We are pleased to announce that Eighth Judicial District Court Judge Bita Yeager has been nominated to the board of directors of the Clark County Bar Association.
Eighth Judicial District Court Admin Order 22-09
On June 2, 2022, the Eighth Judicial District Court filed an order in the administrative matter of assignments in juvenile delinquency, juvenile dependency, and civil-criminal division. See Administrative Order 22-09.
Matterhorn Attorney Portal
Matterhorn, the Las Vegas Justice Court’s online resolution platform used for traffic cases, now allows an attorney to independently register on behalf of their client.
Ethics Issue of Communiqué Published
The summer issue of Communiqué features content related to ethics and fraud prevention for law firms and updates from the bench and bar written by members of our legal community.
You Receive a Subpoena For a Client’s File – What Do You Do?
“This article aims to give an attorney guidance on how to meet their ethical obligations.” Read more in “You Receive a Subpoena For a Client’s File – What Do You Do?” written by John M. Naylor of Naylor & Braster (COMMUNIQUÉ, June/July 2022)
Cyber Fraud Prevention Tips for Law Firms
“The following are common cyber-attack methods that your firm should be aware of…” Read more in “Cyber Fraud Prevention Tips for Law Firms” written by Mark D. Rich, CPA, CFF of Rich, Wightman & Company. (COMMUNIQUÉ, June/July 2022)
Wear the White Hat
“When I was in law school, I had a professor who encouraged his students to ‘always wear the white hat’ whether in front of the bench or the jury or when dealing with opposing parties.” Learn more from CCBA President Nedda Ghandi of Ghandi Deeter Blackham Law Office.
Kids and Kids and Conflicts of Interests
Occasionally, children in a family have different goals, resulting in a conflict of interest. These kids need a hero. Learn more from this installment of “Pro Bono Corner” written by Marcus Brouwers from the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada.
Summary Eviction Diversion
The Las Vegas Justice Court is the jurisdiction for nearly 75 percent of the entire state’s summary eviction case filings. Learn more in this installment of “View from the Bench” written by Judge Melissa Saragosa.
Nevada Appellate Court Summaries (5-6-22)
Check out these summaries of recent opinions from the Nevada Appellate Courts