Chad R. Mathis Law Blog

A crucial step in starting and developing a new business is a comprehensive trademark search. This includes a search of the federal trademark database, and a search of any states in which you plan to do business now or in the future. This search ensures that your new business name and logo does not infringe on any preexisting trademarks already held by other companies. This is important, because the cost of a trademark infringement lawsuit can be devastating to a new business.... Read More

So you've done all your research, you've spoken with your attorney, and you know that an LLC is the right entity for your new business.  You've decided you want to form the LLC on your own to save legal fees and get the ball rolling.  All you have to do is submit a form to the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission, right?  Wrong.  There are a number of crucial steps to forming your LLC that when done correctly can save you a great deal of headache, hassle, and possible . .... Read More

So you have work shopped your script into oblivion, spending countless hours asking your writer's group whether audiences will understand that the anachronism of an internal combustion engine being used by 15th century Aztec priests is actually just symbolism invoking the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.  (They said no)  Now it's time to scrape together some cash and get this movie made.  You'll put together a really slick looking . . . ... Read More

If you obtain financial success in America (real or perceived), it is only a matter of time before the lawsuits are filed.  If that success is tied to a feature film you should not only anticipate them but plan ahead to minimize their impact.  The Academy Award winning film “The Hurt Locker” is currently being sued by Master Sgt. Jeffrey Sarver for allegedly basing their film on his life without any life story rights agreement.  Former Russian model Irina . . .... Read More

As the New Mexico Department of Tax and Revenue and the IRS seek out every nook and cranny to boost lagging revenue, they have begun to turn a keen eye on employers and their relationship to their workers.  If an employer has been misrepresenting employees as independent contractors to the State or the IRS, she may be in for a big shock when the all seeing eye of government turns their direction.  If the business is audited and found to have misrepresented workers it will... Read More

Almost every one of a certain age, and certainly those who have had children, has thought about estate planning to some degree.  Unfortunately most of us think of it as something that we should take care of eventually, at some future date, when we’re older or have more time.  Humans are reactive by nature, rather than proactive, and it can spell disaster when it comes to planning for our passing.  This is a certainly a difficult subject for most of us, but one we can ill... Read More

New Mexico business owners face tough decisions every day in their effort to build and maintain their company. Unfortunately, many neglect to spend time on some of the most important issues facing their business. The following list provides a brief overview of the legal questions and issues business owners must face in order to survive and succeed in today's business climate.... Read More

People often hesitate to contact an attorney for one of two reasons: either they are concerned about the cost, or they don’t find attorneys approachable. Mathis, Regazzi & Associates is attempting to address these two major concerns. First, our flat fee billing structure allows our clients to know up front the total cost of representation. This prevents clients from receiving that dreaded legal bill at the end of each month, with an unknown total based on hours worked. We believe that... Read More