Tuesday Civil Bench Bar will be a good use of time and good for you
The Tuesday Civil Bench Bar at noon, in courtroom 15D at the RJC, will be an opportunity to get food for thought and actual food while you’re doing it. The lineup of topics will include Nevada Supreme Court Civil decision review and what they mean [...]
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Scammers Revive Jury Duty Hoax That Demands Thousands For Bogus Warrants
For several years running, a new scam surfaces around this time of year, that falsely uses the name of the court or a judge to steal money from some of the most vulnerable in our community. This time, the scammers targeted at least one disabled [...]
Time is of the essence in short trials
Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez, Attorney Pat Chapin, chairman of the ADR section of the State Bar with Commissioner Beecroft for recognition of timer donation.In a short trial, time is of the essence: one day, three hours for each side. It’s a tight schedule that must be [...]
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Join the movement to improve graduation rates in Clark County
Attorneys, mental health professionals, law enforcement officers, retired teachers and other qualified applicants are invited to join the movement to improve graduation rates in Clark County. The Truancy Diversion Program (TDP) is looking to expand its successful program and needs volunteers to serve as school judges [...]
E-filing changes coming – Costs slashed through flat fee – services upgraded
After recently receiving approval from the Nevada Supreme Court, District Court is taking over the responsibility for the overall administration of public access through a single portal with access to all case types. The court plans to change the remote access fee from the current [...]
Take a pro bono case or four
“You should all take a pro bono case or four;” that’s the advice attorney Carrie Primas gave her colleagues at the January Family Bench-Bar meeting after being honored as Pro Bono Advisory Council volunteer of the month.Carrie raised an issue of concern that got people talking [...]
Guardianship Bench Bar to offer latest news and Q&A session
A guardianship Bench-Bar meeting will be held Feb. 1 at 11:30 a.m. at the Public Guardian’s Office, 515 Shadow Lane. Topics covered will include processes and procedures; code review and proposed changes; notices; news you can use, including guardianship committee updates; and a question and [...]
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Upcoming Family Bench Bar To Give Attorneys Practicing Family Law Info To Be More Effective in Court
Attorneys who attend the upcoming Family Bench Bar on January 28, will get info that should help navigate practicing in the Family Division. The meeting, to be held at noon in Family Courtroom 9 at 601 N. Pecos Road, will open with announcements and updates, [...]
Specialty Courts To Celebrate Graduation As Court Preps For Program Expansion
District Court will celebrate another specialty court graduation just as the program prepares to ramp up with a new infusion of funding. The newly minted specialty court grads will receive certificates and accolades on Friday, Jan. 15 at 2 p.m., in the Regional Justice Center [...]
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Med/Mal Sweeps Coming February 1
The medical/dental malpractice status check calendar (a.k.a. med/mal sweeps) will be held on Monday, Feb. 1 at 8:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Regional Justice Center, 200 Lewis Ave., courtroom 15D. The calendar will be heard by Judge Jerry Wiese in numerical case number [...]