The Lucky Leaf Expo is returning to New Mexico October 21-22, 2022. About Lucky Leaf Expos Lucky Leaf’s passion for the cannabis industry propels them to bring the best, most prolific cannabis trade shows and events possible. Lucky Leaf has personally seen the positive impact that cannabis has made on people’s lives. They have seen individuals’ health and wellbeing thrive. …
IS YOUR PRACTICE IN COMPLIANCE
WITH RULE 16-119?
If you’re a practicing attorney in the State of New Mexico, you must have a NM Lawyer Succession Plan. The compliance deadline is October 1st, 2022. WHAT DOES THE RULE SAY? The New Mexico Supreme Court has mandated that all attorneys practicing law in the State of New Mexico have a written succession plan, either alone or as part of a …
Business Law Southwest Named One Of New Mexico’s Fastest Growing Companies
BLSW and L4SB’s Parent Company, Slingshot to be honored at an upcoming event. Accounting firm REDW audited the revenue of companies that were nominated by readers of the Albuquerque Business First to come up with this year’s rankings. Companies nominated for the award needed to demonstrate growth over a three year period to be named a “Fastest Growing Company”. Companies …
What is an Anonymous LLC?
An Anonymous LLC is a limited liability company (or LLC) that does not disclose ownership information at the Secretary of State’s Office where the LLC is filed. Such an entity provides the standard benefits that all LLC’s provide, but also provides additional security in the form of anonymity. Anonymity is important to land owners / landlords, abuse victims, politically active …
BLSW Tops Expertise.com’s List of Litigators
A Ranking in Professionalism, A+ Ranking in Reputation Once again, Business Law Southwest has been recognized by Expertise.com for their outstanding New Mexico Litigation Team ! Expertise’s Selection Criteria: Availability-Consistently approachable and responsive, so customers never feel ignored. Qualifications-Building customer confidence with licensing, accreditations, and awards. Reputation-A history of delighted customers and outstanding service. Experience-Masters of their craft, based on …
Is Your Business In Compliance With The NM Healthy Workplaces Act?
What Does The New Mexico Healthy Workplaces Act Mean for You and Your Business? On April 7, 2021, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed into law an Act requiring payment of sick leave to workers throughout the state of New Mexico. NMSA § 50-17-1 through 12 (commonly referred to as the “Healthy Workplaces Act”) takes effect on July 1, 2022, and …
Sour Grapes. When Similar Names Create Confusion
Stag’s Leap Wine vs. Stags’ Leap: A Tale of Two Wineries Stag’s Leap Wine, product of the Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars rose to prominence in 1973 when it competed against wines around the world in the Judgement of Paris and won. At the time it came as a shock that an American wine could compete against a French wine. This …
Super Lawyers 2022 Announced
Once Again, Business Law Southwest Lawyers Are Honored. Business Law Southwest is excited to announce that 100% of the Partners and half of our Associate Attorneys have been named to the 2022 Super Lawyers List. Super Lawyers: Don Kochersberger and Larry Donahue Rising Stars: Alicia McConnell, Ian Alden and Kameron Kramer “Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers …
What is the Supplemental Register for Trademarks?
The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has two registers for trademarks: supplemental and principal. The supplemental register is reserved for descriptive, surname, and geographical marks that do not qualify for the principal register. Ideally you will be on the principal register, but sometimes, you are asked to be on the supplemental register. You can make arguments against the …
Can I Trademark the Zia?
Us New Mexicans are well aware of the ZIA. It appears on our State flag, in the design of the State capital building in Santa Fe, and is used in numerous other places, by both the government and private entities. But most importantly, the Zia symbol belongs to the Zia Pueblo, and is a sacred religious symbol, having been used …
