Court-Annexed Arbitration: The Limit’s Increased, NOW WHAT?
Live webcast free for CCBA members on April 15, 2026
- Guest speakers: Hon. Erin Truman and Hon. Adam Ganz, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)/Discovery Commissioners, Eighth Judicial District Court
- Course description: This program will discuss how the passage of AB3 affects the future of the Court-Annexed Arbitration Program in the EJDC. The changes to the rules, including the recent ADKT 0630, will be presented and practice pointers will be given regarding how to present your case at the Request for Exemption stage. The Commissioners look forward to questions and discussion regarding evaluation of cases that exceed the new $100,000.00 limit.
- Produced by: Stephen F. Smith of CCBA’s CLE Committee
- When: Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 12:00 to 1:15 p.m.
- Where: Online via Zoom
- Offers: 1.0 general credits for Nevada lawyers
- Attendance fee:
- Live presentation (via Zoom): FREE for CCBA Members. Not a CCBA member? Join/renew now.
- Recorded materials rental: $25/CCBA Member or $50/non-member
- RSVP to CCBA by 4/13/2026: Complete the RSVP form or call 702-387-6011
- Note: Register now and add it to your calendar. The Zoom link will be sent to registrants the day before the live webcast.
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Judicial Candidate Profiles (2026)
View 2026 Judicial Candidate Profiles:
- Adam Ganz, Candidate for Eighth Judicial District Court, Dept. 13
- Gary Thompson, Candidate for Henderson Municipal Court, Dept. 1
- Catherine Wiersch, Candidate for Henderson Municipal Court, Dept. 1
- Lance Hendron, Candidate for Henderson Justice Court, Dept. 3
- Trent L. Richards, Candidate for Justice of the Peace, Henderson Township, Dept. 4
- Rae Canady, Candidate for Las Vegas Municipal Court, Dept. 1
- Allycia Murphy, Candidate for Las Vegas Municipal Court, Dept. 2
CCBA is offering the paid placement of Judicial Candidate Profiles to be listed on the bar’s website to all judicial candidates (incumbents and challengers) who are running for a seat on the bench in Nevada’s election in 2026. For more information, see https://clarkcountybar.org/judicial-candidate-profile-offer-2026/.
Bar Committee Meetings
Bar committees plan bar activities and services. CCBA members are invited to help our non-profit organization in its efforts to enrich the lives and careers of our members and our community. Upcoming meetings:
- Tue., Apr. 8, 2026 (12-1 p.m.) – CLE Committee – Meeting via Zoom
- Fri., Apr. 10, 2026 (12-1 p.m.) – Publications Committee – Meeting via Zoom
- Thu., Apr. 16, 2026 (12-1 p.m.) – New Lawyers Committee – Meeting in person at CCBA, 717 S. 8th Street, Las Vegas (with Zoom option)
- Fri., Apr. 17, 2026 – (12-1 p.m.) – Diversity and Inclusion Committee for Equity (DICE) – Meeting via Zoom
- Fri., May 1, 2026 (12-1 p.m.) – Community Service Committee – Meeting via Zoom
- Wed. May 6, 2026 (12-1 p.m.) – Legal Support Professionals Committee – Meeting in person at CCBA, 717 S. 8th Street, Las Vegas (with Zoom option)
For more information about a committee, see https://clarkcountybar.org/about/committees/. To confirm meeting dates, times, and/or location, contact the CCBA office at 702-387-6011.
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Free Lunchtime Learning CLE Programs
Live webcasts included with 2026 CCBA membership!
CCBA members can get access for up to 13 hours of CLE programming provided via live webcasts (via Zoom) with a current CCBA membership. Offer includes CLE reporting for each completed program. To benefit from this complimentary bar service, the CCBA member must RSVP for the scheduled webcast and login to participate in the live webcast.
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