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case announcing the new rule in New Mexico

8 New Mexico opinions name it 2 courts 1994–2024 4 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by New Mexico courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (5)

CaseFollowedCited
Chevron Oil Co. v. Husonred
scotus · 1971 · cited in 4 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2009–2024
2 sentences

2024Second, if the case announcing the new rule does not expressly declare that it should apply prospectively, then the presumption of retroactivity can “be overcome by a sufficiently weighty combination of one or more of the Chevron Oil factors.” Id.; see Chevron Oil Company v. Huson, 404 U.S. 97, 106-07 (1971) (acknowledging that states incorporate the Chevron factors while affirming that “[w]hatever freedom state courts may enjoy to limit the retroactive operation of their own interpretations of state law cannot extend to their interpretations of federal law” (citation omitted)), disapproved of

2021“Absent such a declaration, the presumption may be overcome by a sufficiently weighty combination of one or more . . . factors.” Id. (recognizing the three-factor test adopted from Chevron Oil Co. v. Huson, 404 U.S. 97, 106-107 (1971)). {14} However, Howell was issued by the United States Supreme Court and announced or applied a rule of federal law.

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Beavers v. Johnson Controls World Services, Inc.green
nm · 1994 · cited in 3 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1998–2010
2 sentences

2009Also, to the extent that Callahan suggests that we apply any standard rooted in the NLRA, Callahan itself was not decided until after Plaintiff could have filed a timely complaint under the six-month limitation period. {12} Beavers v. Johnson Controls World Services, Inc., 118 N.M. 391, 398 , 881 P.2d 1376, 1383 (1994), provides that there is “a presumption that a new rule adopted by a judicial decision in a civil case will operate retroactively.” However, such a presumption “can be overcome by an express declaration, in the case announcing the new rule, that the rule is intended to operate wi

2009Also, to the extent that Callahan suggests that we apply any standard rooted in the NLRA, Callahan itself was not decided until after Plaintiff could have filed a timely complaint under the six-month limitation period. {12} Beavers v. Johnson Controls World Services, Inc., 118 N.M. 391, 398 , 881 P.2d 1376, 1383 (1994), provides that there is “a presumption that a new rule adopted by a judicial decision in a civil case will operate retroactively.” However, such a presumption “can be overcome by an express declaration, in the case announcing the new rule, that the rule is intended to operate wi

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Skeen v. Boylesgreen
nmctapp · 2009 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024In this case, both of the communications at issue were focused on the impact of the superintendent’s conduct on the staff and students of the school district. [1 RP 221-22, 2 RP 348] In his email correspondence to the board, Plaintiff Griego made numerous references to the school community as the impetus for his communication, including the following: “professional conversations with district personnel,” “[c]oncern for our students, personnel, and for the district’s future,” “the overall [e]ffect (anger and sadness) of many staff,” “negative impact on our students,” “the common message . . . f

2024In this case, both of the communications at issue were focused on the impact of the superintendent’s conduct on the staff and students of the school district. [1 RP 221-22, 2 RP 348] In his email correspondence to the board, Plaintiff Griego made numerous references to the school community as the impetus for his communication, including the following: “professional conversations with district personnel,” “[c]oncern for our students, personnel, and for the district’s future,” “the overall [e]ffect (anger and sadness) of many staff,” “negative impact on our students,” “the common message . . . f

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Harper v. Virginia Department of Taxationgreen
scotus · 1993 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024Id. (emphasis added).

2024Second, if the case announcing the new rule does not expressly declare that it should apply prospectively, then the presumption of retroactivity can “be overcome by a sufficiently weighty combination of one or more of the Chevron Oil factors.” Id.; see Chevron Oil Company v. Huson, 404 U.S. 97, 106-07 (1971) (acknowledging that states incorporate the Chevron factors while affirming that “[w]hatever freedom state courts may enjoy to limit the retroactive operation of their own interpretations of state law cannot extend to their interpretations of federal law” (citation omitted)), disapproved of

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Lopez Ex Rel. Lopez v. Maezgreen
nm · 1982 · cited in 1 New Mexico opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
2 sentences

1994See, e.g., Lopez, 98 N.M. at 632 , 651 P.2d at 1276 (applying decision to parties in case “for having afforded us the opportunity to change an outmoded and unjust rule of law” and to parties in future cases “in which the damages and injuries arise after the date of the mandate in this case”).

1994See, e.g., Lopez, 98 N.M. at 632 , 651 P.2d at 1276 (applying decision to parties in case “for having afforded us the opportunity to change an outmoded and unjust rule of law” and to parties in future cases “in which the damages and injuries arise after the date of the mandate in this case”).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in New Mexico. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (3)

CaseCitedYears
Wills v. Board of Regents of the University green
nmctapp · 2015
2 sentences

2024We noted that “[w]e are required to presume that judicial decisions in civil cases apply retroactively, unless the case announcing the new rule states that it should only be applied prospectively, or the presumption of retroactivity is overcome,” Figueroa v. THI of N.M. at Casa Arena Blanca, LLC, 2013-NMCA-077 , ¶ 40, 306 P.3d 480 , before proposing to conclude that “Plaintiffs were not required to prove that their communications were solely for the benefit of the public.” [CN 7] {4} In its memorandum in opposition, Defendant argues that we have incorrectly proposed to conclude that Lerma appl

2024In this case, both of the communications at issue were focused on the impact of the superintendent’s conduct on the staff and students of the school district. [1 RP 221-22, 2 RP 348] In his email correspondence to the board, Plaintiff Griego made numerous references to the school community as the impetus for his communication, including the following: “professional conversations with district personnel,” “[c]oncern for our students, personnel, and for the district’s future,” “the overall [e]ffect (anger and sadness) of many staff,” “negative impact on our students,” “the common message . . . f

12024–2024
Figueroa v. THI of New Mexico green
nmctapp · 2012
1 sentence

2024We noted that “[w]e are required to presume that judicial decisions in civil cases apply retroactively, unless the case announcing the new rule states that it should only be applied prospectively, or the presumption of retroactivity is overcome,” Figueroa v. THI of N.M. at Casa Arena Blanca, LLC, 2013-NMCA-077 , ¶ 40, 306 P.3d 480 , before proposing to conclude that “Plaintiffs were not required to prove that their communications were solely for the benefit of the public.” [CN 7] {4} In its memorandum in opposition, Defendant argues that we have incorrectly proposed to conclude that Lerma appl

12024–2024
Clark v. Clark green
nmctapp · 2013
1 sentence

2024In this case, both of the communications at issue were focused on the impact of the superintendent’s conduct on the staff and students of the school district. [1 RP 221-22, 2 RP 348] In his email correspondence to the board, Plaintiff Griego made numerous references to the school community as the impetus for his communication, including the following: “professional conversations with district personnel,” “[c]oncern for our students, personnel, and for the district’s future,” “the overall [e]ffect (anger and sadness) of many staff,” “negative impact on our students,” “the common message . . . f

12024–2024

Where else courts name it

NJ 32 (1981–2021) NM 8 (1994–2024) WA 6 (1992–2025) VT 2 (1982–2024)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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