Slate’s Law Blog

The laws of physics may not apply in cartoons, but the Wile E. Coyote and Roadrunner cartoons give you an idea of how fast the traffic moves on New Mexico’s highways and on how few sidewalks there are in New Mexico. Meanwhile, no one ever decided to stay indoors in...

Most of the time, you do not notice the parts of your body that do not hurt and are not malfunctioning. You often hear from people with chronic or severe illnesses that they had never thought about much of what their bodies do on an ongoing basis until the symptoms...

Here in New Mexico, you are probably used to using different systems of measurement in different contexts. You probably know your weight in pounds but not in kilograms and the temperature of this year’s summer heat in triple-digit degrees Fahrenheit but not in degrees...

After a few drinks, long-married couples might tell you that a successful marriage is a lot like a successful business partnership. Drunk or sober, and for better or for worse, it stands to reason that an unsuccessful business partnership is a lot like an unsuccessful...

The car accidents that make the news headlines are the ones that involve an egregious driver error, such as someone driving at 100 miles per hour on a city street or driving the wrong way in a lane of traffic and crashing head-on into an approaching car. These types...

Intellectual property and customers are two of the most valuable assets to any business. So, when your business partner steals your intellectual property and customers, you may feel violated and unsure of what to do. Whether it is copying your ideas or stealing...

A facelift is a plastic surgery procedure that aims to tighten and lift the skin of the face and neck in order to achieve a more youthful appearance. While many patients are happy with their results, others may experience complications or unsatisfactory outcomes. In...

A motor vehicle accident can leave you feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about what to do next. Whether it is a minor fender bender or a serious collision, it is important to know when it is time to hire an attorney. If you have been involved in a motor vehicle...

When the injured party and the insurance company cannot agree on an adequate settlement amount, filing a lawsuit may be the only option left to obtain compensation and resolve the matter. However, many people do not know what to expect when a personal injury lawsuit...

Have you sought medical treatment, but your condition does not seem to improve? While doctors are highly skilled and trained professionals, they can make mistakes. One such error pertains to misdiagnosing patients. The consequences of misdiagnosis can be severe,...