The Nevada Plan – Nevada’s Comprehensive Licensing Examination By Richard Trachok, Esq. The Nevada Supreme Court has issued an order inviting public comments in ADKT 0594 regarding the administration of the Nevada Bar Exam. Comments are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, August 16, 2024, and may be submitted to nvscclerk@nvcourts.nv.gov. The Nevada Supreme Court […]
Nevada’s New Approach to Adjudication of Water Law Cases By Justice Ron Parraguirre, Nevada Supreme Court Nevada, like most western arid states, has seen significant litigation over its water resources. As resources dwindle, we can expect growing demand on court resources as well. Understanding the complex challenges ahead, the Nevada Supreme Court convened a Commission […]
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, […]
State Bar of Nevada on the Loss of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: May Her Memory be a Blessing By State Bar of Nevada President Eric Dobberstein With the passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the State Bar of Nevada reflects on her role in American jurisprudence, a defender of the discriminated, and […]
Keeping Cases Moving in Federal Court By Lance Hendron, Esq. As unprecedented as the COVID-19 pandemic is, we live in a time where working remotely while handling a large caseload is completely feasible. Although the transition to remote work has not been without its kinks, and my office is no exception, keeping cases moving may […]
Succession Planning: If You Fail to Plan, Then Plan to Fail By Louise Watson, Office of Bar Counsel, State Bar of Nevada Are you a sole practitioner? How would your law practice fare without you tomorrow? Do you have a plan in place for someone to step in to protect your clients’ interests? Or would […]
Legal Industry Trends from Clio: Overall Need for Lawyers Has Not Subsided By State Bar of Nevada Staff Clio, a State Bar of Nevada member benefit provider, has been researching the impact that COVID-19 has had on the legal industry. It regularly publishes the information it discovers in its Legal Trends reports. While one recent […]
Keeping Cases Moving in the Eighth Judicial District Court: Probate and Guardianships By Valerie Del Grosso, Esq. COVID-19 closures thoroughly stress-tested our business practices and systems, but we are better off for it. Here’s how our firm kept our cases moving (and our clients happy) during the COVID-19 pandemic: For context, our firm consists of […]
