The client is short on funds but is facing a real crisis. You weigh your options, you want to help, but your caseload is crazy. You don’t have the time or resources to learn a new area of law. Ultimately, you decide to turn the client away. As they leave, you’re saddened and wonder, could you have done more to help this client? Read more in this installment of “Pro Bono Corner” written by Michael Wendlberger, Esq. (COMMUNIQUÉ, Apr. 2022)
Nevada Appellate Court Summaries (3-8-22)
Check out these summaries of recent opinions from the Nevada Appellate Courts, as compiled by Joe Tommasino, Esq.
Las Vegas Justice Court Order Rescinds Admin Order 21-09, Addresses Online Case Resolution Platform (Matterhorn)
On March 29, 2022, the Las Vegas Justice Court filed an order in the administrative matter regarding the rescission of Administrative Order #21-09. See Administrative Order 22-03.
Annette Bradley to Join Clark County Bar’s Board of Directors
Corporate attorney Annette Bradley recently accepted an invitation to join the Clark County Bar Association’s Board of Directors. Annette stepped up to fill a recent vacancy on the CCBA’s board of directors. She will be sworn-in as a board member during the CCBA’s Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon on March 31, 2022. She is expected to serve on the CCBA board from 2022 through 2023.
Judicial Candidate Profile Special Offer
The CCBA is offering the paid placement of Judicial Candidate Profiles to be listed on the bar’s website to all judicial candidates (incumbents and challengers) who are running for a seat on the bench in Nevada’s election this year.
Areas of Practice Listings Offer Update
Attorney members of the CCBA can get listed via area of practice (AOP) in the Discovery issue of COMMUNIQUÉ magazine (May 2022). To benefit from this special offer*, the CCBA member will need to complete the Areas of Practice form prior to the published deadline. Deadline: April 1, 2022. UPDATE (3/16/2022): If the CCBA member submitted a version of the AOP form in the past, we ask for them to complete the form again now.
Proposals Sought for Public Attorney for Indigent Defendants
The Las Vegas Municipal Court invites qualified firms or individuals to submit written proposals for consideration as a Public Attorney for Indigent Defendants.
Education Law Issue of COMMUNIQUÉ Published
This month’s issue of COMMUNIQUÉ features practical content for members of the local legal community including articles related to employment law, recurring columns, bar activities, and court news. Learn more…
Courtroom and Caseload Changes for 2022
In conjunction with the court’s annual case reassignments, various changes became effective on January 31, 2022. These changes are highlighted below. Learn more and see the table of courtroom & caseload assignments in this installment of the “View from the Bench” article written by Las Vegas Justice Court Justice of the Peace Melissa A. Saragosa (COMMUNIQUÉ, Mar. 2022)
Education Law Impacts Us All
In preparing for this issue, I have come to realize how specialized the practice of education law is. This is a niche practice area. I would encourage attorneys to consider expanding their own continuing education in this field. Each of us will inevitably benefit from the increased knowledge as education law impacts us all. Read more in this installment of the “CCBA President’s Message” article written by Nedda Ghandi, Esq. (COMMUNIQUÉ, Mar. 2022)