May 8 Civil-Bench Bar to offer free attorney CLE on Motions in Limine
Motions in Limine can be a game-changer in a case. That’s why it’s a good idea to attend the May 8, noon Civil Bench-Bar meeting in courtroom 10D, with free (continuing legal education) CLE on Motions in Limine. The session will offer useful tips on making [...]
Goldilocks found guilty of porridge theft and trespassing
Goldilocks has landed in court several times on charges surrounding what appears to be her penchant for breaking into bears homes and stealing porridge. This time, a jury of her peers wasn’t charmed by her innocent smile or persuaded by her creative excuses. They found [...]
Nevada Supreme Court issues ruling on LVMPD emergency stay motion regarding 1 October records
The Nevada Supreme Court issued a ruling today on the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department emergency motion for a stay, pending appeal, enforcement of the district court’s March 2 and March 9, 2018 orders that granted public records applications, requiring LVMPD to make public record [...]
District Court Family Division now accepting applications for pro tem hearing masters
The Eighth Judicial District Court, Family Division is now accepting applications from attorneys interested in serving as pro tem hearing masters in domestic violence/TPO, child support/paternity, juvenile delinquency, and discovery courts. This recruitment occurs on a regular basis to ensure that there are trained attorneys available [...]
District Court Family Division now accepting applications for pro tem hearing masters
The Eighth Judicial District Court, Family Division is now accepting applications from attorneys interested in serving as pro tem hearing masters in domestic violence/TPO, child support/paternity, juvenile delinquency, and discovery courts. This recruitment occurs on a regular basis to ensure that there are trained attorneys available [...]
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Third graders put fairy-tale sweetheart Goldilocks and Big Bad Wolf on trial in District Court
Two classes of third graders from the Las Vegas Day School held mock trials in Judge Jennifer Togliatti’s courtroom. The first class put fairy-tale sweetheart Goldilocks on trial for bad manners. Junior attorneys called witnesses including the entire Bear family and presented evidence including Baby [...]
Nevada Supreme Court Justice Michael Cherry and District Court Discovery Commissioner Bonnie Bulla to receive 2018 Liberty Bell Award
Nevada Supreme Court Justice Michael A. Cherry and Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court Discovery Commissioner Bonnie A. Bulla, have been selected as recipients of the 2018 Liberty Bell Award. They will receive the awards on April 28 at 9:30 a.m., at the Historic Fifth Street [...]
17 Volunteers including a teacher, chiropractor and hairdresser find fulfillment speaking up for kids who have experienced abuse and neglect
Seventeen new CASA volunteers have opened their hearts to children who have endured abuse and neglect. The volunteers took an oath to speak on behalf of kids. The volunteers, including a tax specialist, teacher, chiropractor, hairdresser and former foster parent will serve as a voice [...]
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Trauma Informed Schools Summit offers strategies to school, law enforcement and court personnel on prevention of youth suicide, violence and extremism
News headlines depict a student body facing unprecedented challenges and trauma. The Establishing Trauma Informed Schools Summit that was held April 13 offered training to Clark County School District (CCSD) and charter school personnel, staff and teachers, as well as law enforcement and court personnel to [...]
Revenge is sweet for attorneys and judges who beat doctors in annual kids’ charity tennis tournament
Revenge is sweet for attorneys and judges who beat doctors on the court in the Marty Hennessey Inspiring Children Foundation charity tennis tournament. For the past seven years, tennis players from the legal and medical communities have hit the tennis courts to compete in the lawyers vs. [...]