Eighth Judicial District Court Chief Judge Jerry Wiese shares some thoughts about our upcoming elections in this piece from the bar journal COMMUNIQUÉ (Sept. 2022).
Re-Kindling the Spark of the Noble Lawyer
“A pro bono case can be the spark that ignites your enthusiasm again,” writes Judge Nadia Krall in this installment of View From the Bench (Communiqué, Sep. 2022).
Clark County Law Library Dedication Honored Thomas D. Beatty, Esq.
On June 4, 2022, a dedication ceremony and Celebration of Life was held at the Clark County Law Library to honor the life and career of Thomas D. Beatty, Esq. Learn more from this piece written by Summer Youngquist, law librarian at the Clark County Law Library.
Litigation Issue of Communiqué Published
Read this month’s issue of Communiqué online! The August 2022 features content related to litigation as well as updates from the bench and bar written by members of our local legal community.
A Fresh Start for Unhoused Misdemeanor Defendants
Read this installment of the “View from the Bench” written by By Judge Shannon Nordstrom of the Las Vegas Municipal Court.
Summary Eviction Diversion
The Las Vegas Justice Court is the jurisdiction for nearly 75 percent of the entire state’s summary eviction case filings. Learn more in this installment of “View from the Bench” written by Judge Melissa Saragosa.
Environmental Health Issue of Communiqué Published
The April 2022 issue of the Communiqué features practical content for members of the local legal community including articles related to environmental health, bar activities, and court news. Read featured content from this issue…
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)
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)
Court takes measures to safely keep cases moving as pandemic conditions evolve
Learn about the new and changing efforts needed from the bench and the bar to decrease the backlog at the Eighth Judicial District Court. Read this installment of “View from the Bench” written by Judge Linda Marie Bell.
