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.
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.
Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon Highlights
On March 31, 2022, the Clark County Bar hosted its Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon sponsored by Bank of Nevada, First Legal, and Steno Agency, Inc. Justice Silver made a special presentation about the Supreme Court of Nevada. CCBA President (‘21) Harper presented awards and thanked several members who actively supported the CCBA last year.
Meet Your Law Students Mixer Highlights
On March 24, 2022, the Clark County Bar Association hosted the Meet Your Law Students Mixer at the bar’s offices in downtown Las Vegas.
Participate on Publications Committee, Edit Communiqué
CCBA members are invited to join the Publications Committee. This committee produce Communiqué, the official publication of the Clark County Bar Association. For more information, contact Alia Najjar, M.D., Esq. at Ladah Law Firm or Stephanie at the CCBA office.