Business Law Southwest LLC

05/28/2026

https://businesslawsw.com/blog/common-legal-mistakes-startups-make-in-their-first-year/ Starting a business is exciting, demanding, and often fast-moving. In the first year, founders are usually focused on sales, funding, product development, hiring, and keeping operations running. Legal issues can feel secondary until a problem appears.

Starting a business is exciting, demanding, and often fast-moving. In the first year, founders are usually focused on sales, funding, product development, hiring, and keeping operations running. Legal issues can feel secondary until a problem appears. The challenge is that many early legal mistakes....

05/11/2026

https://businesslawsw.com/blog/how-to-avoid-deceptive-advertising-claims-in-business/ Learn how businesses can avoid deceptive advertising claims with clear pricing, supported claims, strong disclosures, and legal guidance

04/28/2026

https://businesslawsw.com/blog/why-nm-small-businesses-fail-and-how-to-avoid-it/

Discover the top small business challenges in New Mexico and learn how proper planning and a business attorney can help you avoid business failure.

03/11/2026

https://businesslawsw.com/blog/what-happens-when-you-sell-your-name-the-hidden-ip-risks-of-business-sales/
Selling Your Business? Learn Why Your Name May Be Intellectual Property
Do you know why founders like Tom Ford and Victoria McKenzie-Childs lost the rights to their names after selling their companies?

02/09/2026

https://businesslawsw.com/blog/should-your-family-trust-finance-your-next-commercial-build/
Can a family trust purchase land for commercial construction? We explore the legal risks, fiduciary duties, and the crucial role of LLCs in protecting assets.

02/06/2026

https://businesslawsw.com/blog/do-you-owe-your-law-firm-a-1099-a-guide-for-businesses/
Tax season often brings a flurry of paperwork, and for business owners, keeping track of reporting requirements is crucial. One area that frequently causes confusion is payments made for legal services. You might assume that because your law firm is a corporation, you don’t need to send them a Form 1099. However, the rules for legal services are unique. Understanding your obligations is essential for staying compliant with the IRS and avoiding potential penalties.

01/20/2026

https://businesslawsw.com/blog/dont-let-fine-print-sink-your-business/ That $30k hiring bonus might cost you. We use the DHS ICE recruitment offer to explain why reading the fine print is critical for business Meta Title: Contract Fine Print: Lessons from the DHS Hiring Bonus.

01/02/2026

https://businesslawsw.com/blog/probate-in-new-mexico-myths-vs-reality/
New Mexico Probate Myths: What You Need to Know! Learn about the biggest misconceptions and costly mistakes regarding probate in New Mexico. Discover why professional legal help is crucial for estate planning. Learn more by reading our blog now.

12/17/2025

https://businesslawsw.com/blog/gen-ai-and-copyright-navigating-the-new-ip-frontier/ AI and Copyrights: Learn How to Navigate this New Frontier. Read our blog now!

12/05/2025

https://businesslawsw.com/blog/navigating-new-mexicos-worker-classification-landscape/ Learn how to navigate New Mexico's complex laws on worker classification, minimum wage, and benefits to avoid costly fines. A guide for business owners.