In a 6-3 decision issued very soon after the January 7, 2022 oral argument last Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court yesterday reversed the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and reinstated the stay of enforcement against...more
1/14/2022
/ Biden Administration ,
Constitutional Challenges ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Department of Labor (DOL) ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employer Mandates ,
Infectious Diseases ,
Lack of Authority ,
National Federation of Independent Business v Department of Labor and OSHA ,
OSHA ,
SCOTUS ,
Stays ,
Vaccinations ,
Virus Testing ,
Workplace Safety
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) provides covered employees with up to 10 days of emergency paid sick leave and up to 12 workweeks of expanded family and medical leave, 10 workweeks of which are paid, if...more
It’s been a busy year for New Mexico legislators.
On January 1, 2019, Democrat Michelle Lujan Grisham became New Mexico’s 32nd governor, replacing Republican Governor Susana Martinez. Gov. Grisham campaigned on a platform...more
We’ve seen an uptick in out-of-state companies working on construction projects in New Mexico. The following is an overview of some of the nuances of New Mexico construction law about which companies may want to be aware.
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4/29/2019
/ Construction Contracts ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Contract Terms ,
Contractor's License ,
Forum Selection ,
General Contractors ,
Indemnification Clauses ,
Liquidated Damages ,
Mechanics Lien ,
Prompt Payment ,
Subcontractors
Last week, a federal judge from the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas entered a nationwide preliminary injunction prohibiting the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) from implementing updates to the...more
“Why am I getting sued?” is a common question we get from our employer clients when faced with what they perceive as a frivolous lawsuit brought by a ne’er-do-well former employee out for a quick buck or a pound of flesh. The...more