A New Mexico attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you're able to speak with a local attorney or an official from the buildings department, one issue that could possibly arise from the standpoint of insurance is whether there are inconsistencies in... View More

A New Mexico attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. Until you're able to consult with local attorneys in your state, the general practice followed nationwide is that clients can dismiss their attorneys, and vice versa, an attorney can withdraw from... View More

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answered on Feb 28, 2024

Based on the situation you described, here are a few key considerations:

- As a community orchestra with minors participating both as musicians and audience members, you have an obligation to provide a safe environment. Excluding registered sex offenders from participation may be prudent... View More

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answered on Jan 31, 2024

If you believe you were misled about the capabilities of your newly purchased electric truck, you may have options to address the situation. In general, auto purchases are subject to state and federal consumer protection laws that may allow you to cancel or seek remedies for misrepresentations.... View More

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answered on Dec 26, 2023

In New Mexico, the rules governing the attendance of members at directors' meetings and their access to information discussed therein depend on the specific bylaws of the organization and applicable state laws. Generally, members of an organization have a right to attend directors'... View More

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answered on Dec 25, 2023

If you suspect preparer fraud in your business tax filings, it's important to address this issue promptly and thoroughly. First, review your tax returns carefully to understand the discrepancies, especially if your income was inaccurately reported.

For addressing preparer fraud, you... View More

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answered on Dec 1, 2023

The specific Agricultural Deductions code you're referring to seems to be designed to provide tax benefits for activities directly related to agriculture, such as the buying and selling of livestock. In the context of auctioneers, this would typically cover transactions involving livestock.... View More

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answered on Jul 6, 2025

To start a vending machine business in New Mexico, you must first register your business with the New Mexico Taxation and Revenue Department and obtain a Combined Reporting System (CRS) identification number. This allows you to collect and remit gross receipts tax on your sales. If you operate... View More

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answered on Jul 6, 2025

In New Mexico, an engagement ring is typically considered a conditional gift. That means the ring is given in contemplation of marriage, and ownership depends on whether that condition—the actual marriage—occurs. If the engagement is broken off before marriage, the condition is unmet, and the... View More

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answered on Jun 25, 2025

You have every right to demand answers, updates, and your complete case file—especially in a matter as serious and life-altering as a sex trafficking claim. If your lawyers are ignoring your calls, failing to update you, and withholding documents they previously promised, that may be a breach of... View More

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answered on May 15, 2025

In New Mexico, an EE98J license allows you to operate as a journeyman electrical contractor and perform electrical work. However, acting as the primary contractor for an entire home renovation project typically requires a GB98 general building license. This is because overseeing and coordinating... View More

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answered on May 15, 2025

To form an LLC while your father’s estate is still in probate, you and your sister—as authorized representatives—can create the LLC in New Mexico with the estate listed as the initial member. You'll need to file Articles of Organization with the state and draft an operating agreement... View More

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answered on Apr 2, 2025

Hire a NM attorney to construct those gifts. They involve many different laws and may require a trust or a gift to minor act, etc. The expense required may not justify this.

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answered on Sep 30, 2024

Dissolving your LLC in New Mexico is a straightforward process, but you should ensure all financial obligations are addressed before doing so. The $3 Wise transfer you mentioned sounds like a personal transaction, and if the LLC didn’t generate any income, it's unlikely to have significant... View More

Yes. A business can make policies as long as they don’t violate the law, and it can change and interpret that policy whenever and however they want. They can even be arbitrary in enforcing their own policy as long as they comply with applicable law. For example, they can’t illegally... View More

It depends. Because you tagged this question with both "business" and "employment," I'm assuming that the profit-sharing contract you are asking about is a contract with an employee of the nonprofit organization. If so, you are dealing with a question involving a topic that... View More

You need to have a clear contract with them for immigration purposes. The contract has to be an agreement between you and them. If you don't like the terms you should say so and renegotiate. When entertainers apply for the P visa, which allows them to come to the USA to perform, they must show... View More

Depends on what authorizations, if anyone, you have given them. In some instances, they may set off what you owe them, although much more info is needed to properly answer your question.

The only thing you can do is formally set up the LLC. Anything more would be a violation of your F1 status and jeopardize future immigration options.

In general, New Mexico "tort"/"negligence" law makes a person liable to anyone whom he causes accidental damage - whether at work, or anywhere else. Whether it is worth anyone's time to file or fight a lawsuit over a broken liquor bottle is a different question.... View More