Changing of the guard at District Court
On July 1, the new fiscal year begins. The new year brings a new chief judge and presiding judges at District Court. Judge Linda Marie Bell was elected to replace outgoing Chief Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez. The chief judge maintains responsibility for managing the administration of [...]
Retired District Court Judge Allan Earl passed away and leaves behind a respected legacy
Retired District Court Judge Allan R. Earl passed away March 20. Judge Earl was a respected jurist who served on the Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court bench from 2000 to 2014. He was appointed to the bench by Governor Kenny Guinn.“Judge Earl was a great [...]
Students get front row seat to the justice system
Judge Kathleen Delaney had a fifth grade class from St. Viator’s sit in on her calendar. After watching the wheels of justice turn in the courtroom, the wheels in the students’ minds were turning. They asked the judge some very thoughtful questions. One student got [...]
10 insider tips from law clerks to improve court filings
At the December Civil Bench Bar, judicial law clerks/former law clerks shared some insider tips on how to improve court filings.Judicial law clerks work closely with judges, provide assistance and research issues before the judge. They help judges wade through and manage the mountains of filings that [...]
The Legal Aid Center and six judges team up to offer free CLE on recent Nevada Supreme Court Rulings
Eighth Judicial District Court judges have teamed up with the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada to offer insight on recent Nevada Supreme Court decisions with a free Continuing Legal Education (CLE) session on Jan. 27 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Regional Justice [...]
Last call to join competition in Civil Bench-Bar Chili Cook-off
Civil Bench-Bar meetings always provide plenty of food for thought for those practicing civil law, but the January 10 noon meeting in courtroom 3A, will have the added bonus of featuring a chili cook-off. It’s a tasty way to get the latest Civil Division info, find [...]
What attorneys need to know about Discovery changes to the procedures for the Report and Recommendations
Discovery Commissioner Bulla has made changes to the discovery procedures for the Report and Recommendations. The parties only have to submit the original Report and Recommendations. Copies are no longer required.Pursuant to N.E.F.C.R. 9, after Commissioner Bulla signs the Report and Recommendations , the parties [...]
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Tuesday Civil Bench Bar Meeting will offer insight on the latest court developments
The next Civil Bench Bar Meeting of the Eighth Judicial District Court will offer insight on the latest court developments including changes to some discovery procedures. The meeting will be Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 12:05 p.m. in courtroom 15D at the Regional Justice Center, 200 Lewis [...]
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Escape the heat and pick up valuable info at Tuesday Civil Bench Bar
Attorneys in civil practice are invited to escape the heat, grab a bite and pick up tips to improve their practice at the Civil Bench Bar Meeting Tuesday, Aug. 9 at 12:05 p.m. in District Court courtroom 15C at the Regional Justice Center. Changes that will [...]
Civil Bench Bar Meeting to offer up killer tips to step-up civil practice
The Civil Bench Bar is this Tuesday, July 12 at 12:05 p.m. in courtroom 15D at the Regional Justice Center. Lots of hot topics will come up that will help those practicing civil law. Discussion will include the Courts’ jurisdictional limits, arbitration, etc.Last month’s Bench [...]