The Eighth Judicial District Court is seeking volunteer Truancy Diversion Program (TDP) judges to work with the Clark County School District and the Clark County Charter Schools to reduce absenteeism in school to reduce the number of youths entering the formal juvenile justice system.
Volunteers Needed at Las Vegas Rescue Mission Sat May 14, 2022
CCBA Members are needed to volunteer for a group activity at the Las Vegas Rescue Mission this Saturday, May 14, 2022. See below for details and sign up today. Thank you! ❤️
Nevada Legal Services Seeks Comptroller – Las Vegas
The Nevada Legal Services has announced an opening for a Comptroller. Learn about that and more opportunities.
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.
Clark County Court Files Administrative Order 22-07
On April 29, 2022, the Eighth Judicial District Court filed an order in the administrative matter regarding all court operations in response to COVID-19. See Administrative Order 22-07 (AO 22-07).
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.
Application Timeline for 8th Judicial District Department 9 Vacancy
The Commission on Judicial Selection is accepting applications for the open seat. Potential applicants should note these important deadlines:
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.
Volunteer to Serve Dinner at Las Vegas Rescue Mission on May 14
Bar members are invited to volunteer for this activity. For more information and to sign up to volunteer, contact Stephanie at the CCBA office before Thursday, May 12, 2022.