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Las Vegas Justice Court Reopens Customer Service Counter for Traffic Cases

On Tuesday, March 29, the Las Vegas Township Justice Court issued Administrative Order (AO) 22-03, which rescinds AO 21-09, effective immediately. AO 21-09 established temporary procedures at the court to maintain public safety during the pandemic and to comply with legislative changes. AO 22-03 states that the court’s online case resolution platform is now online […]

Clark County Courts Issue Order Reassigning Civil and Criminal Cases

On Friday, March 25, 2022, the Eighth Judicial District Court issued Administrative Order (AO) 22-05 reassigning cases as follows: Department 2 will replace Department 9 on the homicide team, and the homicide cases currently being heard in Department 9 are reassigned to Department 2. All civil cases currently being heard by Department 2 will be […]

State Bar of Nevada Announces 2022 Award Recipients

The State Bar of Nevada is pleased to announce the following women as the recipients of the 2022 Bryan K. Scott Trailblazer Award. The Bryan K. Scott Trailblazer Award is presented to members of the state bar who exemplify the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in Nevada’s legal community. Recipients are those who […]

Washoe County District Court Issues Administrative Orders re: Jury Trials

From March 7 to March 9, 2022, the Second Judicial District Court issued four administrative orders regarding jury trials. These orders include: Administrative Order 2022-01: regarding the resumption of jury trials on the criminal docket, and cases that will be prioritized as part of Trial Flight (TF) 22. Unless otherwise ordered by pre-trial order in […]

Grinvald to Become Next Boyd Law School Dean

On Wednesday, March 2, the William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV announced that Leah Chan Grinvald will become the next dean for the William S. Boyd School of Law, effective July 1, 2022. Grinvald, who was selected following a national search for the position, is currently associate dean for academic affairs and professor […]

Opening: ABA House of Delegates Representative

The American Bar Association’s (ABA) House of Delegates is the policy-making body of the association. The house meets twice each year, at the ABA Annual and Midyear Meetings. The State Bar of Nevada Board of Governors appoints two delegates that represent the State Bar of Nevada at the ABA House of Delegates’ meetings. The board […]

Las Vegas Justice Court Adopts Policies Governing Justices of the Peace Pro Tempore

On Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, the Las Vegas Township Justice Court issued Administrative Order 22-02, establishing policies applicable to all categories of justice of the peace pro tempore. The order addresses: Making appearances and being listed as attorney of record; Recusal; Election restrictions; Recruitment processes; Restrictions on duties; and Disqualification. The order also rescinds Administrative […]

Las Vegas Justice Court Rescinds Mask Mandate

On Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, the Las Vegas Township Justice Court filed Administrative Order 22-01, which rescinds the mask mandate implemented by Administrative Order 21-07, effective immediately.

Eighth Judicial District Court Seeks Input on Candidates for Probate Commissioner

The Eighth Judicial District Court invites the public to provide comments regarding candidates for a probate commissioner position for the court. The selected hearing master will be responsible for hearing matters and rendering legal opinions and decisions in relevant case law. Submit written and signed public comments via fax to 702-671-4560 or email at EJDCRecruitment@clarkcountycourts.us, […]

2022 Bar Conference: June 23-24

We look forward to hosting the 2022 Bar Conference June 23 – 24, in the heart of wine country! Programming for the conference theme, Cultivating Leadership, will focus on developing leadership skills to take on responsibility in our offices, retain clients, and serve as stewards in our communities. We will begin with a Welcome Reception on […]