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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Communications Law, Federal Crimes and Libel & Slander for New Mexico on
Q: I have a man who has threatened to email my boss in hopes of getting me fired on top of saying suggestive content

Is this extortion? I need legal questions answered before I pursue any actions

Glenn B. Manishin
Glenn B. Manishin
answered on Apr 23, 2017

If he is an employee or officer of the company, you may have a civil claim for s x discrimination or sexual harassment. If not, there may be a crime involved, extortion being one of them, so make out a complaint to the applicable police dept.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Federal Crimes, Gaming and White Collar Crime for New Mexico on
Q: I'm looking into starting an app for sports betting. What is the current legality and what are some loopholes?
Robert Donald Gifford II
Robert Donald Gifford II
answered on Mar 25, 2017

There is no short or quick answer on this one. There are a number of gambling laws out there with both the state and federal government. It would not be advisable to go forward until you sit down with an attorney who understands gaming and what the federal/state government would frown upon.

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