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New Mexico, like most states, recognizes that statements made in connection with litigation are privileged from most tort claims. For the litigation privilege to apply, however, the statement must be reasonably related to the litigation, and must be made to achieve the objects of the litigation. See Stryker ... Continue Reading
According to an article on the American Bar Association’s website, a new study of employment discrimination cases found:
African-Americans are 2.5 times more likely than white plaintiffs to file employment discrimination claims pro se, according to the study (PDF) by the American ... Continue Reading
According to the Chicago Tribune's website, Tiffany & Co. is suing Costco Wholesale Corp. to stop the largest U.S. warehouse club chain from selling what it termed counterfeit diamond engagement rings bearing the luxury retailer's name. According to the article posted January 15th, 2013, Tiffany said it believes hundreds, if not thousands, ... Continue Reading
Under the Bankruptcy Code, a debtor may discharge several types of debt through bankruptcy. Under certain circumstances, however, a creditor may have a debt owed to him excepted from discharge, and the debtor will remain liable to pay said debt. For example, a debt may be excepted from discharge if ... Continue Reading
False Light Invasion of Privacy
A plaintiff in New Mexico who has been given publicity casting him/her in a false light may have a cause of action against a defendant, even if no defamation occurred. Below, the tort of false light invasion of privacy is examined.
To state a claim for false ... Continue Reading
Arbitration Agreements
Bankruptcy Exceptions
Court of Appeals Affirms Furth Law Firm Verdict
False Light Invasion of Privacy
Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 27
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History and Purpose of the NMHRA
Independent Contractor Versus Employee Classification
Las Cruces Settles Three Wrongful Termination Lawsuits
Loss of Consortium In New Mexico
Malicious Abuse of Process and The Litigation Privilege
New Investigation Into Costco Tiffany Rings
New Mexico Tort Claims Act
Parental Liability For Torts Of Minor Children
Retaliatory Discharge
Rule 1-011