Congratulations to everyone who passed the most recent Nevada Bar Exam! The unofficial pass list for the July 2021 Nevada Bar Exam is now available for viewing. Information regarding the swearing-in ceremonies is also available.
Effective this month, administration of the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education now falls under the purview of the State Bar of Nevada. This change follows a Supreme Court Order issued earlier this year, which provides office space, employment, and oversight of CLE Board staff under the administration of the state bar’s Board of Governors. […]
On July 27, 2021, the City of Reno Municipal Court issued Administrative Order 2021-01, waiving community service obligations for service ordered between March 9, 2020 through July 12, 2021. In order to qualify for the waiver, the service must also meet the following conditions: No other conditions were ordered; The community service consisted of 24 […]
On July 27, the Las Vegas Township Justice Court issued Administrative Order 21-08, which reestablishes the customer service hours of the court to include Fridays. Effective immediately, the customer service hours are: Monday – Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. In addition, Friday is deemed a judicial day for […]
On July 21, 2021, the Las Vegas Municipal Court issued Judicial/Administrative Order JO-2.58, which requires attorneys and members of the public to wear face coverings that cover their noses and mouths at all times while in the Las Vegas Municipal Court and while in any security screening line to enter the City of Las Vegas […]
The Second Judicial District Court has issued two new orders regarding the resumption of court services following closures related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Administrative Order 2021-05(B) notes the changes to court procedure as it continues reopening, effective July 6, 2021. The order notes that while in-person court proceedings are occurring, appearance by remote means is […]
On July 6, 2021, the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada issued General Order 2021-03, which designates the district’s magistrate judges to exercise jurisdiction over civil matters. The magistrate judges are specifically designated to enter final judgements in civil cases, provided all parties to the case consent to proceed before the judges as […]
On June 30, 2021, the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada issued General Order 2021-04, establishing a permanent patent program for that court. Chief Judge Miranda M. Du, Judge Gloria M. Navarro, and Judge Robert C. Jones are designated program judges for the District of Nevada. Any judge who is not a designated […]
The State Bar of Nevada presented its 2021 Membership Awards on June 18, 2021, at the Hotel Del in Coronado, California, during the Annual Bar Conference. Video of the event is now available for viewing. Please join us in recognizing the invaluable contributions of these attorneys: Presidential Award: J. Randall Jones Medal of Justice: Connie […]
On Thursday, June 17, 2021, Nevada Supreme Court Justice Ron Parraguirre administered the oaths of office for state bar President Ann Morgan, President-Elect Paola Armeni, Vice President Julie Cavanaugh-Bill and governor Marisa Rodriguez. This is the first time the State Bar of Nevada has had all of its board officer roles filled by women. A […]
