Nevada’s New Approach to Adjudication of Water Law Cases By Justice Ron Parraguirre, Nevada Supreme Court Nevada, like most western arid states, has seen significant litigation over its water resources. As resources dwindle, we can expect growing demand on court resources as well. Understanding the complex challenges ahead, the Nevada Supreme Court convened a Commission […]
State Bar of Nevada: Remote Work Blog
The Remote Work Blog is the State Bar of Nevada’s resource for legal professionals working remotely in the current pandemic environment, or for firms considering extending their work-from-home policies in the future.
Articles are written by practicing Nevada attorneys and offer real hands-on tricks and tips designed to help lawyers succeed while working remotely.
If you wish to volunteer to write an article, contact publications@nvbar.org.
Articles:
Black History Month: More Nevada “Firsts”
February 28, 2023
February is Black History Month, and the state bar recognizes and honors the achievements of all Black Nevadans in the legal profession. This week, we spotlight three more Black individuals: Ninth Circuit Judge Johnnie Rawlinson, City Attorney Bryan Scott, and Dr. Brittnie Watkins. The Honorable Johnnie Blakeney Rawlinson Nominated by President Bill Clinton in August 1997, […]
State Bar of Nevada on the Loss of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: May Her Memory be a Blessing
September 22, 2020
State Bar of Nevada on the Loss of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: May Her Memory be a Blessing By State Bar of Nevada President Eric Dobberstein With the passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the State Bar of Nevada reflects on her role in American jurisprudence, a defender of the discriminated, and […]
Keeping Cases Moving in Federal Court
August 19, 2020
Keeping Cases Moving in Federal Court By Lance Hendron, Esq. As unprecedented as the COVID-19 pandemic is, we live in a time where working remotely while handling a large caseload is completely feasible. Although the transition to remote work has not been without its kinks, and my office is no exception, keeping cases moving may […]
Succession Planning: If You Fail to Plan, Then Plan to Fail
July 22, 2020
Succession Planning: If You Fail to Plan, Then Plan to Fail By Louise Watson, Office of Bar Counsel, State Bar of Nevada Are you a sole practitioner? How would your law practice fare without you tomorrow? Do you have a plan in place for someone to step in to protect your clients’ interests? Or would […]
Legal Industry Trends from Clio: Overall Need for Lawyers Has Not Subsided
July 13, 2020
Legal Industry Trends from Clio: Overall Need for Lawyers Has Not Subsided By State Bar of Nevada Staff Clio, a State Bar of Nevada member benefit provider, has been researching the impact that COVID-19 has had on the legal industry. It regularly publishes the information it discovers in its Legal Trends reports. While one recent […]
Keeping Cases Moving in the Eighth Judicial District Court: Probate and Guardianships
June 1, 2020
Keeping Cases Moving in the Eighth Judicial District Court: Probate and Guardianships By Valerie Del Grosso, Esq. COVID-19 closures thoroughly stress-tested our business practices and systems, but we are better off for it. Here’s how our firm kept our cases moving (and our clients happy) during the COVID-19 pandemic: For context, our firm consists of […]