Sean M. Tanko has been named as the probate commissioner for the Eighth Judicial District Court. He is expected to join the court by June. He replaces former Probate Commissioner Wesley Yamishita who retired in November 2021. Tanko has more than 19 years of probate experience, including work as a sole proprietor of a law […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
February 22, 2022 | Category:
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PostThe 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 […]
February 22, 2022 | Category:
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PostOn 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 […]
February 11, 2022 | Category:
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PostOn 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.
February 10, 2022 | Category:
PostOn Thursday, February 10, 2022, the Eighth Judicial District Court issued Administrative Order (AO) 22-04, which strikes mask requirements found in AO 21-04. AO 22-04 states, “Although masks are no longer required, there may be circumstances in which it is prudent to wear masks, and this order does not prevent any individual from wearing a […]
