Slate’s Law Blog
Non-Compete Clauses: Five Things to Know
When businesses hire new employees in Santa Fe, New Mexico, they often draft employment contracts that include Non-Compete Clauses or non-compete agreements. Non-compete clauses are one type of “restrictive covenant,” or clauses or agreements that are contained in...
Medical Malpractice Claim: Six Things to Know
Medical malpractice claims can be complicated and each one is completely unique. If you suffered an injury after seeking treatment or care from a healthcare provider, you may have been a victim of medical malpractice. One of the Santa Fe medical malpractice attorneys...
Wrongful Death and Personal Injury Lawsuits?
If you recently sustained injuries in an accident in New Mexico or lost a loved one as a result of someone else’s negligent behavior, you should be considering your options for seeking compensation by filing a civil lawsuit. Depending upon the specific circumstances...
Damages in a Personal Injury Case: What can I get?
Damages in a Personal Injury Case: When you have been hurt in a car accident, as a result of a healthcare provider’s negligence, or because a property owner failed to repair a serious hazard on the property, you may be thinking about filing a personal injury lawsuit...
Litigation Regarding Force Majeure Provisions
The worldwide pandemic of COVID-19 has impacted many businesses large and small in Santa Fe and across the United States, and the impact will likely continue. In addition to concerns of spreading the virus and obtaining proper healthcare, company owners are also...
When Going to the Pharmacy Hurts
These days the lines at the local pharmacy are long, and getting longer. Customers are flocking to the drugstore to make sure they have an adequate supply of their prescription medication on hand. Additionally, national pharmacy chains such as Walgreens offer a...
Steps to Take After a Car Accident
Nobody anticipates getting hurt in a car accident in or around Santa Fe, yet motor vehicle crashes do happen with regularity. According to data compiled by the University of New Mexico from the New Mexico Department of Transportation, about 29% of...
Should I File an Injury Claim if I am Partially at Fault?
If you were recently involved in a car crash or another type of accident, you may be thinking about your options for seeking compensation. As you consider whether you are eligible to file an insurance claim or a civil lawsuit against the negligent party, you...
Santa Fe Business Litigation Lawyers
Attorney Slate Stern understands the concerns of business owners. Not only are our services affordable, but we also work on resolving your legal issues as quickly as possible. We are experienced in many aspects of corporate litigation. What follows are just some of...
A Quick Guide to Breaches of Fiduciary Duty
There are many nuanced terms in the world of corporate law, but one commonly repeated phrase is “fiduciary duty,” which refers to one party’s duty to act in the best interest of another entity. Corporate board members in New Mexico have a fiduciary duty to the...