Communiqué (Feb. 2026) focuses on Bankruptcy Law with short articles on interesting topics written by bar members for bar members. Also featured is a variety of content from the printed publication’s recurring columns and highlights on bar activities. Select content is available to read online.
Features
- “Do You Know Your ABCs?” By John J. Savage
- “Understanding the Uncertain Nature of “Finality” in the Ninth Circuit” By Jimmy Dahu
- “The HAVEN Act: Key Bankruptcy and Consumer Protection for Military Clients” By Pranava Moody
- “10 Things Non-Bankruptcy Lawyers Should Know About Bankruptcy” By Candace Carlyon
Columns
- CCBA President’s Message: “Importance of Bankruptcy Protections” By James T. Leavitt
- Pro Bono Corner: “Pro Business to Pro Bono–My Pro Bono Story” By Candace Carlyon
- Nevada Appellate Court Summaries: “Nevada Appellate Court Summaries (1-8-26)” by Joe Tommasino
Highlights
- Bankruptcy CLE Program Free for CCBA Members February 17, 2026
- Cannabis Law CLE Program Free for CCBA Members February 26, 2026
- Special Education CLE Program Free for CCBA Members March 12, 2026
- 40 Year Club Luncheon on March 26, 2026
- Professional Portrait Session Set for March 24, 2026
- Trauma-Informed Lawyering CLE Program Free for CCBA Members April 2, 2026
- Court Order Sets Administrative Policies for Criminal Cases Effective January 5, 2026
- Applications Available for Vacancy of Eighth Judicial District, Department 26
Departments
On the cover: Candace Carlyon of Carlyon Cica Chtd.

Digital version of Communiqué (Feb. 2026) (PDF file, 2.9 MB).
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The PDF and this web page were published on 1/30/2026. The printed magazine was mailed out to CCBA members during the first week of February 2026. The web versions of the author’s individual articles will be posted to the CCBA’s website beginning 1/30/2026.
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