This issue of Communiqué (Jan. 2024) focuses on “Five Things” with short articles on interesting topics written by bar members for bar members. Authors were instructed to choose only five things to highlight, to be quick to the point, and to keep the length of their piece to less than 500 words. Also featured on this issue’s page are select columns, highlights, spotlights, and departments from the printed publication. Read select content from this year’s “Five Things” issue:
Articles
- “Five Things That Should Be Done to Prepare for Mediation” By Kevin Diamond
- “Five Things to Know about Trusts” By Brian Steadman
- “Five Things to Know About Professional Negligence/Medical Malpractice Actions In Nevada” By Alia A. Najjar, M.D., Esq.
- “Five Things to Know When a Family Member Dies” By Heather Anderson-Fintak
- “Five Things to Know About C-PACE Financing in the Current Market” By Jamie Thalgott
- “Five Things about Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada” By Bailey Bortolin
Columns
- CCBA President’s Message: “Counting Our Treasured Privileges” By Paul C. Ray
- View from the Bench: “The Rule of Law” By Chief Justice Elissa Cadish
- Pro Bono Corner: “Five Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada Pro Bono Project Opportunities” By Genevieve Galman, Esq.
- Nevada Appellate Court Summaries: “Advance Opinion Summary (12-5-23)” By Joe Tommasino
Highlights
- 25th Annual Client Counseling Competition
- Clark County Bar Leaders Elected
- Supreme Court of Nevada Chief Justice Elissa Cadish to Address Bar on January 24, 2024
- Special CLE Presentation and Reception for Nevada Lawyers on January 25, 2024
- Mental Health CLE Free for CCBA Members on January 31, 2024
- Administrative Order 23-05 Modifies Many Assignments for Judicial Departments
- Applications Available for Vacancy at Eighth Judicial District
- First Woman Begins Serving on Henderson Justice Court
- Maximiliano D. Couvillier III Selected to Serve as US Magistrate Judge
- US Courts Amends Rules Effective December 1, 2023
- Gifting Warmth with Mark’s Blanket the Homeless Program
- CCBA’s Holiday Mixer Ugly Sweater Contest
Spotlights
- Multiple Employer Aggregation Program (MEAP)
- Boyd Mock Interview Program
- Nevada Ballet Special Offer
- Judicial Candidate Profile Offer
- Disability Insurance Offer
- Sponsorship Opportunities
- Advertising Opportunities
- CLE Speaking Opportunities
Departments
On the cover:
Dan Polsenberg and Chief Justice Elissa Cadish.
Advertiser Index
- Advanced Resolution
Management - Clark County Credit Union
- GGRM Law Firm
- Heidari Law Group PC
- Jones & LoBello
- Las Vegas Legal Video
- Litigation Services, a Veritext Company
- Nevada Ballet Theatre
- Portraits to You
- Prominence Health Plan
- Red Panda Systems
- Solomon Dwiggins Freer & Steadman, Ltd.
- State Bar of Nevada
- WestPac Wealth Partners
To see all the content, see the full issue of the Communiqué (Dec. 2023) PDF file to download (5.5 MB).
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