Recorded CLE Seminars

New Bankruptcy Judge Appointed for Distict of Nevada

Updated Fee Schedules for Local Justice Courts – Effective July 1, 2013

Las Vegas Justice Court Sets Forth “Lead-Document” Requirements for E-Filing and a Standardized Format for Certain Documents in Civil Cases – Effective August 1, 20133

Las Vegas Justice Court Speeds Up Pre-Booking Process for Arrests on Traffic Bench Warrants

New Public Access Links on Las Vegas Justice Court website

USDC (NV) Lawyer Representatives Sought – Applications Due July 1, 2013

Las Vegas Municipal Court Now Offers Case Info Online

Federal CJA Panel Applications Due July 1, 2013

Federal Court Welcomes U.S. District Court Judge Andrew P. Gordon

Regional Justice Center South Gate Entrance Opened for Attorneys, Law Enforcement, and Jurors

November 20, 2013 | Category: Court News

On July 12, 2013, Judge Laurel Elizabeth Davis was sworn in to serve on the U.S. Bankruptycy Court for the District of Nevada. She will replace Judge Linda B. Riegle, who will retire on July 31, 2013. Judge Riegle will remain with the bankruptcy court on recall status through December 31, 2014. Get more information... Read more

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Effective July 1, 2013, two local justice courts will have newly updated fee schedules. Download the fee schedules for each: Las Vegas Justice Court (PDF) North Las Vegas Justice Court (PDF) The increases are to civil filling fees and result from the passage of AB 54 during this year’s Nevada legislative session.

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The Las Vegas Justice Court has released Administrative Order 13-02 (PDF) that sets forth “lead-document” requirements for e-filing and mandates a standardized format for certain documents in civil cases. Documents that do not comply with this administrative order may be rejected. Moreover, the order applies to all eviction notices served on or after August 1,... Read more

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Effective June 10, 2013, the Las Vegas Justice Court will initiate a new step in the process in the administrative matter regarding traffic bench warrants. In order to alleviate overcrowded conditions at the Clark County Detention Center, the Las Vegas Justice Court has determined that an expeditious additional “pre-booking” process is necessary for the handling... Read more

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The Las Vegas Justice Court now has a dedicated public-access website for criminal case information at https://www.clarkcountycourts.us/LVJCCriminal/default.aspx. Calendar searches can be conducted by attorney, case number, judicial officer, party, or date range at https://www.clarkcountycourts.us/Anonymous/default.asp.

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The United States District Court for the District of Nevada is accepting applications for three Lawyer Representative positions for the Unofficial Southern Division of the Court (Las Vegas). Lawyer Representatives provide vital input to the court on myriad of issues affecting the operations of the federal courts, including, but not limited to: rule changes; development... Read more

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Las Vegas Municipal Court case information can now be found online at www.lasvegasnevada.gov/courtsearch . The new search function allows those with a case number to enter the number and get information about a specific case including case history, fines owed and next court date. Additional information provided by the case search function includes violations, defendant... Read more

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The District Court Executive is accepting applications for appointments of new Federal Criminal Justice Act (CJA) Panel attorneys (appointment of counsel for indigent defendants) for the Unofficial Southern Division of the District of Nevada. Attorneys interested in appointment to the CJA Panel must submit an application to Lance S. Wilson, District Court Executive, by Monday,... Read more

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On Thursday, May 30, 2013, members of the bar are invited to attend the Investiture Ceremony for the Honorable Andrew P. Gordon as United States District Judge for the District of Nevada. The ceremony starts at 3:00 p.m. in the auditorium of the Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth Street, Las Vegas, Nevada. This... Read more

11 March 11, 2014 8th Judicial District Court Civil Bench Bar Meeting Starts: 12:05 pm Ends: 1:05 pm, March 11, 2014 Location: Regional Justice Center, Lewis Avenue, Las Vegas, NV, United States Description: Attorneys who have cases at the Eighth Judicial District Court (Las Vegas, NV), are welcome to attend the monthly meetings of the 8th Judicial District Court Civil Bench Bar Meeting. The meetings are usually held on the second Tuesday of the month in courtroom 15D at the RJC. Bring your questions and topics for discussion. More details

12 March 12, 2014 CLE SEMINAR: The Simple Mechanics of the Mechanic’s Lien Starts: 1:00 pm Ends: 3:15 pm, March 12, 2014 Location: Clark County Bar Association, South 8th Street, Las Vegas, NV, United States Description: Nevada attorneys and their staff are invited to attend this CLE seminar. Featured speaker Nevada attorney Richard Peel, Esq. will discuss how to efficiently litigate mechanic’s liens, stop work rights and prompt payment claims in Nevada. This seminar offers 2 general CLE credits. To attend this seminar, register at http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=vnreympab&oeidk=a07e8stubco45b30112 More details

13 March 13, 2014 CLE SEMINAR: Think Before You Post: Ethical Concerns and Social Media for Lawyers Starts: 1:00 pm Ends: 3:15 pm, March 13, 2014 Location: Clark County Bar Association, South 8th Street, Las Vegas, NV, United States Description: Nevada attorneys and their staff are invited to attend this CLE seminar. Featured speaker Nevada Deputy Attorney General Christine Guerci-Nyhus, Esq. will review the recent case law and disciplinary hearings on the use of social media by and for lawyers. This seminar offers 2 ethics CLE credits. To attend this event, register at http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=vnreympab&oeidk=a07e8subaesdde8bbfc More details

14 March 14, 2014 CLE Committee Meeting Starts: 12:00 pm Ends: 1:00 pm, March 14, 2014 Location: Clark County Bar Association, South 8th Street, Las Vegas, NV, United States Description: CCBA members are invited to attend meetings of the CLE Committee. This committee plans and produces seminar for NV CLE credit. More details

20 March 20, 2014 SNABA Program - Evidentiary Issues in Bankruptcy Starts: 11:30 am Ends: 1:30 pm, March 20, 2014 Description: Location TBA. This event in an educational program for bankruptcy attorneys produced by the Southern Nevada Association of Bankruptcy Attorneys. Get details at http://www.snaba.org. Contact: Gordon Goolsby at 702-678-5070 or ggoolsby@armstrongteasdale.com. More details 40 Year Club Induction Ceremony & Luncheon Starts: 12:00 pm Ends: 1:30 pm, March 20, 2014 Location: Cili Restaurant at the Bali Hai Golf Club, 5160 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89119 Description: UPDATE 2/27/2014: THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD-OUT! If you want to attend, please send your name and contact information to our operations manager Donna Wiessner. She can add your name to our "wait list." Questions? Call Donna directly at (702) 333-2266 or through the main line at (702) 387-6011. This annual celebration of CCBA members who have practiced law for 40, 45, 50, 55, and 60 years. This year's "40 Year Club Induction Ceremony & Luncheon" is hosted by the Clark County Bar Association and sponsored by Greenberg Traurig, LLP and Integrated Forensic Services, LLC. More details

21 March 21, 2014 Downtown Cultural Series Performance Starts: 11:45 am Ends: 1:00 pm, March 21, 2014 Location: Lloyd D. George U.S. Courthouse, 333 Las Vegas Blvd. So., Las Vegas, NV 89101 Description: FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. The “Downtown Cultural Series” performances are held monthly through May 2014 inside the Carol Fitzgerald Jury Assembly Room at the Lloyd D. George U.S. Courthouse. The performers take the stage at noon and generally finish by 1:00 p.m. There is a light lunch buffet available for all to enjoy during the event.Performances vary and can include music, dance, and drama. The scheduled performers are subject to change without notice. Performances are listed at http://www.artslasvegas.org/.The series is produced by the City of Las Vegas’ Office of Cultural Affairs with cooperation by the Lloyd D. George U.S. Courthouse and the Clark County Bar Association. More details

26 March 26, 2014 Las Vegas Justice Court Civil Bench-Bar Meeting Starts: 11:30 am Ends: 1:00 pm, March 26, 2014 Location: Regional Justice Center, Lewis Avenue, Las Vegas, NV, United States Description: Starts at 11:30 a.m. in Courtroom 7D Nevada attorneys who practice in civil matters in LV Justice Court are invited to this meeting to comment and/or ask questions about some of the ongoing modifications of processes in the civil department. More details

27 March 27, 2014 Robert D. Faiss Lecture on Gaming Law & Policy feat. Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr. Starts: 4:00 pm Ends: 6:00 pm, March 27, 2014 Location: William S. Boyd School of Law, UNLV, 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy. Las Vegas, NV 89154 Description: Inside the Thomas & Mack Moot Court Facility at UNLV. The event will feature Frank J. Fahrenkopf, Jr., who will talk on The Past, Present and Future of Gaming Law Regulation. A reception will follow the lecture. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. For more information and to RSVP, visit http://law.unlv.edu/FaissLecture2014. More details

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On Wednesday, February 6, 2013, the south gate entrance at the Regional Justice Center (RJC) opened for jurors with identification and a summons, law enforcement with I.D. and attorneys with I.D. and a current bar card. The south gate entrance will be open during the week from 7:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. to ease congestion... Read more

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- Public Hearing re Amendment of the Nevada Short Trial Rules Scheduled for June 5 March 7, 2014
- Public Hearing re Amendment to Nevada Rule of Civil Procedure 58(e) Scheduled for May 8 March 7, 2014

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