“Even though there is no way to predict what tomorrow will bring, there are clearly no signs of slowing down, and our incredible legal community continues to lead the way and fight for what is right.” Read more from Nevada lawyer Emily Ellis, a shareholder who serves as the Las Vegas chairperson of Brownstein’s firmwide Karma Committee and as a member of the Pro Bono Committee, in her article published in Pro Bono issue of the bar journal Communiqué (December 2021).
Pro Bono Senior Advocate Sign-A-Thon Supports SNSLP’s Mission of Serving Seniors Regardless of Income
“Many clients expressed their appreciation for the opportunity to have an expedited completion of their documents.” Read more from Candace Carlyon, Esq. and Carol Kingman, Esq. in their article published in Pro Bono issue of the bar journal Communiqué (December 2021).
Leave the Client in the Cold. Nevada Rule of Professional Conduct 1.8 Sanctions Charity
“Nevada should expand upon Model Rule 1.8 Amendment. The model rule amendment is incomplete. It does not protect attorneys like Donald Smolen, Phillip Taylor, and George Mineff. No attorney should be sanctioned for giving a coat to an impoverished client.” Read more from Chad Pace in his article published in Pro Bono issue of the bar journal Communiqué (December 2021).
Nevada Appellate Court Summaries (11-2-21)
Check out these summaries of recent opinions of the Supreme Court of Nevada and the Nevada Court of Appeals, as compiled by Joe Tommasino, Esq.
Estate Planning Issue of Communiqué Published
This issue features content related to the topic of estate planning, probate, cryptocurrency, court news, and bar services, written by members of the southern Nevada legal community.
Probate and The Pandemic: Legislative Changes Enacted in the Wake of COVID-19
Read an interesting article written by written by Jeffrey P. Luszeck, Esq. and Alan D. Freer, Esq. and published in Estate Planning issue of the bar journal Communiqué (November 2021).
Five Things Estate Planners Must Know about Cryptocurrency
Read a fascinating article written by written by Jacob D. Crawley and published in Estate Planning issue of the bar journal Communiqué (November 2021).
Proposed Changes to the Estate and Gift Taxes
Read an interesting article written by written by Peter Co and published in the Estate Planning issue of the bar journal Communiqué (November 2021).
Anticipating Trust and Estate Litigation: Ways to Minimize the Likelihood, Scope, and Expense
Read an interesting article written by written by Kendal Weisenmiller and published in Estate Planning issue of the bar journal Communiqué (November 2021).
Thank You for Being an Active CCBA Member
Read an installment of “CCBA President’s Message” published in the bar journal Communiqué (November 2021) written by James E. Harper, Esq.