Signs of the time at the courthouse
Signs are everywhere. People tend to ignore them. But in the COVID era it is worth your time to pay attention to the signs, such as those at the courthouse that convey what’s open, what’s closed, what’s moving and where to go to get what [...]
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District Court welcomes new Discovery commissioner to help with Discovery and Alternative Dispute Resolution
The new District Court ADR/Discovery Commissioner Jay Young hit the ground running with the court on March 8. Commissioner Erin Truman and Commissioner Young will be splitting civil Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and discovery duties by department as follows:Commissioner Truman: Departments 1, 2, 3, 4, [...]
It’s in the rules
“It’s in the rules – read the rules,” was a well-worn mantra from Commissioner Chris Beecroft Jr. in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) at District Court. Chris passed away on Dec. 26, 2016. In addition to his work in Discovery, Commissioner Beecroft oversaw the Alternative Dispute [...]
Judge Bryce Duckworth Takes On Role To Preside Over District Court Family Division
Judge Bryce Duckworth will take on the role to preside over the Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court Family Division, effective January 1. Judge Duckworth will take over for Judge Charles Hoskin, who has served as the presiding judge of the Family Division for two terms.“I [...]
August Med-Med Sweeps get much done to keep cases tracking
The revamped Medical Dental Malpractice Status Check Calendar, more commonly known as Med-Mal Sweeps, held on Aug. 7 went swiftly and smoothly with 155 cases calendared. The only cases called were the new cases which were never previously set for trial, and cases reassigned from [...]