Clark County Bar News

Call for Volunteers

Judges Needed for UNLV's 20th Annual Client Counseling Competition

• Client Counseling Competition - Preliminary Rounds - Friday, October 19, 2018:
  • 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.: Judge check-in and dinner
  • 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.: Preliminary rounds
  • Location (for preliminary rounds only): William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV, 4505 South Maryland Parkway in Las Vegas, Nevada
• Semi-Final and Final Rounds – Saturday, October 20, 2018:
  • 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Judge check-in and lunch
  • 12:30 p.m. – 2 p.m.: Semifinal Rounds
  • 2:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.: Final Rounds
  • 4 p.m.: Awards
  • Location (for semi-final/final rounds only): Eglet Prince, 400 S. 7th St., Ste. 400, Las Vegas, Nevada

Call for Volunteers

Open positions Available on CLE Committee

• Provide relevant info about a particular area of practice, legal trend, or change in practice and procedure at local, state, and federal courts
• Show off stellar organizational and presentation skills
• Practice professionalism
• Get recognized for your skills and expertise
• Submit your proposal to produce, teach, or moderate a practical CLE seminar for CCBA.

Bar Committee Meetings

• October 11, 2018: CCBA New Lawyers Committee (12:30-1:30pm)
• October 12, 2018: CCBA CLE Committee (12-1pm)
• November 2, 2018: CCBA Community Service Committee (12-1pm)
• November 5, 2018: CCBA Publications Committee (12-1pm)

Open to participation by CCBA Members only. RSVP to CCBA at (702-387-6011) at least the day before the meeting. Light refreshments will be served while supplies last. Learn more about each committees at https://www.clarkcountybar.org/committees/.

Clark County Bar Luncheon

Featuring UFC's Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Ike Lawrence Epstein

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

• Sponsors: Bank of Nevada and Dickinson Wright PLLC
• Featured speaker: Ike Lawrence Epstein will speak to the challenges and legal issues associated with the growing brand—UFC
• When: Tuesday, October 23, 2018 from Noon to 1:00 p.m. with check-in and networking beginning at 11:30 a.m.
• Where: Morton’s The Steakhouse, 400 E. Flamingo Rd., Las Vegas
• Entrée Options: Grilled Ribeye Steak, Honey-Balsamic Glazed Salmon, Chicken Christopher, or Pasta Primavera
• Price (per person): $45/CCBA Member or $55/Non-member

RSVP to CCBA by Thursday, October 18, 2018. For more information and to RSVP, call CCBA at 702-387-6011 (M-F, 8am-4pm).

CLE Seminars

Don’t be Scared by the Rules: Discovery, Spoliation, Claiming Privilege & Other Spooky Issues - a CLE Seminar

Tuesday, October 30, 2018 - Noon to 1:30 p.m.

• Topics:
  • Inadvertent disclosure of evidence
  • Spoliation / Preservation
  • When do the attorney client and work product privileges apply?
  • How do I preserve the attorney-client work product privileges?
  • How do these privileges apply to everyday practice?
• Speakers: EJDC Discovery Commissioner Bonnie Bulla and John Aldrich, Esq, of Aldrich Law Firm, Ltd.
• CLE: 1.5 Ethics CLE Credits for Nevada lawyers
• Where: Depo International, Mock Trial Courtroom, 703 S. 8th Street, Las Vegas
• More: Bring your own lunch. We’ll provide drinks and treats!
• Producer: CCBA President John Aldrich on behalf of the CCBA CLE Committee
• Sponsors: Bank of Nevada, A division of Western Alliance Bank. Member FDIC and Depo International

How Not to Be a Pebble in the Probate Commissioner’s Shoe: Practice Tips and Pointers from the viewpoint of the Probate Office - a CLE Seminar

Thursday, November 8, 2018 - Noon to 1:30 p.m.

• Topics: Discussion will be centered on basic probate information with special focus on filings and the general practice before the commissioner.
• Speaker: EJDC Probate Commissioner Wesley Yamashita
• CLE: 1.5 General CLE Credits for Nevada lawyers
• Where: Depo International, Mock Trial Courtroom, 703 S. 8th Street, Las Vegas
• BYOL: Bring your own lunch. We’ll provide drinks and treats!
• Producer: CCBA CLE Committee Chair Rob Telles
• Sponsors: Bank of Nevada, A division of Western Alliance Bank. Member FDIC and Depo International
• Get social & share: #clarkcountybar #NVCLE

Social Media & Professional Responsibility: Attorney Ethical Considerations - a CLE Seminar

Wednesday, November 14, 2018 - 12:00 to 1:30 pm

• Topics:
  • Advertising Rules and LinkedIn – Do the Nevada Rules of Professional Conduct apply to your LinkedIn page?
  • Legal Advice and Social Media – Can you create and attorney/client relationship through social media?
  • Lawyer Advertising and Social Media – The application of Nevada’s rules to social media
  • Social Media and Litigation – Communications with represented clients
  • Social Media and Litigation – Trolling the internet for information
  • Social Media and Litigation – Communications with unrepresented parties and third parties
  • Social Media and Litigation – Researching jurors
  • Social Media and Clients – What can you post?
  • Social Media and Judges – Can you friend a judge?
  • Responding to the Critical Client – Responding to bad reviews
• Speaker: John Naylor, Esq. of Naylor & Braster Attorneys at Law
• CLE: 1.5 Ethics CLE Credits for Nevada lawyers
• Where: Depo International, Mock Trial Courtroom, 703 S. 8th Street, Las Vegas
• More: Arrive early for pizza lunch to be served between 11:30 a.m. and Noon!
• Sponsors: Bank of Nevada, A division of Western Alliance Bank. Member FDIC and Depo International

Preparing for the 2019 Tax Return Filing Season: Changes to the 2018 Tax Code - a CLE Seminar

Wednesday, December 5, 2018 - 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

• Topics:
  • Deduction changes
  • Standard deduction and dependency exemption changes
  • Deductions eliminated in 2018
  • Expanded child tax credit
  • Pass-through income changes
  • New tax rates
  • Basic IRS audit and deficiency procedures
  • IRS collection options
• Speakers: Suzanne Warren, Esq., Silver Law PLC - Former Attorney for IRS Office of Chief Counsel, Las Vegas, NV; and Taylor Randolph, Esq. of Randolph Law Firm, P.C. - LL.M., Masters in Legal Taxation
• CLE: 1.5 General CLE Credits for Nevada lawyers
• Where: Depo International, Mock Trial Courtroom, 703 S. 8th Street, Las Vegas
• Sponsors: Bank of Nevada, A division of Western Alliance Bank. Member FDIC and Depo International
• Get social & share: #clarkcountybar #NVCLE

Admission will be limited at CCBA's live CLE seminars. RSVP to CCBA ASAP to secure your seat. For more information, see event registration form at https://www.clarkcountybar.org/marketplace/live-cle-seminars/ or call CCBA at 702-387-6011 (M-F, 8am-4pm).
 

CLE at Sea 2019 - Special offer available!

Travel the Pacific Northwest Coast on board the Grand Princess where 8 CLE credits will be offered by CCBA complimentary!

October 13-20, 2019

• SPECIAL LIMITED-TIME OFFER: Princess Cruises has a promo available, called Sip & Sail, which is a Premium Beverage Package, free drinks, (excluding gratuities), that is available for Balcony cabins and above. This special limited-time offer promo expires on September 5, 2018. If you'd like to ensure you get this package, you should book your Balcony cabin as soon as you can, or prior to September 5, 2018.

Book your cabin(s), arrange your travel, and meet us on board!

For details concerning the cruise, to inquire about interior cabins, or to book your cabin, contact Andy Finch of Dream Vacations at 855-332-0100.

For details concerning the CLE seminars, contact Donna Wiessner of Clark County Bar Association at 702-387-6011. For more information about this special event, visit CCBA's website at https://www.clarkcountybar.org/ccba-events/cle-at-sea-oct-13-20-2019/ where we may post updates to that page periodically.

Community Service Activities

Volunteer Day at Three Square

Saturday, November 3, 2018 - 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

• Where: Three Square Food Bank, 4190 N. Pecos Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89115
• Activity: Volunteers will pack grocery for individuals who receive meal assistance and mobile pantries.
• Get social & share: #clarkcountybar #ThreeSquare

Volunteer with with us! RSVP with your contact info and the number of people you plan to bring with you to Steph at CCBA. For more information, call CCBA at 702-387-6011 (M-F, 8am-4pm).

CCBA Picture Day

Thursday, November 8, 2018 - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. only

• Where: Clark County Bar Association, 717 S. 8th Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101
• Activity: Sit for a portrait made by a professional photographer. Dress for success.
• Sponsor: Portraits to You
• Special Offer: Sitting fee will be waived! Photographer will offer a discounted rate for CCBA members to purchase their portrait(s). Special offer is available only during this scheduled event. Purchase of portraits is available from the photographer, Portraits to You.

Court News

Recent Headlines Regarding Nevada Courts

• US Magistrate Judge Applications Due November 30, 2018
  EJDC Order Formalizes Practice to Accept Bonds, Bails Regardless of Immigration Status
• Hearing Set for October 19, 2018, In Re Amendments to NRCP

Upcoming Court Meetings

• October 5 - EJDC Family Judges Meeting
• November 13 - EJDC Civil Bench Bar Luncheon
• November 28 - EJDC Civil Judges Meeting

Get social & share: #CourtNews #clarkcountybar

For more information about these headlines and other news from local, state, and federal Courts, visit our website at http://www.clarkcountybar.org/category/court/.