Thursday, March 18, 2021
State Bar of Nevada eNews
Eighth Judicial District Court Issues Order Regarding Pandemic Procedures
Last week, the Eighth Judicial District Court issued Administrative Order 21-03, which provides a comprehensive list of court procedures put in place in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This order supersedes previous court orders related to the pandemic, and portions of previous orders that remain in effect are included in order 21-03. Unless otherwise noted, the procedures in the order are effective immediately.
 
The order addresses numerous topics, including:
 
  • Safety precautions
  • Appearances by alternative means
  • Depositions
  • Hearings
  • Settlement Conferences
  • Trials
  • And much more
 
The order also includes a list of email addresses for emailing document submissions to all court departments and offices.

In addition, the order notes that the Eighth Judicial District Court Clerk’s Office, including the Civil/Criminal Clerk’s Office and the Family Clerk’s Office, have begun offering in-person services for limited hours during the week. The offices are open Monday through Thursday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Litigants are encouraged to file electronically when at all possible.
Looking Past COVID-19: State Bar Holding
Lawyer Well-Being Survey
The State Bar of Nevada is taking the legal community’s pulse and inquiring about the effect the COVID-19 pandemic had on Nevada lawyers and their practices.
 
This survey delves into the challenges faced, changes made and attitudes about the future of legal practice. The survey is open to all Nevada attorneys and will be made available through March 30, 2021. Survey results will be published in the May 2021 Nevada Lawyer magazine; no personally identifying information is collected.
 
The survey may be accessed by clicking here or through the direct link which will follow by email. 
Volunteer Opportunity: Join Nevada Lawyer Editorial Board
The State Bar of Nevada has committee and board vacancies waiting to be filled by the right volunteers. In addition to being a great experience and a wonderful way to become involved, serving on a state bar committee or board is an excellent way to expand your professional network and to make contacts with Nevada attorneys who work in a variety of different practice areas.
 
Those interested should visit the bar's website and complete the Committee Application form for New Members.
 
The Nevada Lawyer Editorial Board has one vacancy. Attorneys with backgrounds in all areas of law and a familiarity with publishing are sought to serve on the Editorial Board, which is responsible for overseeing the editorial content in Nevada Lawyer magazine.
 
Board members rotate monthly issue editor duties; during the assigned month, the editor solicits, collects, reviews, edits and approves feature stories and cover art. Board members meet monthly via teleconference and twice annually in person in August and March for a full day. Committee members are appointed by the Board of Governors for three-year terms
You are Invited to the TIP Kickoff Event on March 31
The State Bar of Nevada is hosting a Transitioning Into Practice (TIP) kickoff event from noon until 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 31. During this event, state bar staff will share information about the benefits the state bar has to offer. 
 
Event registration can be found online at: TIP Kickoff Zoom Meeting. For additional information, please email tip@nvbar.org.
LGBT Section: Meet & Greet with Judge Clark Newberry on Friday
The State Bar of Nevada’s LGBT Section is hosting a virtual meet-and-greet with newly elected Judge Tara Clark Newberry via Zoom at 3 p.m. on Friday.

Judge Clark Newberry is the first openly gay judge elected to take the bench in the Eighth Judicial District Court.

The State Bar of Nevada has 25 practice sections that are open to membership by Nevada attorneys. Joining a section is a great way to connect with other attorneys practicing in the same area as you and benefit from specialized education opportunities.

For information on sections or to join a section, please visit the State Bar of Nevada's website or email section liaison Robert Horne.
Ask a Nerd: Inserting Bookmarks in PDFs
If you are using Adobe Acrobat, there is a quick and easy way to insert bookmarks into a PDF file. To do so: 
 
  • Make sure the page you wish to bookmark is the active page on your screen by clicking anywhere on the page while viewing it in the PDF. 

  • To insert a bookmark for that location, open the bookmark side panel (found in the left-hand panel menu).  

  • Click the “insert new bookmark” button.
 
  •  Type the name for your new bookmark in the box indicated and hit the Enter key. 
 
  •  Save your PDF – all done!  
Featured CLE: Joint Legal Custody Decision-Making
In the past year, parents who share joint legal custody of their children have faced some of the hardest decisions they have ever made. They have had to decide if they are comfortable sending their kids to school or moving them to home school. They have had to decide whether to send their children to their best friend’s birthday party where a large numbers of guests may be present. Some parents are starting to argue over the COVID-19 vaccine – even if their child isn’t eligible for the vaccine based on age.
 
Many lawyers and the public believe that when they have a dispute regarding a joint legal custody decision, the court’s own personal beliefs will guide the court's decision-making regarding whether a child will receive a vaccination. Is that true? Is the court supposed to apply its own beliefs on vaccinations, or is the court to be choosing between the parents and deciding who has the best interest of the children at heart?
 
In this CLE, Judge Bridget Robb and Judge Nathan Tod Young will discuss the standard and explain how they come to decisions in joint legal custody disputes.
Date:
April 2
 
Time:
Noon - 1 p.m.
 
Location:
Webinar
 
CLE Hours:
1 CLE Hour

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