Thousands of Legal Questions will be Answered in Las Vegas, Reno, Carson City, and Virtually Throughout Nevada As a part of Celebrate Pro Bono 2024, Nevada lawyers will be offering assistance throughout the state with answers to legal questions during the month of October with even more events loaded into the week of October 20-26. Free Ask-A-Lawyer sessions and Law Fairs – … [Read more...] about Celebrate Pro Bono 2024 Offers Free Legal Help Sessions Throughout Nevada in October
Nevada Supreme Court
Supreme Court Begins to Rein in Administrative State
At the end of its 2021-22 session, the U.S. Supreme Court issued major decisions greatly restoring Constitutional jurisprudence and the rule of law and getting the court out of politics. One of the most important was West Virginia vs. Environmental Protection Agency, which reversed 130 years of destructive metastasis of the federal administrative state developed by … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Begins to Rein in Administrative State
Mining for TaxesRaising State Revenues in Nevada
It is well known that any debate in the Nevada Legislature over raising mining taxes has been a controversial topic since prospectors first struck gold in the 19th century. Previous efforts to raise the tax or reduce the ability of companies to deduct net proceeds have come up short. Opponents have argued successfully that any increase in the tax rate would severely … [Read more...] about Mining for Taxes
It’s a Win! Senators go to Bat for NevadansLawbreaking Elected Officials Should be Held Accountable
Nevadans owe state Republican Senators a debt of gratitude. In case you missed it, last month the state’s Supreme Court ruled the power grab by democrats during the 2019 legislative session was unconstitutional. By way of background, in 1994 the people of Nevada voted to change the constitution to require any bill that raises taxes to have a super majority vote in both … [Read more...] about It’s a Win! Senators go to Bat for Nevadans
A Busy Period For the Nevada Supreme Court
Business professionals often complain that the lack of case law in Nevada creates a climate of uncertainty for business decision-making. The Nevada Supreme Court has been working to change that and, in recent months, the Court was particularly productive, issuing numerous published opinions that affect Nevada’s businesses and the real estate market. Following … [Read more...] about A Busy Period For the Nevada Supreme Court
Ann Wilkinson, Former Chief of Staff to Governor Sandoval, Named NCJFCJ Director of Human Resources
(Reno, Nev.) – Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval’s former deputy chief of staff, Ann Wilkinson, has been named the new National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges’ (NCJFCJ) director of human resources. Most recently, Wilkinson served Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval’s administration as an agency executive and as a senior advisor. In her role as deputy chief of staff, … [Read more...] about Ann Wilkinson, Former Chief of Staff to Governor Sandoval, Named NCJFCJ Director of Human Resources
American Bar Journal Publishes Article on Legal Malpractice Claims Co-Authored by Lipson Neilson Attorneys Joseph Garin and Jessica Green
“A Bankruptcy Court Order Permitting Creditors to Pursue Legal Malpractice Claims in State Court in the Name of a Debtor was an Impermissible Assignment and Violates Public Policy”, co-authored by Lipson Neilson attorneys Joseph Garin and Jessica Green, has been published in the March 2017 issue of the American Bar Journal’s eAdvisory; an eNewsletter from the association’s … [Read more...] about American Bar Journal Publishes Article on Legal Malpractice Claims Co-Authored by Lipson Neilson Attorneys Joseph Garin and Jessica Green
Avoiding a Business Foul: Practical Steps to Dodge Business Litigation
The best litigation for business decision makers is the litigation that never happens. Court cases are time-consuming, expensive and take a business owner’s mind off business. The best way to avoid litigation? Document everything, know your obligations and be certain your protections are in place. “It sounds a little simplistic, but I would say, know your legal obligations, … [Read more...] about Avoiding a Business Foul: Practical Steps to Dodge Business Litigation
Nevada’s Treasurer’s Office: From Education Savings Accounts to Investing State Funds
As State Treasurer, my office was asked to administer the Educational Savings Accounts (ESAs). We acted expeditiously to establish rules for the program, which we completed over a year ago. With the help of the Attorney General’s office, we fought two lawsuits, finally ending up at the Nevada Supreme Court. Though the Court didn’t like the way the ESA’s were funded, the … [Read more...] about Nevada’s Treasurer’s Office: From Education Savings Accounts to Investing State Funds
Attorney A William Maupin Becomes Nevada Supreme Court Senior Judge
LAS VEGAS - A. William Maupin, of Maupin ∙ Naylor ∙ Braster, Attorneys at Law, is returning to the Nevada Supreme Court to take retired justice senior status. Maupin retired as Chief Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court in 2009 after 15 years in the state’s judicial system. He was a partner in the Nevada’s largest law firm prior to becoming affiliated with his current firm in … [Read more...] about Attorney A William Maupin Becomes Nevada Supreme Court Senior Judge
Maupin • Naylor • Braster Expands Las Vegas Office
LAS VEGAS - Las Vegas law firm Maupin ∙ Naylor ∙ Braster has expanded its headquarters and is now located at 1050 Indigo Drive, Suite 200 in Las Vegas. “We have been growing steadily since opening the practice in 2014,” said managing partner Jennifer Braster. “Bill Maupin, retired chief justice of the Nevada Supreme Court, joined the firm in 2015 and Meredith Markwell began … [Read more...] about Maupin • Naylor • Braster Expands Las Vegas Office
Maupin • Naylor • Braster Receives Best Law Firms Distinction
LAS VEGAS- Maupin • Naylor • Braster has been selected for a Tier 1 ranking in the 2017 U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” edition. This is the firm’s second time being ranked on the prestigious list. The firm is managed by Jennifer Braster and John Naylor, both respected and decorated litigation attorneys. “We are thrilled to have … [Read more...] about Maupin • Naylor • Braster Receives Best Law Firms Distinction
Non-Compete Agreements Lose Value in Nevada
A shift in strategy may better protect businesses, employees After a July Nevada Supreme Court decision, Nevada business owners must revisit their non-compete agreements. The decision creates so much uncertainty, businesses should strongly consider revising their non-compete strategy altogether. In Golden Rd. Motor Inn, Inc. v. Islam, the Supreme Court held that the … [Read more...] about Non-Compete Agreements Lose Value in Nevada
Nevada Lawmakers Should Heed FHFA Warning When Addressing HOA Foreclosure Issue
As the Nevada Legislature wraps up this month, state lawmakers will be addressing several issues important to homeowners and the local housing market. One of the most crucial, and perhaps most complex, deals with foreclosures by homeowner associations. Groups representing HOAs are fighting any legislation that could threaten or eliminate the so-called super priority lien … [Read more...] about Nevada Lawmakers Should Heed FHFA Warning When Addressing HOA Foreclosure Issue
Judge Michael Cherry to be honored by ADL on June 3, 2015
The Honorable Michael A. Cherry, chief justice of the Nevada Supreme Court, will receive the 2015 Jurisprudence Award by the Anti-Defamation League of Nevada on Wednesday, June 3. The award luncheon begins at 11:45 a.m. in downtown Las Vegas. Tickets are available for purchase through the ADL office by calling (702) 862-8600 or by emailing jbrislin@adl.org. The Honorable … [Read more...] about Judge Michael Cherry to be honored by ADL on June 3, 2015