First Nevada Drug Court founder Judge Jack Lehman passed away Sept. 14 at the age of 89
District Court Judge Jack Lehman, who established the first adult drug court in Nevada, passed away Sept. 14 at the age of 89. Judge Lehman’s obituary is posted online and includes his significant accomplishments and very rich work history. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/rgj/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=186671056According to his Obituary, “Jack died [...]
School Truancy, dropout and youth crime to be tackled at National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges School-Justice Partnership summit
The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) School-Justice Partnership Summit will be held on Sept.15 from 8 a. m. to 3 p.m. at Family Court Campus/Child Haven, 701 North Pecos, Las Vegas, Red Rock Training Room – 701 Building K2. The focus [...]
Family Bench-Bar Meeting to update attorneys on what’s new in the Family Division
Attorneys who practice family law should attend the Bench-Bar meeting Thursday, Sept.14 at noon, in courtroom 9 at Family Court, 601 North Pecos Road.Presiding Judge Charles J. Hoskin will give important information and updates. Revisions to NRCP 16.2 and 16.205 are on the agenda for [...]
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Discovery Commissioner Bonnie Bulla’s Top 10 Tips from Aug. Civil Bench-Bar
Eighth Judicial District Court Discovery Commissioner Bonnie BullaCivil Bench Bar meetings are a great place for attorneys to learn tips to tighten up their practice. The next Civil Bench-Bar is Sept. 12 at noon in courtroom 10D with great information on how to tap the [...]
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August Med-Med Sweeps get much done to keep cases tracking
The revamped Medical Dental Malpractice Status Check Calendar, more commonly known as Med-Mal Sweeps, held on Aug. 7 went swiftly and smoothly with 155 cases calendared. The only cases called were the new cases which were never previously set for trial, and cases reassigned from [...]
District Court Tech Committee established to get input and maximize results from innovation
In a move to ensure District Court is making the best use of technology and ensure that court technology is as user friendly and practical as possible, a Technology Improvement Committee has been formed. The goals are to identify problems, and to develop and implement [...]
What Do An FBI Agent, 911 Operator, Flight Attendant, Accountant And Stage Manager Have In Common?
What Do An FBI Agent, 911 Operator, Flight Attendant, Accountant And Stage Manager Have In Common? They will all be sworn in as Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers to give 53 kids who have endured abuse and neglect a much needed voice.A new group of [...]
Civil attorneys can stay cool and get breaking news on Discovery at Aug. 8 Bench-Bar
Updated with info about electronic Discovery discussion.Civil attorneys can stay cool, get updated on court news and grab lunch at the District Court Civil Bench-Bar meeting on Aug. 8 at noon in courtroom 3A at the Regional Justice Center.Judge Jim Crockett will lead a discussion [...]
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Civil attorneys can stay cool and get breaking news on Discovery at Aug. 8 Bench-Bar
Civil attorneys can stay cool, get updated on court news and grab lunch at the District Court Civil Bench-Bar meeting on Aug. 8 at noon in courtroom 3A at the Regional Justice Center.Judge Jim Crockett will lead a discussion on minors’ compromises and inter-pleader actions. [...]
Changes attorneys should know about the August 7 Med Mal Sweeps
The Medical Dental Malpractice Status Check Calendar, more commonly known as Med Mal Sweeps, will be held on Monday, Aug. 7 at 1 p.m. at the Regional Justice Center, 200 Lewis Ave. in Courtroom 14A. There are some significant change this time around including: if [...]
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