The CARES Act and Small Businesses The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) is the largest financial assistance bill ever passed by Congress. With $2 trillion allocated for businesses, individuals, federal agencies, and state and local...

"Essential" New Mexico Businesses On March 23, 2020, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced additional restrictions to disrupt the spread of the COVID-19 virus in New Mexico and instructed New Mexicans to remain in their homes or places of residence except for outings...

By Suzanne Wood Bruckner and Robert J. Johnston Lawyers   The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service announced an extension of April 15 deadlines due to the COVID-19 Outbreak. The April 15, 2020 income tax filing deadline is automatically extended...

By Liliana Benitez De Luna and Alison K. Goodwin Lawyers   The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) takes effect on April 1, 2020 and will remain in effect until December 31, 2020. The FFCRA enacts the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (“Paid Leave...

By Barbara G. Stephenson Lawyer   Amended H.R. 6201, as amended by the House of Representatives earlier this week, has been passed by the Senate and signed by President Trump. There are two major topics of interest to employers having 500 employees or fewer:...

The 30-day New Mexico legislative session, which convened January 21, 2020, closed at noon on February 20. Only some of the bills that passed both chambers will be signed by the Governor and be enacted into law. Legislation not acted on by the Governor will be pocket...

The Albuquerque High School Mock Trial Green and White teams competed in this year’s Gene Franchini High School Mock Trial Competition, with the AHS Green team becoming one of only eight teams out of more than 30 that competed in the qualifier rounds to qualify for...

The 30-day New Mexico legislative session convened January 21, 2020. Since this is a “budget” session, non-budgetary items are limited by the Governor’s call. She has announced her priorities are education, economy, public safety, health, and the environment. The...

Sutin, Thayer & Browne was recognized as a Family-Friendly Business during the fifty-fourth legislature’s 2020 second session. For its ongoing commitment in this regard, the firm earned the Platinum Level award—the highest level of recognition—from Family Friendly...