The Communiqué (May 2026) focuses on labor and employment 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 including columns and highlights on bar activities. Select content is available to read online; see links below. Read the full issue of Communiqué May 2026 (PDF file, 4MB).
Feature articles
- “Cheat Sheet: Prima Facie Claim Elements for Common Employment Discrimination Claims in Nevada State and Federal Courts” By Amanda Patanaphan
- “Foundational Employee Rights Under the NLRA: Considerations for Union and Non-Union Workplaces” By Dare Heisterman and Shannon Chao
- “Shift Jamming: The Silent Wage Trap Hiding in Plain Sight” By Brandon Born and Jennifer (“Jen”) Fornetti
- “Nevada’s Middle Path on Non‑Competes: Revise, Don’t Rewrite” By Amanda Brookhyser and Ruth Turley
Columns
- CCBA President’s Message: “Reflections on the 40-Year Club Luncheon” By James T. Leavitt
- View from Bench: “Maintaining An Independent Judiciary” By Chief Judge Jerry Wiese
- Pro Bono Corner: “Beyond Billables: How Pro Bono Elevates Big Law” By Eric D. Walther
- Nevada Appellate Court Summaries: “Nevada Appellate Court Summaries (4-2-26)” by Joe Tommasino
Highlights
- Voir Dire Law CLE Program Free for CCBA Members June 11, 2026
- Clark County Bar Luncheon Featuring Judicial Candidate Forum
- Civil Bench-Bar Meeting
- Clark County Court Orders Case Reassignments Effective March 30, 2026
- Peter Thunell Appointed to Department 26 of Eighth Judicial District Court Bench
- Lawyer Representative Opportunities for the District of Nevada
- Judge Tierra Jones Selected to Serve as Chief Judge
Departments
- About Communiqué
- Advertiser Index
- Bar Activities
- Court News
- The Marketplace
On the cover
Kamer Zucker Abbott colleagues (left to right): Debra Dickinson, Scott Abbott, Dare Heisterman, Todd Creer, and Delpha Wasson. Seated: Kathleen Knight. Not pictured: Gregory Kamer and Jody Florence.
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