There are so may ways to give back and I encourage each of you to reflect upon your interests and passions to assess ways to serve.. Read more from this installment of “CCBA President’s Message by Nedda Ghandi,, Esq. (COMMUNIQUÉ, Apr. 2022)
Not All News From The Southern Nevada Health District Is COVID-19 Related
With the COVID-19 response entering its third year, Health District staff can refocus on public health, as a whole. To that end, the environmental health division of the Southern Nevada Health District has been diligently working behind the scenes and is ready to make updates to several regulations. Read more in this informative piece written by Heather Anderson-Fintak, Esq. and Ed Wynder, Esq. (COMMUNIQUÉ, Apr. 2022)
Commissions & Committees: Another Aspect of The Supreme Court of Nevada
These committees and commissions are taking on a wide variety of tasks, including standardizing court practices and procedures, improving litigants’ access to justice, and improving judicial administration. I take this opportunity to provide an update on three commissions that may be of particular interest. Read more in this installment of “View from the Bench” written by Justice Ron Parraguirre (COMMUNIQUÉ, Apr. 2022)
Legal Aid Can Help!
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.
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)
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)