Author: Paul Hibner

Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 27             We represent an insured whose insurance company attempted to seek discovery against clients in a lawsuit the insurance company described as “impending.” The insurance company filed a Petition under Rule 27 of the Federal Rules of Procedure.              Rule 27(a)(1) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure provides... Continue Reading

New Mexico, like most states, recognizes that statements made in connection with litigation are privileged from most tort claims. For the litigation privilege to apply, however, the statement must be reasonably related to the litigation, and must be made to achieve the objects of the litigation. See Stryker v. Barbers Super Mkts., Inc., 81 N.M. 44, 45-46... Continue Reading

According to an article on the American Bar Association’s website, a new study of employment discrimination cases found: African-Americans are 2.5 times more likely than white plaintiffs to file employment discrimination claims pro se, according to the study (PDF) by the American Bar Foundation. Other racial minorities, including Hispanics and Asians, are 1.9 times more likely to... Continue Reading

According to the Chicago Tribune’s website, Tiffany & Co. is suing Costco Wholesale Corp. to stop the largest U.S. warehouse club chain from selling what it termed counterfeit diamond engagement rings bearing the luxury retailer’s name. According to the article posted January 15th, 2013, Tiffany said it believes hundreds, if not thousands, of Costco members bought engagement... Continue Reading