Nevada Supreme Court adopts a new District Court Rule 27 regarding the Placement of Children
On August 17, 2022, the Nevada Supreme Court received a petition requesting the court consider amending the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure to include a rule regarding the placement of dependent children in a qualified residential treatment program. On Sept. 27, 2022, the court issued an order in ADKT 601 adopting the new rule as Rule 27 […]
Federal Court Issues Warning about Trending Scam
On Sept. 15, 2022, the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada issued a press release reminding the public that the federal courts do not place phone calls or emails requesting money to avoid arrest. The press release was issued in response to a trending scam targeting citizens throughout the U.S., including Nevada. Scammers […]
Eighth Judicial District Court assigns MAT cases
On September 1, 2022, the Eighth Judicial District Court issued Administrative Order (AO) 22-11, which reassigns MAT re-entry court cases. According to the order, “All MAT Re-Entry Court cases are reassigned from Department 2 to Department 1. Judge Yeager will be assisted in the handling of these matters by Hearing Master Claudi L. Romney.”
Las Vegas Justice Court Proposes Eviction Rule Modifications
On August 30, 2022, the Nevada Supreme Court filed two petitions from the Las Vegas Township Justice Court, proposing amendments to, and enactment of a new rule, regarding the eviction process. ADKT 602 proposes changes to the Las Vegas Justice Court Local Rules of Practice 6.2 and 6.4, and the addition of new rule 6.8. […]
Las Vegas Justice Court Amends an Order Concerning DUI and Vehicular Crime Case Assignments
On August 26, 2022, the Las Vegas Township Justice Court filed Administrative Order (AO) 22-07, which supersedes AO 15-03 and assigns cases involving driving or operating a vessel under the influence of alcohol or controlled substance and vehicular crimes resulting in death or substantial bodily harm to a single department. Cases in which the defendants […]
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Five Tips to Improve Client Communication in 2021
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Five Tips to Market Your Personal Injury Practice in 2021
2020 has been a year unlike any other. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everything from where we go to how much time we spend in our […]
Are You Ready for a Paperless Law Firm? It’s never been a better time to make the switch
Going paperless is attractive to law firms for a variety of different reasons. It’s better for the environment, most clients prefer it, it reduces storage costs and it can make your firm more efficient on a day-to-day basis..