State Senator Steven Neville, R-Aztec, has introduced a bill that would increase fines for texting while driving, if enacted. Last month we explained in detail New Mexico's existing state law against texting while driving.
Putting a small business debt collector in a position of strength
We represent small business owners in a variety of matters, but an important part of our practice is helping these clients collect debts owed to them. We have blogged about this before, particularly about the different approaches to collection that might be taken to secured versus unsecured debts.
Santa Fe T-bone accident kills two; driver faces charges
The Albuquerque Journal reports that vehicular homicide charges have been filed against the BMW driver who allegedly ran a stop sign at high speed, hitting a car and killing two on December 16. While the criminal proceedings are significant, when a driver negligently, recklessly or even aggressively causes an accident that kills another person, he or she may also become the subject of a civil suit for wrongful death or related claims.
How social media can complicate a bankruptcy filing
Pictures posted on social media have the potential to cause problems in a bankruptcy filing. A photo of a person with expensive property may imply that the individual owns that property, raising the question of whether that property was properly disclosed to the bankruptcy court in the filings requiring detailed inventory of assets.
Don't let your debts sink your ship. Filing for bankruptcy allows you to start over.
Living with debt can be unbearable. Due to all the upheaval in your life, many things have gone wrong. Money was already tight. This has nearly capsized your ship; you are definitely taking on water. What can you do to make things better?
