May 1, 2020

FREE On-Demand CLE Courses from the New Mexico State Bar Foundation Center for Legal Education

CLE is proud to announce all 25 of our On-Demand CLE courses are now available to our members free of charge . Members can complete up to four hours of these On-Demand courses for credit in the 2020 MCLE compliance period.* They can be viewed 24/7 at any location for your convenience! Courses may be viewed without needing to add to cart; upon completion of the course, please fill out the Acknowledgement Affidavit that will appear. From there, no further action is needed on your part, credits will be filed with New Mexico MCLE. *According to Rule 18-201 NMRA, self-study (or On-Demand) credits cannot be carried over into the next compliance year. On-Demand courses taken in 2020 cannot be applied to 2019 or 2021 compliance periods. For more information, visit www.nmbar.org/mcle.

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Coronavirus Updates The State Bar of New Mexico is committed to helping New Mexico lawyers respond optimally to the developing COVID-19 coronavirus situation. Visit www.nmbar.org/covid-19 for a compilation of resources from national and local health agencies and frequently asked questions. This page will be updated regularly during this rapidly evolving situation. Please check back often for the latest information from the State Bar of New Mexico. If you have additional questions or suggestions about the State Bar's response to the coronavirus situation, please email Executive Director Richard Spinello at rspinello@nmbar.org . View Updates

Upcoming Programs from the Center for Legal Education:

2020 Health Law Legislative Update (Co-sponsored by the Health Law Section) May 1, Webinar 3.0 G Health Law Section Members Receive 10% Discount Registration Speaking to Win: The Art of Effective Speaking for Lawyers May 6, Replay Webcast 5.0 G, 1.0 EP Registration How to Practice Series: Probate and Non-Probate Transfers May 27, Replay Webcast 4.0 G, 2.0 EP Registration

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Upcoming Events State Bar Events May 7: ADR Brown Bag: Making the Shift to Online: Learn Secure Mediation Through Zoom with Hon. Jeff McElroy May 14: Children’s Law Noon Knowledge: Legal Role Differences in JQ Cases: Tips & Tricks as You Navigate RA/YA/GAL 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 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@nmbar.org . View Events

Important Announcements and Deadlines State Bar Announcements and Deadlines Board of Bar Commissioners Appointment to ABA House of Delegates – Applications Due May 15 Board of Bar Commissioners Appointment to Judicial Standards Commission – Applications Due May 15 Board of Bar Commissioners Vacancy in Fifth Bar Commissioners District – Applications Due May 15 Board of Bar Commissioners New Mexico Legal Aid Appointment – Applications Due May 15 Board of Bar Commissioners Client Protection Fund Commission Vacancy – Applications Due May 15 Public Law Section Now Accepting Nominations for Lawyer of the Year Award State Bar of New Mexico Annual Awards Accepting Nominations The State Bar of New Mexico is Hiring for One Position: Member Services Coordinator Court Announcements and Deadlines  Court of Appeals Announcement of Vacancy Second Judicial District Court Destruction of Exhibits Second Judicial District Court Announcement of Vacancy Third Judicial District Court Announcement of Vacancy Twelfth Judicial District Court Announcement of Vacancy View Announcements and Deadlines In Case You Missed It State Bar Classifieds and Career Center Looking for a job? Have services to promote? Check out the State Bar's online classifieds and career center. Recently Released Opinions by the New Mexico Supreme Court and Court of Appeals 2020-NMSC-06, S-1-SC-37034, MENDOZA V. ISLETA RESORT AND CASINO 2020-NMCA-014, A-1-CA-35951, N.M. FOUND. FOR OPEN GOV'T V. CORIZON HEALTH 2020-NMCA-015, A-1-CA-35211, STATE V. CARSON 2020-NMCA-016, A-1-CA-36905, STATE V. FRANKLIN 2020-NMCA-017, A-1-CA-36186, BD. OF COMMISSIONERS OF RIO ARRIBA CTY. V. BD. OF COMMISSIONERS OF SANTA FE CTY. 2020-NMCA-018, A-1-CA-36403, STATE V. KALINOWSKI More Content from New Mexico's Courts • Clerk's Certificates • Recent Rule Making Activity • Court of Appeals Opinions List View Online Archives

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