Slate’s Law Blog

LLCs (limited liability companies) are popular business entities because of the limited personal liability they offer. But disputes between LLC members can arise, which may eventually lead to costly and time-consuming litigation. However, litigation is not the only...

The phrase “informed consent” is often used in medical malpractice cases, but what does it mean? Informed consent is the legal term for a patient providing their agreement to a medical treatment or procedure after being fully informed of all risks, benefits, and...

Business disputes between partners and shareholders are not uncommon. While the potential for disagreements is a reality of any business venture, it is essential to be prepared with strategies to prevent disputes and resolve them if they do arise. If you are dealing...

What is an adverse event, and when does an adverse event allow a patient to file a medical malpractice claim? According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), millions of patients in the U.S. experience adverse events every year while seeking care...

Business litigation and business disputes in New Mexico can arise out of a wide range of issues, including the unauthorized use of or profit from your business’s trade secrets or intellectual property. Filing an intellectual property claim can seem daunting,...

When most of us think about medical errors or medical negligence, we think about healthcare providers who are licensed to practice traditional forms of medicine, such as physicians, surgeons, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, dentists, and other...

When a person sustains a serious injury in New Mexico, they will often file a civil lawsuit against the liable party. In that lawsuit, the injured plaintiff will seek damages from the defendant. As you may know, personal injury lawsuits are civil lawsuits, which means...

Wintertime car accidents are a common source of severe and debilitating personal injuries in Santa Fe and throughout New Mexico. In many cases, wintertime car crashes result from another party’s negligence. Often the negligent party is another motorist who has not...

Suffering an injury in an accident or in any other circumstance in Santa Fe can be disorienting and devastating, especially when the injury is serious. When injuries happen, the injured person can require extensive medical care and may be unable to work due to the...

Business litigation in New Mexico can involve many different types of disputes, as well as many different options for resolving those disputes — including cases involving a breach of fiduciary duty. While you might assume business litigation requires taking a case to...