard for personal jurisdiction over foreign defendants

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on August 21, 2012

Minimum contacts.  Purposeful availment.  Haled into court. Stream of commerce. You may not have heard those phrases since your first year of law school, but last week the Court of Appeals, in Sproul v. Rob & Charlie’s, Inc., took up … Continue reading →

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NM Court of Appeals strikes down another nursing home arbitration agreement

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on August 20, 2012

In response to a wrongful death lawsuit arising from the death of a resident, a Belen nursing home sought to enforce an arbitration agreement, which required that all disputes between the resident (or his family) and the nursing home be … Continue reading →

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Coming Soon: the 23rd annual New Mexico Appellate Practice Institute

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on August 20, 2012

The State Bar of New Mexico will be holding its 23rd Annual Appellate Practice Institute on Friday, September 14 at the State Bar Center in Albuquerque. As usual, the Appellate Practice Section has put together a great program.  Several judges … Continue reading →

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NM Supreme Court candidates’ forum, with videos

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on August 19, 2012

The Democracy for New Mexico website has this post about a forum that the Bernalillo County Democratic Party held on August 16, which includes videos of each of the five Democratic candidates’ opening statements, as well as answers to questions. You can find … Continue reading →

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“So you want to be a justice?”

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on August 16, 2012

The website ProgressNow New Mexico has this interesting set of interviews with each of the five Democratic Candates for the New Mexico Supreme Court seat being vacated by Justice Patricio Serna.  The interviews are well worth reading.  The Democratic Party’s … Continue reading →

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“New Mexico, 13 other states back affirmative action policy.”

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on August 16, 2012

KOB-TV has this report indicating that New Mexico has joined 13 other states in an amicus curiae brief filed before the Supreme Court of the United States, supporting the University of Texas’ use of race in admissions. By “New Mexico,” the report … Continue reading →

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