Courthouse book drive for CCSD brings in boxes of books to be put into the hands of young readers
A recent book drive at the Regional Justice Center and at Family Court brought in boxes of books to be given to students, teachers and for use at an upcoming book fair. Thanks to all those who lugged in bags and boxes to contribute books. The [...]
Vets wrapped in Quilt of Valor to help them on their lifelong journey
Recovery is a lifelong journey. Two recent District Court veterans’ court graduates will have something special to remind them to stay solid in their recovery. At a recent graduation ceremony, the vets were wrapped in a Quilt of Valor by presiding veterans’ court Judge Adrianna [...]
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Kids won when lawyers faced-off with doctors on the tennis court
The lawyersFor the past six years in late April, tennis players from the legal and medical communities have suited-up to compete in the lawyers vs. doctors tennis tournament as a fun way to raise money for the Marty Hennessey Inspiring Children Foundation. The doctors won [...]
Family Bench Bar to offer latest information for attorneys in family law
The Family Bench Bar meeting on May 18 at noon, in courtroom 9 at Family Court, 601 N. Pecos Road, will offer latest information for attorneys practicing family law. The meeting will also offer an opportunity to bring up questions and issues. Judge Charles Hoskin will [...]
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Teaching kids about justice
District Court Judge Jennifer Togliatti gave four third grade classes from the Las Vegas Day School a great lesson on justice through mock trials. The students played the parts of judges, lawyers, victims, witnesses, jurors and defendants. The mock trials: Big Bad Wolf vs. Curly Pig, [...]
Big switch happens May 15 – Don’t be left in the cold
On Monday, May 15, the legacy E-Filing system will be turned to read-only, and all new filings must be done by File and Serve. District Court E-filing has been upgraded with the highly anticipated File and Serve roll-out. The court held multiple training sessions at the [...]
Make a move to bolster your probate/trust/elder law practice by attending the joint Bench-Bar meeting
A joint Bench Bar meeting will be held Monday, May 15 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Regional Justice Center courtroom 10D, 200 Lewis Ave. The meeting will offer information to help navigate legislative changes and should prove to be useful for those practicing [...]
Big Bad Wolf’s Bluster And Goldilocks’ Charm To Be Put To The Test In Front Of Junior Jury To Teach Lessons On Justice
Four third grade classes will try Goldilocks and the Big Bad Wolf during two days of mock trials before District Court Judge Jennifer Togliatti on May 10 at noon and 1 p.m., and May 11 at noon and 1 p.m. in courtroom 10C at the [...]
May 9 Civil Bench Bar Meeting to offer inside look at new Nevada Supreme Court
The May 9 Civil Bench Bar meeting will offer an inside look at the new Nevada Supreme Court at 408 E. Clark Ave. with a special tour from noon to 12:30 p.m. Parking is available at the Historic Fifth Street School (401 S. 4th Street, [...]
Hearing Master Named For Eighth Judicial District Court Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
Hearing Master Erin Lee TrumanAfter a thorough three-tiered recruitment process that included public input, Erin Lee Truman was selected to fill the hearing master post for the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Program. Hearing Master Truman has been practicing law in Las Vegas since 1992. She [...]