The push is on to be prepared for trial
The Family Court caseload has a significant volume of propria persona (pro per) cases. That volume presents challenges. Steps have been taken to help those who represent themselves with resources through the Family Law Self-Help Center and website http://www.familylawselfhelpcenter.org.The push is also on to get [...]
Civil Bench Bar today at noon – Hot topics on agenda
The Civil Bench Bar meeting is today at noonThe agenda includes a review of the Nevada Supreme Court Civil Decisions from March:Tom v. Innovative Home Systems, LLC, 132 Nev.Ad.Op. 15 (March 10, 2016)(Appeals Ct.; 2-1)Hairr v. District Court, 132 Nev.Ad.Op. 16 (March 10, 2016)(3-0)Rish v. Simao, 132 [...]
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Harry Potter makes charges disappear and teaches fourth graders valuable lessons
A jury of his peers found Harry Potter not-guilty of the charge of misuse of magic. It may sound silly, but the premise of Harry Potter in trial gave a class of fourth grade students a great foundation to learn how justice works.The junior legal [...]
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Harry Potter Must Appear In Court To Make Illegal Use Of Magic Charges Disappear
Fourth grade students from The Meadows School will learn the basics of criminal trials when they serve as judge, jury, lawyers and witnesses for the misappropriation of magic mock case on Tuesday, Apr. 5 at 10:30 a.m. at the Eighth Judicial District Court, in the [...]
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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 [...]
Former County Commissioner Myrna Williams Recognized For Her Contributions Supporting Founding Family Court
Those in attendance cheered as little girl wandered into the ceremony and Judge Frank Sullivan remarked, “that’s what this place is all about.”Elected officials come and go in Clark County, but former County Commissioner Myna Williams will get a permanent place as a community pillar [...]
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