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How to Avoid (or Compel) Disclosure of Documents a Witness Reviewed Before Testifying

Witnesses frequently use documents to prepare for deposition or trial testimony, often at their counsel’s direction. Sometimes a witness brings and refers to documents while testifying. When may an opposing party request disclosure of documents reviewed before or during a witness’s testimony? Learn more in this article written by Michael J. Gayan, Esq. and Alysa M. Grimes, Esq.

An Insight Into the Eighth Judicial District Court’s Business Court

As many practitioners know, the Eighth Judicial District Court has a specialty business court with five judges acting as business court judges: Judge Nancy L. Allf, Judge Mark R. Denton, Judge Susan H. Johnson, Judge Joanna S. Kishner, and Judge Timothy C. Williams. Learn more in this feature written by Jennifer Braster, Esq.

Proportionality in Pro Bono Discovery

Proportionality—particularly consideration of party resources—applies equally and perhaps uniquely to pro bono cases, where the pro bono party has often obtained a baseline finding of limited resources. Read more in this installment of the “Pro Bono Corner” written by Maria A. Gall, Esq.

Volunteer to Serve Dinner at Las Vegas Rescue Mission on May 14

Bar members are invited to volunteer for this activity. For more information and to sign up to volunteer, contact Stephanie at the CCBA office before Thursday, May 12, 2022.

Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon Highlights

On March 31, 2022, the Clark County Bar hosted its Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon sponsored by Bank of Nevada, First Legal, and Steno Agency, Inc. Justice Silver made a special presentation about the Supreme Court of Nevada. CCBA President (‘21) Harper presented awards and thanked several members who actively supported the CCBA last year.

Meet Your Law Students Mixer Highlights

On March 24, 2022, the Clark County Bar Association hosted the Meet Your Law Students Mixer at the bar’s offices in downtown Las Vegas.

Participate on Publications Committee, Edit Communiqué

CCBA members are invited to join the Publications Committee. This committee produce Communiqué, the official publication of the Clark County Bar Association. For more information, contact Alia Najjar, M.D., Esq. at Ladah Law Firm or Stephanie at the CCBA office.

Nevada Appellate Court Summaries (4-7-22)

Check out these summaries of recent opinions from the Nevada Appellate Courts, as compiled by Joe Tommasino, Esq.

Mental Health CLE Program for Nevada Lawyers on April 27, 2022

On Wednesday, April 27, 2022, Las Vegas psychiatrist Aviv Itzhaki, MD will make a special presentation for the continuing legal education of Nevada lawyers in a program produced by the Clark County Bar Association and sponsored by WestPac Wealth Partners. This FREE lunchtime learning event (via Zoom) offers 1.0 hour of Substance Abuse/Addiction/Mental Health (AAMH) CLE credit (NV) and is for CCBA members only.

Nevada Supreme Court Orders Amending Eighth Judicial District Court Rules

On April 11, 2022, the Supreme Court of Nevada filed two administrative orders in the matter of the amendment of the rules of practice for the Eighth Judicial District Court. See ADKT 0590 and ADKT 0591.

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