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My Top Ten Most Popular Posts in 2013

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on December 31, 2013

Here are the top ten most-read posts from the New Mexico Appellate Law Blog in 2013. Thanks again to all the readers of this blog, and I hope each of you has a Happy New Year! 1. Heroic off-duty police officer … Continue reading →

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Federal Bar Association chapter forms in New Mexico, will host several prominent speakers

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on September 3, 2013

The end of August brought the welcome news that a chapter of the Federal Bar Association is being organized in New Mexico.  According to an informational notice posted on the U.S. District Court’s website, the Association “is dedicated to the … Continue reading →

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It’s time for reciprocity in New Mexico

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on July 30, 2013

(UPDATE, April 3, 2014: The Supreme Court has decided to allow reciprocity, see here). When I graduated from law school in 2000, I took a job as a prosecutor in Philadelphia, and was therefore required to spend a great deal … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to my Blog, and a request!

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on July 10, 2013

A year ago today, I published the first post on the New Mexico Appellate Law Blog.  I’d like to use this occasion to thank everyone, especially Lucy Rosen, who encouraged me to start this website and helped me to set … Continue reading →

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“Judicial conclave delves into implications of tech advances”

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on June 17, 2013

District Judge Alan M. Malott has this interesting article in the Albuquerque Journal about last week’s New Mexico Judicial Conclave. The state’s judges heard from several experts on neuroscience and human behavior on how recent advances in scientific knowledge affect … Continue reading →

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Watch Tom Goldstein’s address at the UNM Law School Commencement

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on May 30, 2013

Tom Goldstein, the founder of the indispensable SCOTUSblog, recently delivered the Hooding Address at the University of New Mexico Law School’s 2013 commencement ceremony. In his entertaining address, he actually promised to take one lucky member of the graduating class … Continue reading →

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Jemez Pueblo sues to recover ownership of Valles Caldera

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on January 14, 2013

I have always thought that the Valles Caldera is one of the most beautiful parts of New Mexico, and I know other people who share that opinion. Every year I make it a point to drive through this natural treasure, … Continue reading →

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Profile of Justice Serna: “Longtime Jurist Is A Role Model for Us All”

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on November 9, 2012

District Judge Ross Sanchez has this profile of retired Justice Patricio Serna in today’s Albuquerque Journal, which recounts his rise from rural poverty in Catron County to the height of New Mexico’s legal profession. I would just like to echo … Continue reading →

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“Rule 401 gags judges when it comes to judicial candidates”

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on October 22, 2012

District Judge Alan Malott of the Second Judicial District Court has this op-ed piece in today’s Albuquerque Journal. Although New Mexico voters have the opportunity to elect state court judges in this year’s election, it’s fair to say that most … Continue reading →

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“Historical Perspectives on New Mexico’s Judicial System”

by Emil J. Kiehne Posted on October 19, 2012

I have been reading some books about New Mexico’s fascinating history in honor of New Mexico’s statehood centennial.  For those of you who are interested in New Mexico’s legal history, I recommend reading Judge Bruce Black’s article “Historial Perspectives on … Continue reading →

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