Month / November 2012
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Warrantless Entry and Search of a Home Under Exigent Circumstances
Under the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, individuals are protected from unreasonable searches and seizures that are not accompanied by a warrant or supported by probable cause. There are a small…
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Nursing Home Arbitration Provisions Must Not be “Unfairly” One-Sided in New Mexico
Many nursing home contracts, which a new resident is required to sign, contain a binding arbitration clause. An arbitration agreement is a contract stating that, if a dispute arises, the parties will…
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Tribal Immunity Can Extend to Car Accidents on New Mexico State Roads
Federal and state laws have consistently upheld tribal jurisdiction in a variety of cases concerning Indian self-government within Indian country. Tribal jurisdiction is especially important in New Mexico, since there are 19…
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Independent Intervening Cause/Medical Malpractice in a New Mexico Personal Injury Claim
The issue of independent intervening cause can cause significant confusion in a personal injury claim. However, in New Mexico at least, what might seem to be an independent intervening cause may not…
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Host Liability for Holiday Parties in New Mexico
The holiday season is upon us. With it comes celebration. Much of the celebration involves alcohol. As the holiday season approaches, we will be doing a few articles on liquor liability, often…
