Magazine Issues

December 2017

Bankruptcy Law Featured Stories: 11 USC 523 Exceptions to Discharge (updated 01/09/2018) Article for CLE Credit: Bankruptcy Issues in Non-Bankruptcy Cases Download the Quiz The Enforcement of Mechanics’ Liens in Bankruptcy WHOA: Homeowner Association Liens Generate More Litigation Join the Discussion: Whether Malpractice Insurance Should be Mandatory in Nevada Regular Columns: Message from the President: Lawyers […]

November 2017

Constitutional Law Featured Stories: Article III and Class Certification Testing the Bounds of Federalism: Can Federal and State Marijuana Laws Coexist? PISTOL: 10 Years and the Sky Has Not Fallen Article for CLE Credit: Effects of the Separation of Powers Doctrine on Criminal Law Download the Quiz Regular Columns: Message from the President: Professional Right of […]

October 2017

Diversity in Nevada’s Legal Community Featured Stories: Diversity Makes a Difference in This Profession A Pioneer in Family Court – Re: Nguyen v. Boynes Article for CLE Credit: Addiction 101: A Primer for Substance Abuse Disorders Download the Quiz Article for CLE Credit: Using Interpreters: Practical Tips and Ethical Considerations Download the Quiz Top Ten Myths and […]

September 2017

Construction and the Nevada Attorney Featured Stories: Article for CLE Credit: 2017 Legislation Impacts Nevada Construction Download the Quiz SB246 Affects Construction Managers at Risk Is the Retroactive Statute of Repose for Construction Defect Claims Constitutional? Nevada Tenant Improvement Construction Nevada’s Divorce from “Similarly-Situated” Construction Defect Claims Regular Columns: Message from the President: Celebrate the Constitution […]

August 2017

Corporate Counsel Featured Stories: Brief Answers to Frequently Asked Employment-Related Questions New Nevada Legislation Recognizes Blockchain and Smart Contract Technologies Adding Value to your Organization by Tactically Pairing with Outside Counsel Article for CLE Credit: Best Practices for Coordinating with Customs Download the Quiz 2017 Annual Meeting Highlights Regular Columns: Message from the President: The […]

July 2017

Elder Law in the Silver State Featured Stories: Nevada Guardianship Reform Bills Children of Celebrities Spur Guardianship Law Changes Elder Law: Not Just a Local Issue The Older Americans Act: Access to Justice for Those Over 60 in Nevada Nevada Powers of Attorney: Fundamentals and Misconceptions Regular Columns: Message from the President – Ready, Set, Go! Note […]

June 2017

Judgments and Collections Featured Stories: The Charging Order: Another Tool in the Post-Judgment Remedy Toolkit Collection Strategies for the Unsecured Commercial Creditor Practical Tips for Navigating Sheriff’s Sales Is Post-Judgment Discovery of a Non-Party’s Assets Allowed in Nevada? The Answer: It Depends. Regular Columns: Message from the President – I’m Glad We’ve Had This Time Together…. So […]

May 2017

Animal Law Featured Stories: Love Me, Love My Dog (Part Deux): Family Law and Fido The Family Dog and the Fourth Amendment PAWS Act: Protecting Domestic Violence Victims and Their Pets on a National Level Preserving the Fair Chase Ethic Wildlife Conservation: Education, Hunting, Habitat and Enforcement Opening Doors: Bar Diversity Scholarship Provides Opportunity to […]

April 2017

Alternative Dispute Resolution in Nevada Featured Stories: The History of ADR in Nevada: A Look Back The Multi-Door Courthouse in Nevada Nevada’s Mediation Landscape If I Had No Hammer: Collaborative Skills for Collaborative Lawyers Article for CLE Credit: Considerations of Neutrality and Impartiality in ADR Download the Quiz Regular Columns: Message from the President – Updates from […]

March 2017

Banking and Finance Law Featured Stories: Who Really Owns the ABC Company? FinCEN Wants to Know. Executing on Janus: Trouble with Trustees in Nevada Family Trust Companies in Nevada Practice Tips for Structured Settlements Managing Your Trust Account Meet Your New Justice: Lidia S. Stiglich State Bar of Nevada Annual Report Regular Columns: Message from […]

February 2017

Legislation Affecting Your Practice Area Featured Stories: 2017 Legislative Preview Uniquely Qualified Legislators: Lawyers in the 2017 Legislature Regular Columns: Message from the President – Access to Justice: A Rural Judge’s Perspective Note From the Issue Editor: Scott G. Wasserman, Esq. Young Lawyers: When Disaster Strikes, the YLS is Here to Help Pro Bono Focus: Meeting […]

January 2017

Personal Injury Law in Nevada Feature Stories: The Other “Personal Injury:” Coverage B of the CGL Policy Keeping Out of the Weeds: Defense Should Focus on Winning Liability Instead of Damages at Trial Reptile Motions in Personal Injury Cases Navigating the Rules for Non-Retained Experts Settling Wrongful Death Claims Regular Columns: Message from the President: “I Do […]