February 28, 2023 | Category:
BlogFebruary is Black History Month, and the state bar recognizes and honors the achievements of all Black Nevadans in the legal profession. This week, we spotlight three more Black individuals: Ninth Circuit Judge Johnnie Rawlinson, City Attorney Bryan Scott, and Dr. Brittnie Watkins. The Honorable Johnnie Blakeney Rawlinson Nominated by President Bill Clinton in August 1997, […]
February 23, 2023 | Category:
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PostOn Feb. 22, 2023, the Eighth Judicial District Court issued Administrative Order (AO) 23-02, which establishes a court-led special committee to evaluate minor guardianship case types. According to the order, the committee’s goal is to “provide the most efficient service and access to justice to those involved with minor guardianship cases.” The order appoints Judge […]
February 21, 2023 | Category:
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PostJudges Mari D. Parladé, Jennifer L.G. Schwartz, and Anna Albertson, who serve on the Eighth Judicial District Court, will be ceremonially sworn in at an investiture on Feb. 22 at 2:30 p.m. Investitures are formal ceremonies with significant symbolism, as new judges publicly swear an oath to uphold justice. The investiture will be live-streamed at […]
February 13, 2023 | Category:
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PostThe Nevada Commission on Judicial Selection convened over four days, from February 7 – 10, 2023, to interview 33 applicants vying to be appointed to one of five vacancies on the Eighth Judicial District Court. The commission has completed its work in four of the five seats by selecting three nominees in Departments VII, XIXX, […]
The Nevada Commission on Judicial Selection forwarded the names of three nominees to Governor Joe Lombardo for appointment to fill the judicial vacancy in the Eighth Judicial District Court, Dept. 7. The commission will convene to interview 23 more applicants for vacancies in Departments 29, C, N, and O. Department 7’s seat was made vacant […]
The next Civil Bench-Bar Meeting will be held at noon on Tuesday, February 14, via Zoom. For the Zoom link, please RSVP to denmanl@clarkcountycourts.us. Lincoln, Gustafson & Cercos is hosting the Zoom conference.
On January 3, the Second Judicial District Court (SJDC) released Administrative Order 2023-02 pertaining to establishing a competency court and implementing procedures for the court. Judge Egan Walker, Department 7, is appointed to serve as the presiding judge in the SJDC Competency Court. All initial civil competency matters filed in SJDC arising before bind over […]
On January 3, the Second Judicial District Court released Administrative Order 2023-01 pertaining to the issuance of amended letters in probate proceedings in which the Washoe County Public Administrator is appointed. Effective January 3, any letter of special administration, letters of administration, or letters testamentary issued in the name of Donald L. Cavallo, or any […]
February 6, 2023 | Category:
PostOn February 6, 2023, the Las Vegas Township Justice Court issued Administrative Order (AO) 23-02. According to the order, “… in the interests of judicial economy and to prevent the delay of justice, a Justice of the Peace may retain cases previously assigned to them if said cases are being reassigned under a categorical caseload […]
