article thumbnail

Opinion analysis: Court sides with New Mexico over Texas in interstate water dispute

SCOTUSBlog

New Mexico on Monday, ruling in New Mexico’s favor in an interstate water dispute over the Pecos River. In upholding the river master’s decision as “legally accurate and entirely fair,” the majority relied largely on an email exchange between Texas and New Mexico officials that began in November 2014.

Court 145
article thumbnail

Supreme Court rules for New Mexico in Pecos River water dispute

JURIST

The US Supreme Court on Monday ruled in favor of New Mexico , ending the latest chapter in a decades-old water dispute involving the Pecos River. The conflict involves how water is apportioned between New Mexico and Texas under an interstate compact first approved by Congress in the mid-twentieth century.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Considering a Cannabis Business in NM?

L4SB

The Lucky Leaf Cannabis Conference will be making a stop in New Mexico on February 25th & 26th. Attorney Larry Donahue set to be a Guest Speaker at local Expo. Business owners and entrepreneurs interested in expanding into the arena of legalized cannabis sales will find the event full of important and helpful information.

article thumbnail

The Differences Between Independent Contractors and Employees.

L4SB

Senior Attorney Ian Alden hosts this informative workshop originally presented at the Annual New Mexico Department of Transportation Conference. Understanding the rules can make a big difference to your business!

Attorney 105
article thumbnail

Justices appear divided over Navajo Nation’s water rights

SCOTUSBlog

Jicarilla Apache Nation held that a tribal nation suing the federal government for breach of trust must point to contract or treaty language explicitly establishing a right. The government’s answer seems to be that an Article III court does not have the power to order the government to comply with such a contract term.

Contract 142
article thumbnail

UFLPA DHS Guidance – What Importers Need to Know

Customs & International Trade Law

New Mexico , 467 U.S. In addition, DHS recommends the written code of conduct be incorporated into supplier contracts. Clear and convincing evidence is a higher standard of proof than a preponderance of the evidence, and generally means that a claim or contention is highly probable. See e.g., Colorado v.

article thumbnail

What is a Foreign LLC or Foreign Corporation, and Why Should You Care?

L4SB

Is your LLC or corporation doing business in another state? What do you need to know about establishing a foreign LLC or foreign corporation? The post What is a Foreign LLC or Foreign Corporation, and Why Should You Care? appeared first on Law 4 Small Business, P.C.