Pajama appearances are out – Impressive stats are in at District Court
Virtual appearances were a hot topic at a recent Civil Bench-Bar meeting. ADKT 0581 Order Adopting Recommendations of the Commission to Study Best Practices for Virtual Advocacy in Nevada’s Courts became effective February 1, 2024, and judges offered insight on some of the best practices. Judge Gloria Sturman made it clear that District Court now […]
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Dynamic duo of judges honored for using superpowers to advance women in law
Judges Nancy Allf and Gloria Sturman have been friends for a long time. They attended their first Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys (SNAWA) luncheon in Las Vegas together in 1983. Judge Sturman’s plan at the time was to stay in Las Vegas for two years. Judge Allf hatched a different five-year plan that led […]
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New Probate Commissioner named to serve in Eighth Judicial District Court
Sean M. Tanko has been named as the probate commissioner for the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada. He is expected to join the court by June. He replaces former Probate Commissioner Wesley Yamishita who retired in November 2021.Commissioner Tanko’s has more than 19 years [...]
Two district court judges honored as trailblazers by state bar
Judge Nancy Allf and Judge Gloria Sturman have both been selected for the 2022 Bryan K. Scott Trailblazer Award by the State Bar of Nevada. The Trailblazer Award was established last year, to be given to members who exemplify the importance of diversity, equity and [...]
December 14 Civil Bench-Bar meeting promises to enlighten and entertain attorneys who attend
The December 14 Civil Bench-Bar meeting for lawyers at noon promises to be filled with good information and a little bit of fun too. Chief Judge Linda Marie Bell will give an important update on the latest developments that will impact attorneys practicing in the [...]
May 8 Civil-Bench Bar to offer free attorney CLE on Motions in Limine
Motions in Limine can be a game-changer in a case. That’s why it’s a good idea to attend the May 8, noon Civil Bench-Bar meeting in courtroom 10D, with free (continuing legal education) CLE on Motions in Limine. The session will offer useful tips on making [...]
The April 10 Civil Bench Bar Meeting will offer attorneys alternative to boring unproductive lunch
The Apr. 10 noon Civil Bench Bar Meeting in courtroom 10D, will offer attorneys an alternative to a boring, unproductive lunch, with a lunch meeting filled with useful information and networking.Judge Joanna Kishner will give the latest details from the Civil Rules Committee. A panel [...]
Probate, Trust, Elder Law Bench-Bar focused on what’s new to protect vulnerable population
The joint Guardianship, Probate, Trust, Elder Law Bench-Bar meeting gave attorneys in attendance a whole lot of useful information on what’s new to protect one of our community’s most vulnerable populations.Nevada Deputy Secretary of State, Gail Anderson highlighted new features added to the Nevada Lockbox [...]
Wildfires won’t stop flow of important legislative information at July 11 Civil Bench-Bar
Wildfires in Northern Nevada have reportedly caused the Nevada Legislature website to go down just when many changes impacting the courts are going into effect. The good news is that attorneys who are looking to get the top information on legislation impacting the courts can [...]
Ribbon-cutting officially opens new Nevada Supreme Court and Court of Appeals building
A ribbon-cutting marked the official opening for the new courthouse for the Supreme Court of Nevada and the Nevada Court of Appeals on March 27. A who’s-who of officials were present for the celebration that took place on the same day that the Raiders NFL [...]
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