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Election Year Political Pitfalls for Nonprofits

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With 2020 and the upcoming November Presidential election quickly-approaching, political chatter will definitely be in the air—from co-workers discussing the debates at the water cooler to family members posting their views on Facebook. Although the first amendment protects our rights to express our views as individuals, non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations must be careful, as they cannot legally engage in the same …

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Expungement of a Criminal Record

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Effective January 1, 2020 A comprehensive new expungement law authorizes courts to limit public access to non-conviction records one year after disposition if no other charges are pending, and to most convictions for felonies, misdemeanors and municipal ordinances after varying waiting periods. Specifically, the law allows for expungement in the following circumstances: Expungement of Criminal Records due to identity theft. …

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Business Law Southwest is a proud sponsor of KOAT 7 KOATs for Kids!

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We are excited to announce that Business Law Southwest is a proud sponsor of KOAT 7 KOATs for Kids! If you want to make a donation, we’re located on the sixth floor of the New Mexico Bank and Trust Building in the heart of downtown Albuquerque. Make your coat donation from November 19 to December 20, 2019. Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/nqoVNoABv2ABS8v47 …

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Adverse Possession

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When I purchased my home, my neighbor’s hot tub was situated on my property line.  I went ahead and closed on the purchase of my home (20 years ago) with the hot tub sitting on my property and forgot about it.  I am now concerned that when the time comes that I want to sell my house, or my neighbor …

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The Face of Business Law: Sneak Peek

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We’re excited to announce we will be featured in Albuquerque The Magazine The Face of Business Law. What is Albuquerque The Magazine? Albuquerque The Magazine is a popular monthly magazine in the Albuquerque area that features, “outstanding words and photographs, all designed to showcase our most interesting people and places.” Why us? Slingshot Brands are on the cutting edge of …

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Consent & Contracts

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Consent is an important element to a contract.  It is required by both parties that are entering into a contract.   Consent happens when the parties named in the contract acknowledge that they agree with the terms outlined in the contract. While consent is required for a contact to be binding, there are instances when consent or the lack there of, …

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Moving your business to a different state

In Business Transactions, LLC Formation, Startups by Kameron KramerLeave a Comment

When moving to a different state, the process involved in moving your business along with you can be stressful if not completely confusing.  There are many reasons to not merely shut down the existing company and start a new one. You typically have two options, or possibly three options, depending on the state your company is organized in and the …

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Slingshot LLC: Fastest Growing Company 2019

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We are proud to announce that our parent company, Slingshot LLC has been awarded 5th of the Medium Companies Albuquerque Business First’s Fastest Growing Companies of 2019. 35 Companies were honored this year, based on revenue size they were categorized by small, medium and large. To qualify, each applicant was required to have large annual revenue growth over the years of …

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Consideration in Contracts

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We all know that business deals involve careful consideration of company finances, risk, and potential gain. But the contracts underlying those deals involve another form of consideration—something that demonstrates each party has a stake in the outcome. In fact, contracts are only legally binding if there is consideration (along with an offer and acceptance, as discussed in previous blogs). In …