SBN E-Newsletter

Now through September 1, the State Bar of Nevada is selling selected audio programs for up to 40 percent off! You'll find programs on insurance, ethics, probate, arbitration and more. Get great CLE at a great price.

Visit our Audio Sale Page to see just how low the prices are. You can also check out our regular Audio CLE Page to see all our available programs.

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Representative Needed – Indigent Defense Selection Committee

The State Bar of Nevada Board of Governors is seeking to appoint a State Bar member to the Clark County Indigent Defense Selection and Appointed Committee for a one-year appointment, through July 2009. Clark County’s Office of Appointed Counsel (OAC) is looking to expand this newly appointed committee formed to assist with the selection of qualified attorneys for the assignment of private defense attorneys to appointed criminal cases.

The committee selects qualified candidates to fill available appointment positions annually, as well as the top candidates to fill juvenile delinquency appointments. In reviewing candidate applications, committee members solicit input from judges and others familiar with the practice of criminal defense, review any complaints from clients and the training history of each attorney receiving appointments to determine eligibility and continuing participation.

For more information and to see requirements, visit the State Bar's Committee Vacancies page. If you would like to be considered for appointment by the State Bar Board of Governors to the Indigent Defense Selection and Appointed Committee, please forward the committee appointment application to Gale Skala at gales@nvbar.org.

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Las Vegas Municipal Court Independent Selection Committee Appointment

The Las Vegas Municipal Court has proposed a system of selecting private attorneys to act as counsel for various departments. Following the guidelines in the Indigent Defense Administrative Plan, a selection committee comprised of representatives from the Federal Public Defender's office, County Public Defender, Criminal Justice Association, the City of Las Vegas Manager’s office and the State Bar of Nevada will form the committee. The committee will meet at least annually as well as mid-cycle should vacancies occur.

For more information, view the court's administrative plan. If you would like to be considered for appointment by the State Bar Board of Governors to this committee, please forward the committee appointment application to Gale Skala at gales@nvbar.org.

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Supreme Court Rule Change

On July 8, 2008, the Supreme Court of Nevada released ADKT 426, amending Nevada Rule of Civil Procedure (NRCP) 54 regarding judgments and attorney fees. You can download the ADKT to read the specifics.

For more information, visit the Supreme Court's website.

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Labor and Employment Law Section Seeks Members

The State Bar of Nevada's Labor and Employment Law Section invites you to join. The purpose of the section is:

To enhance the role and skills of the lawyers engaged in the practice of Labor and Employment law through study, collection, development and dissemination of materials on subjects of interest to labor and employment law practitioners;
To assist in the formation, administration and implementation of programs, forums and other activities for the education of members of the State Bar of Nevada in matters pertaining to labor and employment laws and regulations;
To recognize and discuss means of improving the practice of law in the field of labor and employment law; and
To act upon all matters germane to its purpose as so described or referred to by the Board of Governors.

If you’re interested in joining the section, or would like more information, please contact David Dornak at 702-693-8300. He promises that in addition to section business, there will also be time for fun!