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)
Making a Difference in Special Education
Consider volunteering to become an Education Decision Maker through the Volunteer Education Advocate Project or representing a child through the Children’s Attorneys Project at Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada. Read more about how Nevada lawyers can make a difference in this article written by Jonathan Norman, Esq. and Xavier B. Planta, Esq. (COMMUNIQUÉ, Mar. 2022)
Unlocking Education
The Children’s Attorneys Project (CAP) at the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada represents children in foster care in Clark County, Nevada. With 29 staff attorneys and over 300 volunteer attorneys, nearly all of the estimated 3,000 children in foster care have legal representation. Read more in this installment of “Pro Bono Corner” written by Jonathan Norman, Esq. (COMMUNIQUÉ, Mar. 2022)
Nevada Appellate Court Summaries (2-8-22)
Check out these summaries of recent opinions from the Nevada Appellate Courts, as compiled by Joe Tommasino, Esq.
Las Vegas Justice Court Orders Policies for Pro Tem Justices of the Peace
On February 17, 2022, the Las Vegas Justice Court filed an order in the administrative matter regarding justices of the peace pro tempore. See Administrative Order 22-02.
Lawyer Representative Opportunity – Letters of Interest Due April 15, 2022
The United States District Court for the District of Nevada is accepting applications for Lawyer Representatives…
Las Vegas Justice Court Order Rescinds Mask Requirements
On February 10, 2022, the Las Vegas Justice Court filed an order in the administrative matter regarding face coverings and social distancing in response to COVID-19. See Administrative Order 22-01.
Court Order Strikes Mask Requirements Found in Previous Court Orders
On February 10, 2022, the Eighth Judicial District Court filed an order in the administrative matter of rescinding Administrative Orders 21-05 and 22-02 in response to COVID-19. See Administrative Order 22-04.