Judge issues Minute Order in media case brought to unseal search warrant records from 1 October mass-shooter investigation
District Court Judge Elissa Cadish issued a Minute Order today in the case brought by American Broadcasting, Inc. and other media outlets to unseal search warrant records from 1 October mass-shooter investigation.Journal Entries: “The Court held a hearing on January 16, 2018. Since that hearing, [...]
Judges honor lawyer for his work to give children and others a better life
Michael Kagan was recognized by the District Court bench as the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada Pro Bono Volunteer of the Month for January. Judge Joanna Kishner presented the award to Michael who serves the UNLV Immigration Clinic director.The Legal Aid Center of Southern [...]
Judge Jerry Wiese resumes handling of settlement conferences in District Court
Settlement conferences have proven to be an effective way to resolve cases, and save time and resources for the court and involved parties. Judge Jerry Wiese has resumed the responsibility to handle settlement conferences for the District Court. “My staff and I in department 30 [...]
Pay it forward in the new year by speaking up for abused and neglected kids
This time of the year, a lot of people contemplate what they can do to get the year off to a good start. Those who want to help children in need, may want to consider volunteering as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). A CASA [...]
Competitors bring the heat at annual chili cook-off
Fourteen entries made for some heated competition at the Civil Bench Bar Chili cook-off. While those in attendance networked and got a rundown of the recent Nevada Supreme Court rulings as presented by Veronica Fink, Judge Linda Bell, Judge Doug Herndon and Judge Susan Johnson [...]
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10 insider tips from law clerks to improve court filings
At the December Civil Bench Bar, judicial law clerks/former law clerks shared some insider tips on how to improve court filings.Judicial law clerks work closely with judges, provide assistance and research issues before the judge. They help judges wade through and manage the mountains of filings that [...]
January 6 job fair great place to get in on opportunities for jobs to protect courts
The All Clear Expo 2 law enforcement job fair will take place on January 6 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Town Square Las Vegas, 6605 Las Vegas Blvd. S. It is a great place to get in on opportunities for District Court marshal [...]
New police academy grad carries on family law enforcement legacy as District Court marshal
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Judge Bryce Duckworth Takes On Role To Preside Over District Court Family Division
Judge Bryce Duckworth will take on the role to preside over the Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court Family Division, effective January 1. Judge Duckworth will take over for Judge Charles Hoskin, who has served as the presiding judge of the Family Division for two terms.“I [...]
December 12 Civil Bench Bar promises to be informative and fun way to get a jump on 2018
The District Court Civil Division is closing out the year with a fun and enlightening Civil Bench-Bar meeting on Dec. 12 at noon in courtroom 10D. The meeting will give those a jump on 2018 with information on Rule 16.1. Discovery Commissioner Bonnie Bulla will [...]