Thursday, December 5, 2024

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Family Law Focus of December Nevada Lawyer

Family law practice is an ever-changing area of the law in Nevada. The December issue of Nevada Lawyer magazine takes a look at some of the current issues affecting this complex specialty of the legal profession. 

In the December issue, Melissa Exline offers an overview of the disparities in Nevada’s adoption laws, Marshall Willick explores how court appearances have changed since 2009, Raymond Dietrich reviews how new Department of Defense regulations and the Retired Pay Restoration Act will affect the Mansell decision, and Judge Michael Montero offers an inside look at transitional living in juvenile justice in the Sixth Judicial District. There is also a CLE article by Judge Gregory Gordon on the adoption of District Court Rule 27 on informal trials.

As always, the magazine includes regular features such as the president’s message, news and notes, and the bar counsel report. Be sure to check out the Nevada Lawyer archives for a lengthy list of back issues.

The Eighth Judicial District Court Civil Bench Bar meeting will be held at noon on Tuesday, December 10, in Courtroom 17A of the Regional Justice Center. Attendees are encouraged to wear their ugliest holiday sweater or prettiest party duds. For information, contact DenmanL@clarkcountycourts.us.

The Reno Justice Court Civil Bench Bar meeting will be held at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, December 11, in the Reno Justice Court’s Courtroom F/Multi-purpose room. For information, contact dwoodard@washoecounty.gov. 

The First Judicial District Bar Association (FJDBA) is hosting its annual Holiday Happy Hour Celebration from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, December 6, at the Great Basin Brewery. To RSVP, email fjdba1@gmail.com or call Anne Laughlin at 775-671-2414.

Nevada Affinity Bar Associations Offer Year-End Incentives to Join

It's membership season! Check out some of Nevada’s Affinity Bar Associations. Membership drive initiatives include:

• Northern Nevada Women Lawyers Association (NNWLA): Current law students (with proof of enrollment) or recent admittees to the State Bar of Nevada join free.
• Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys (SNAWA): 2025 Dues Deal! It is almost the end of 2024. If you would like to join now, your dues payment will include December 2024 and all of 2025! Annual dues are $75.
• Washoe County Bar Association (WCBA): Membership drive is open through Dec 31.

Appointment to Standing Committee on Judicial Ethics

The Standing Committee on Judicial Ethics seeks to fill seven vacancies. The two-year-term will commence January 31, 2025, and continue through January 30, 2027.

The Standing Committee on Judicial Ethics provides judges and aspirants to judicial office advisory opinions regarding ethical matters that may arise in the ordinary course of judicial service, or in the elective or appointment process.

Interested applicants should complete an online application form.

All applications must be received no later than noon on Monday, December 23.

Commission on Judicial Selection Seeks to Fill Two Vacancies

The Commission on Judicial Selection invites applications from bar members to fill the following vacancies each for a four-year term:

• Permanent member from Clark County; and
• Permanent member from rural counties.

Article 6, Section 20, of the Constitution of the State of Nevada, calls for the Board of Governors of the State Bar of Nevada to appoint attorney members to the Commission on Judicial Selection.

Please submit your application no later than Tuesday, December 17.

Deadline to Apply for Board of Indigent Defense Extended

The Nevada Supreme Court seeks to fill a vacancy on the Board of Indigent Defense Services for a term expiring in April 2025.

A successful applicant must have significant experience providing legal representation to indigent persons in criminal or juvenile justice, demonstrated commitment to providing effective legal representation to indigent persons, or expertise or experience qualifying the person to contribute to the board’s purpose. NRS 180.300(3).

An applicant cannot be currently serving or employed as a judge, legislator, or other state officer or employee, prosecutor, law enforcement officer, or attorney who would financially benefit from the policies adopted by the board. NRS 180.300(4). Further, an applicant cannot be employed within the Department of Indigent Defense Services, by a public defender, or by an attorney providing indigent defense services pursuant to a contract with a county. NRS 180.300(5).

Interested persons should submit a letter of interest to the Clerk of Court at nvscclerk@nvcourts.nv.gov no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, December 16.

Application Period Open for Eighth Judicial District, Dept. Y

The Commission on Judicial Selection will convene to fill the vacancy in the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada, Department Y. The position became open after the retirement of the Honorable Stephanie Charter.

The application period opened November 12 and submissions are due by noon Thursday, December 19.

Applicants interested in applying must contact Margarita Bautista at mbautista@nvcourts.nv.gov to receive the required application materials.

Open Enrollment for Health Insurance Plans Ends January 15

The 2025 Individual Health Insurance Open Enrollment period for the Insurance Marketplace ends on January 15. If any State Bar of Nevada licensees need a January 1 start date, they need to make sure they enroll by December 15.

This is the only time of year to enroll in ACA-compliant health coverage unless you experience a qualifying life event. Visit the State Bar of Nevada Insurance Marketplace to shop plans, schedule an appointment, or use the live chat.

The Insurance Marketplace is a State Bar of Nevada Business Partner. 

Legal Aid Center Hosting CLE on Coping with Depression

The Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada (LASCN) is hosting an AAMH CLE titled “Coping with Depression” at noon on Wednesday, December 16, in the LACSN’s Englestad Family Classroom and via GoTo meeting.

This CLE course will be taught by consumer rights attorney Jordan Savage of LACSN. In this course, attendees will learn about Savage’s struggle to overcome depression and the effective strategies he utilized to make it to the next chapter.

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