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.
Nevada Appellate Court Summaries (4-7-22)
Check out these summaries of recent opinions from the Nevada Appellate Courts, as compiled by Joe Tommasino, Esq.
Nevada Supreme Court Orders Amending Eighth Judicial District Court Rules
On April 11, 2022, the Supreme Court of Nevada filed two administrative orders in the matter of the amendment of the rules of practice for the Eighth Judicial District Court. See ADKT 0590 and ADKT 0591.
Las Vegas Justice Court Administrative Order #22-04
On April 12, 2022, the Las Vegas Justice Court filed an order in the administrative matter regarding the rescission of obsolete administrative orders. See Administrative Order #22-04. This order is effective immediately.
Civil Bench-Bar Meeting at LVJC Set for April 12, 2022
Justice Court will be holding a Civil Bench-Bar Meeting in Courtroom 7A at the Regional Justice Center. The meeting starts at 11:30 a.m. All interested counsel are welcome to attend.
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)
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.
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.
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)