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answered on Sep 11, 2025

If your methadone clinic provides you with take-home doses in unsealed bottles and you are following their instructions, it is unlikely that you would automatically face charges under the Controlled Substances Act just for possessing the unsealed medication. The law generally targets possession... View More

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answered on Sep 8, 2025

You can implement policies that require employees to accurately clock in and out using an electronic verification system, as long as any penalties do not violate federal or state labor laws. In New Mexico, you cannot deduct wages or fines from an employee’s pay for non-compliance in a way that... View More

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answered on Jul 5, 2025

You should report the suspected surprise billing violation to the New Mexico Office of Superintendent of Insurance (OSI). This agency enforces healthcare billing laws, including protections under NMSA 1978, § 59A-16-21.3, which requires providers to furnish a good-faith cost estimate prior to... View More

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answered on Jun 11, 2025

You're right to question those kinds of requests—they can feel invasive and may not be appropriate during the onboarding phase. Under federal law, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), employers are not allowed to ask for your current medications or full medical history unless... View More

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answered on Jan 16, 2025

Unfortunately, F-1 visa students are generally not eligible for Advance Premium Tax Credits (APTC) through the Health Insurance Marketplace, as these credits are limited to U.S. citizens and specific categories of lawfully present immigrants.

Since you received APTC while being ineligible,... View More

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answered on Aug 28, 2023

People with mental illness can provide testimony in a domestic violence case, just like any other witness. However, the reliability of their testimony may be influenced by the nature and severity of their mental illness. Courts generally consider a variety of factors when evaluating the credibility... View More

I am so sorry for your loss.

You should Consult with experienced attorneys. Medical malpractice means that a doctor violated the standard of care. A bad outcome is not enough. Another doctor would be needed to evaluate what the doctors did. This sounds like it could be malpractice.

A New Mexico attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. You probably already attempted resolution or negotiation with them. When it comes to ER or ambulance services, some carriers will show more leniency. But if you are at an impasse, which could be the case from... View More

A New Mexico attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for four weeks. I'm sorry for the impact this has had on your life. Regardless of jurisdiction, there is the inescapable problem that fourteen years have elapsed, aside from other issues. You can reach out to local law... View More

Non-competes, generally speaking, are enforceable. There are factors a court takes into account to determine if they are too restrictive and thus, unenforceable. This varies state to state. I would recommend reaching out to an employment lawyer in your state for a consultation.

Generally, the New Mexico Department of Health regulates health care facilities.

I did a quick Google search and located the following information:

Rosemary Nowak

New Mexico Behavioral Health Services DivisionPO Box 2348

37 Plaza La Prensa PO Box

Santa Fe,... View More

yes. There is a regulation. See TITLE 8 CHAPTER 302 PART 2 NMAC.

It may not apply to your situation. I am not aware of any court rulings on this provision of the Administrative Code. It is a little complicated. More information would be helpful. What type of services? Was their medicare,... View More

Short answer is no. Courts don't tell administrative agencies what to do, and it's within their discretion. However, if your problem is getting a rehab plan or similar going, you will want to contact a group that deals with pain like the cancer socieity for your state, etc.

There are many factors in a medical malpractice lawsuit. One factor in particular would be that the negligence of the medical provider must be the cause of damages. In other words, just because there was a delay in notification of a medical condition, does not always translate to damages. If you... View More

No, not necessarily certified. But they should be fluent in Spanish as well as English.

Instead of rights, do you perhaps mean liability exposure? Because yes, you are potentially asking for trouble if you are not sure that what you are saying in the foreign language is understood in the way you intend.