Special event for child support awareness month clears path for resolving child support issues for hundreds of families
District Court Family Division Judge Linda Marquis quashed 131 warrants at an annual child support super Saturday event on Aug. 10. In recognition of child support awareness month, the Clark County District Attorney’s Family Support Division (DAFS) coordinated the event to improve engagement and relationships [...]
Judge issues Order in Serenity Wellness Center vs. State of Nevada Department of Taxation case
In a 24-page finding of fact and conclusion of law Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez issued an Order today in the Serenity Wellness Center vs. State of Nevada Department of Taxation case regarding the issue of marijuana licences.Link to Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez’s ruling:A-786962 Serenity v NV DoTA-786962 [...]
Clark County family lawyers can get current on the recent District Court rules changes at Thursday family law Bench- Bar Meeting
There have been significant rule changes in the Nevada Eighth Judicial Court. Clark County family lawyers can get current on the recent District Court rules changes at Thursday family law Bench-Bar Meeting this Thursday, August 15 at noon in courtroom 9 at Family Court, 601 [...]
Clark County civil lawyers do you know what you’re missing?
Attorneys practicing civil law in Clark County, who are not attending the civil Bench Bar Meetings on the second Tuesday of every month, are missing out. You’re missing needed information to stay current with trends in District Court. At the next meeting on Aug. 12 at [...]
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Erin Lee Truman Named To Serve As Eighth Judicial District Court Discovery Commissioner
Erin Lee Truman has been named as the discovery commissioner for the Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court. She will serve in the new role in addition to her responsibilities as commissioner of the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Program. The Discovery Office has moved from the [...]
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District Court judges recognize Debra Spinelli and Janice Brown for volunteering their legal services for those in need
Janice Brown was recognized by the District Court bench as the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada May Volunteer of the Month. She currently has her own practice where she is an arbitrator in the mandatory arbitration program. In addition to her specialized work with [...]
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Three new police academy graduates trained up and ready to protect and serve courts
Three new police academy graduates trained up and ready to protect and serve courts after 22 long weeks of tough training including: arms, fight, tactical, vehicular, mental health and other essential training. They are tased, tackled, tormented and tested to their limits to ensure that [...]
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Theme of strong women prevails at investiture of three new judges
Investitures offer a personal glimpse into the person who wears the robe and makes decisions that have a profound impact on many lives. The June 21 investiture for three new judges who joined the Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court Bench, had the usual pomp and [...]
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Children And Families To Get Boost From Nevada Assembly Bill 43
Presiding Family Division Judge Bryce Duckworth, Governor Steve Sisolak, Chief Judge Linda Marie BellThe population of Clark County is on the rise and is projected to surpass 2.4 million in 2021. That’s a 25 percent increase since 2011. Nevada Assembly Bill 43 increases the number [...]
Juvenile Judge tells Truancy Diversion Program volunteers, “Every kid you touch is probably one less kid that I see.”
If children aren’t showing up for school, odds are they are going to struggle. That struggle leads to a slippery slope that often ends up with the student dropping out. Those who drop out of school face dismal employment prospects and limited options for success. [...]
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