¶1 In this disciplinary proceeding against a lawyer, the issues to be decided are: (1) Does the record submitted for our examination provide sufficient evidence for a meaningful de novo consideration of the complaint and of its disposition?1 and (2) Is a public reprimand an appropriate disciplinary sanction for respondent's breach of professional ethics? We answer both questions in the affirmativ... More...   $0 (11-30--0001 - OK)

In this appeal, we address whether the required evidentiary standard for administratively revoking emission-inspector and emission-station licenses is by clear and convincing evidence or preponderance of the evidence. We conclude that the standard is preponderance of the evidence. In light of our conclusion, we further conclude that there was substantial evidence in this matter to revoke appella... More...   $0 (11-30--0001 - NV)

{1} This appeal raises a question regarding the duty of care, if any, owed by a general contractor to an unlicensed independent contractor whom the general contractor knowingly hired to perform dangerous work for which he was neither licensed nor qualified, resulting in his death. We hold that New Mexico’s public policy favors imposing a duty to take appropriate measures so that independent... More...   $0 (11-30--0001 - NM)