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
Editors Accepting Proposals for Communique
The editors of Communiqué are seeking proposals from members of the Clark County Bar Assoc to write for select issues of the bar journal. Proposals are due by Thursday, May 12, 2022.
Discovery Issue of Communiqué Published
The May 2022 issue features content related to discovery matters, bar activities, and includes a special section with areas of practice listings.
Family Law CLE Program for Nevada Lawyers Set for May 20, 2022
On Friday, May 20, 2022, a distinguished panel of members from the southern Nevada family law bench and bar 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 Bank of Nevada and Las Vegas Legal Video.
Discovery CLE Program for Nevada Lawyers Set for May 26, 2022
On Thursday, May 26, 2022, civil litigators Michael J. Gayan and Alysa M. Grimes 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 Bank of Nevada and Las Vegas Legal Video.
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.