We are pleased to announce the newest member of the Slingshot Team, Joseph Turner! Joe is a graduate of the University of New Mexico School of Law and was admitted into the New Mexico Bar in 2015. Read more about Joe in Albuquerque Business First’s People on the Move. Practice Areas Joe’s practice areas are Breach of Contract, Business Litigation, Civil Litigation, Complex Litigation, …
Why Lying Is Actually Worse than Insider Trading…
In 2004 Martha Stewart spent five months in a federal prison in Alderson, West Virginia. After she served her time she still had to fulfill two years of unsupervised release, pay a large amount of money in fines to the SEC and step down as CEO from her company, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. To this day, most Americans incorrectly believe …
What to do when your Professional License is at risk.
Its more than a simple customer compliant. Those who work under a professional license know that formal complaints means that one’s ability to sustain their livelihood may be at risk. It is the decisions and actions in the moments and hours after a complaint has been communicated that can determine whether a professional will be able to continue in their …
Using Public Information to Make a Case for Eviction
While the most popular reason for eviction might be failure for a tenant to pay rent, there are other reasons that may justify a landlord starting the eviction process. Perhaps the tenant has a pet at the property when the lease has clearly indicated it is not allowed. Another example may be that the tenant has caused or is causing …
Promissory Notes
Promissory notes can be helpful in so many different situations, but what exactly are they and what do you need to look our for when dealing with them? In it’s simplest terms, a promissory note is an IOU. It includes the terms of the agreement, specifically the amount owed, how and when it is to be repaid, and default terms. If you’ve ever …
The Tom Petty Estate: When best laid plans are not specific enough.
Tom Petty died of an accidental overdose on October 2, 2017. While his death was shocking and sudden, the artist had taken the time prior to the tragedy to participate in some estate planning. Per his wishes, his wife of 16 years, Dana York Petty, became the “directing trustee” of the Tom Petty Estate. His daughters Annakim Violette and Adria …
The Family Business Succession Plan
Family owned business can be tough; especially since family is forever and a business lasts as long as the front doors can stay open. A family business can never be truly free of passion, so it is important to understand the importance of utilizing consultants from outside of the family in conjunction with a Trust and Estate planning team to …
When you think the corporate culture is fraud
In the mid 1990’s I was diligently climbing the corporate ladder. Having just graduated from college a couple years earlier, I was a bank branch manger for a regional bank. I loved my employer. It was a caring organization that operated in about half a dozen states. They had taken a chance on a young kid and were further investing …
Kameron Kramer: Rising Star
We are pleased to announce that Kameron Kramer, an Attorney at Business Law Southwest, has been selected to the 2019 New Mexico Rising Star Super Lawyers list. This is an exclusive list, recognizing no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in New Mexico. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a research-driven, peer influenced rating service of outstanding lawyers who …
Administrative Leave? Time to Call an Attorney
Administrative Leave is a common practice used by companies when they are investigating claims that are more severe or emotionally charged. The purpose of an Administrative Leave is to remove the accused party or parties from the workplace, ensuring the safety of the workforce and allowing for a thorough and untainted investigation to occur. The leave protects individuals who may …
