Each year, the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) conducts the Power of Associations Awards, demonstrating the positive economic and societal impacts delivered by professional groups. The State Bar of Nevada won the 2023 Silver Award for the innovative and successful Section Pro Bono Challenge. The 3,115 hours contributed through the Section Pro Bono Challenge […]
On July 21, 2023, the Eighth Judicial District Court issued Administrative Order (AO) 23-04, regarding photographing, filming, and recording non-judicial proceedings within the district’s courthouses. The order, which is effective immediately, prohibits photographing, recording, or filming in the common areas of Eighth Judicial District Court courthouses, including the ante-areas of the courtrooms, without obtaining prior […]
Adam Ganz has been selected for the ADR/Discovery Commissioner post with the Eighth Judicial District Court. Ganz has 25 years of civil litigation experience as a trial attorney, and he has litigated a significant number of cases and participated in many jury trials, evidentiary hearings, arbitrations, and mediations. He has worked in multiple appellate courts, […]
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo signed into law AB 398, which modifies the Nevada Insurance Code (NRS Title 57). The new law states that as of October 1, 2023, Nevada insurers are prohibited from issuing or renewing a liability insurance policy containing language where that policy’s limit is reduced by (or where the availability of coverage […]
On June 21, 2023, the State Bar of Nevada’s Board of Governors adopted revisions to its Creed of Professionalism and Civility. The revised creed is now available on the state bar’s website, including a downloadable PDF. After its adoption in January 2023, the creed was distributed widely online, in print, and at in-person events. Based […]
The State Bar of Nevada was pleased to present its 2023 Membership Awards during its annual Bar Conference, which took place June 21-23, 2023, in New York City. These awards recognize individuals and organizations for their service to the bar and their contributions to the legal profession. The 2023 award recipients include: Medal of Justice […]
June 8, 2023 | Category:
PostThe State Bar of Nevada is pleased to announce that the LGBT Section has won the state bar’s Section Pro Bono Challenge! As a result, the section will receive the State Bar of Nevada 2023 Volunteer of the Year award. LGBT Section Chair Kevin Kampschror will accept the award at the annual Bar Conference in […]
May 31, 2023 | Category:
PostThe Eighth Judicial District Court invites comments from attorneys and the public regarding the following three candidates under consideration for the role of ADR/Discovery Commissioner: Michelle Tobler John Hawley Adam Ganz Input on the candidates can be emailed to the Eighth Judicial District Court Human Resources office at EJDCRecruitment@clarkcountycourts.us, mailed to 200 Lewis Ave, Las […]
On May 17, 2023, the Las Vegas Township Justice Court issued Administrative Order (AO) 23-04, establishing a Resort Corridor Court. The court consists of a single department that is assigned a docket of all criminal cases where the alleged offense was committed within the Resort Corridor. The Resort Corridor is identified as Metro Area Command […]
The 2023 Board of Governors elections concluded on May 11. The following candidates were elected to the Board of Governors and will be sworn in to begin their three-year terms at the state bar’s Annual Bar Conference, on June 23, 2023: District 1: Clark County Terry Coffing Andrew Craner Maggie Lambrose Will Sykes District 4: Washoe […]
