Nevada Supreme Court Receives Proposal to Allow Law School Graduates Limited Practice of Law for Legal Services Programs
On July 27, 2023, the Nevada Supreme Court received a petition in ADKT 611 requesting the court adopt proposed Nevada Supreme Court Rule 49.5. The proposed rule would allow law school graduates who have not yet passed the Nevada Bar Exam to practice law under limited circumstances under the supervision of organized legal services programs. […]
State Bar receives ASAE award for Section Pro Bono Challenge in 2023
Each year, the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) conducts the Power of Associations Awards, demonstrating the positive economic and societal impacts delivered by professional groups. The State Bar of Nevada won the 2023 Silver Award for the innovative and successful Section Pro Bono Challenge. The 3,115 hours contributed through the Section Pro Bono Challenge […]
Eighth Judicial District Court issues order re: Image Gathering
On July 21, 2023, the Eighth Judicial District Court issued Administrative Order (AO) 23-04, regarding photographing, filming, and recording non-judicial proceedings within the district’s courthouses. The order, which is effective immediately, prohibits photographing, recording, or filming in the common areas of Eighth Judicial District Court courthouses, including the ante-areas of the courtrooms, without obtaining prior […]
Ganz Becomes New ADR/Discovery Commissioner
Adam Ganz has been selected for the ADR/Discovery Commissioner post with the Eighth Judicial District Court. Ganz has 25 years of civil litigation experience as a trial attorney, and he has litigated a significant number of cases and participated in many jury trials, evidentiary hearings, arbitrations, and mediations. He has worked in multiple appellate courts, […]
Insurance Law Changes Affect Attorney Malpractice Policy
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo signed into law AB 398, which modifies the Nevada Insurance Code (NRS Title 57). The new law states that as of October 1, 2023, Nevada insurers are prohibited from issuing or renewing a liability insurance policy containing language where that policy’s limit is reduced by (or where the availability of coverage […]
State Bar Revises Civility creed
On June 21, 2023, the State Bar of Nevada’s Board of Governors adopted revisions to its Creed of Professionalism and Civility. The revised creed is now available on the state bar’s website, including a downloadable PDF. After its adoption in January 2023, the creed was distributed widely online, in print, and at in-person events. Based […]
State Bar of Nevada Announces Membership Award Recipients for 2023
The State Bar of Nevada was pleased to present its 2023 Membership Awards during its annual Bar Conference, which took place June 21-23, 2023, in New York City. These awards recognize individuals and organizations for their service to the bar and their contributions to the legal profession. The 2023 award recipients include: Medal of Justice […]
Las Vegas Justice Court Establishes Resort Corridor Court
On May 17, 2023, the Las Vegas Township Justice Court issued Administrative Order (AO) 23-04, establishing a Resort Corridor Court. The court consists of a single department that is assigned a docket of all criminal cases where the alleged offense was committed within the Resort Corridor. The Resort Corridor is identified as Metro Area Command […]
Board of Governors: 2023 Election Results
The 2023 Board of Governors elections concluded on May 11. The following candidates were elected to the Board of Governors and will be sworn in to begin their three-year terms at the state bar’s Annual Bar Conference, on June 23, 2023: District 1: Clark County Terry Coffing Andrew Craner Maggie Lambrose Will Sykes District 4: Washoe […]
Exam results for February 2023
The unofficial pass list for the February 2023 Nevada Bar Exam is now available for viewing.
Nevada Pattern Criminal Jury instructions now available as a free download
The Criminal Jury Instructions Subcommittee of the Nevada Supreme Court’s Statewide Criminal Rules Committee has released a new publication of criminal jury instruction templates. Nevada Pattern Criminal Jury Instructions is available as a free download through the State Bar of Nevada’s online store. Years in the making, Nevada Pattern Criminal Jury Instructions has been compiled […]
State Bar Board of Governors Adopts Creed of Professionalism & Civility
The bar’s Board of Governors has been diligently working to address issues impacting the practice of law in Nevada. For example, we hear from members that lack of civility from their colleagues continues to affect attorney wellbeing. So, this past January, the board’s Civility Taskforce presented a formal Creed of Professionalism and Civility, which the […]