Month: August 2023

Law Students Invited to Join Sections for Free

The State Bar of Nevada includes more than 25 practice area sections – networking and volunteer groups centered on a particular type of law practice. These communities are an invaluable source of information, mentorship, opportunities, and more. Several sections permit law school students to join – without charge – even before you’ve passed the bar […]

Nevada Supreme Court Sets Rule Change Hearings for Oct. 2

The Nevada Supreme Court has set hearing dates for the following two administrative orders: ADKT 0445: This petition seeks to amend Nevada Rule of Professional Conduct (NRPC) 1.8(e), which prohibits lawyers from providing financial support to clients in connection with pending or contemplated litigation, with limited exceptions.   ADKT 0611: This petition seeks to adopt […]

Las Vegas Justice Court Implements Rule Preventing Photography, Filming, or Recording

On August 9, 2023, the Las Vegas Township Justice Court issued Administrative Order 23-05, which supplements the Eighth Judicial District Court’s AO 23-04. The order prohibits photography, filming, or recording in the public areas of the Las Vegas Justice Court unless authorized by the court’s chief judge or court administrator. To request approval, a requestor […]

State Bar now Provides Free Job Listings on the Career Center to Rural Organizations

To encourage the delivery of needed legal services to Nevada’s rural communities, the State Bar of Nevada will make job listings on its Career Center available at no charge to law firms, legal organizations, and courts located in counties with populations of 100,000 people or fewer. For information and instructions on how to post open […]