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Legal Well-Being in Action Podcast Episode 5: Hobbies - Necessity of Nice to Have?
Having a hobby can bring us joy, enrich our lives, and allow creativity to blossom in our brain, but are they really that important to our overall well-being? Study after study says YES! Hobbies relieve stress by keeping you engaged in an enjoyable activity and challenge your brain and body in a positive way. As the pandemic has changed different aspects of our daily lives, many individuals in our community noted hobbies as a vital energizing boost to their daily routine.
Join our two speakers Ms. Caitlin Dillon and Ms. Denise Torres as they explore the importance of hobbies before and after the pandemic. These two successful lawyers touch on topics such as carving out time for activities you enjoy to improve your mental, emotional, and physical health to achieve an overall state of well-being. A healthy, successful lawyer (human being) combines all aspects of themselves to live a healthy, fulfilled, and well-balanced life.
Presented By: Denise Torres, Law Firm of Denise Torres, LLC, chair of the Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission (JPEC), and a member of the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals. Caitlin Dillon, prosecutor in the Special Prosecutions Division for the New Mexico Office of the Attorney General, and member of the NM Well-Being Committee.
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State Bar of New Mexico
Proposed Licensing and MCLE Rule Changes
A rule change that would streamline and unify the minimum continuing legal education compliance and license renewal processes has been published for comment by the New Mexico Supreme Court. We encourage members to review the proposed rule changes.
Your comments must be received by the Clerk on or before Aug. 16, 2021, to be considered by the Court. Please note that any submitted comments may be posted on the Supreme Court’s web site for public viewing.
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Administrative Office of the Courts
Notice of E-Filing in Magistrate Court Civil Cases
Attorneys may now file civil cases electronically in all magistrate courts across New Mexico. A phased-in statewide implementation of e-filing in magistrate courts was completed when the service began July 26 in the Fourth, Seventh and Eighth Judicial Districts. E-filing and service of documents will occur through the online File & Serve system which also will be used to submit proposed text/orders for judges to review.
E-filing is currently voluntary but will become mandatory for attorneys filing civil cases in magistrate courts effective Sept. 9. Visit the Judiciary’s e-filing webpage for more information.
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Upcoming Events
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July 31: YLD Wills for Heroes Farmington
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Aug. 13: Solo and Small Firm Roundtable: How to balance your trust accounts
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Aug. 19-20 – RPTE Ghost Ranch Retreat
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Sept. 24: Tax Section Annual Meeting
We are currently keeping a list of events that have been cancelled or changed due to the coronavirus situation. These events include State Bar of New Mexico events, Court events, and other events in the legal community. Please check the Resources for Attorneys & FAQ About Coronavirus page often as this situation is changing rapidly. To notify us of an event cancellation or change, email Evann Laird at elaird@sbnm.org.
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Upcoming Programs from the Center for Legal Education: |
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REPLAY: So How ‘Bout We All Zoom, Zoom, Zooma, Zoom?:
Ethical and Best Practices for a Virtual Practice (2021)
REPLAY: Selections from Women in Law Symposium (2020)
Immigration Law: International Law & How It Impacts on Immigration
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Important Announcements and Deadlines
State Bar Announcements and Deadlines
Court Announcements and Deadlines
- Federal CJA Panel Accepting Applications to Join Panel
- Second Judicial District Court Notice of Mass Reassignment
- Third Judicial District Court Notice of Vacancy
- Seventh Judicial District Court Governor Appoints Woods
- Ninth Judicial District Court Notice of Vacancy
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In Case You Missed It
State Bar Classifieds and Career Center
Recently Released Opinions by the New Mexico Supreme Court and Court of Appeals
- 2021-NMSC-022, S-1-SC-38510, State v. Wilson
- 2021-NMCA-021, A-1-CA-37320, State v. Williams
- 2021-NMCA-022, A-1-CA-37786, Cordova v. Cline
- 2021-NMCA-023, A-1-CA-38719, State ex rel. CYFD v. Maisie Y.
- 2021-NMCA-024, A-1-CA-36921, State v. Vigil
- 2021-NMCA-025, A-1-CA-37231 and -37303, Par Five Servs., LLC v. N.M. Tax'n & Revenue Dep't and Mosaic Potash Carlsbad Inc. v. N.M. Tax'n & Revenue Dep't
- 2021-NMCA-026, A-1-CA-37503, Taylor v. Waste Mgmt. of N.M.
More Content from New Mexico's Courts
• Clerk's Certificates
• Recent Rule Making Activity
• Court of Appeals Opinions List
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The Solutions Group
Take advantage of a free employee assistance program, a service offered by the New Mexico Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program in cooperation with The Solutions Group. Get help and support for yourself, your family and your employees. Services include up to four FREE counseling sessions/issue/year for any behavioral health, addiction, relationship conflict, anxiety and/or depression issue. Counseling sessions are with a professionally licensed therapist. Other free services include management consultation, stress management education, critical incident stress debriefing, substance use disorder assessments, video counseling and 24/7 call center. Providers are located throughout the state.
- To access this service call 855-231-7737 or 505-254-3555 and identify with NMJLAP. All calls are confidential.
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COVID-19 Updates and Resources
The State Bar of New Mexico is committed to helping New Mexico lawyers respond optimally to the developing COVID-19 coronavirus situation. Click here for a compilation of resources from national and local health agencies and updates from the State Bar.
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