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Clark County Bar News

Issue: November 5, 2018 - Subscriber: <<First Name>> <<Last Name>>  

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SPECIAL THANKS to all who volunteered at Three Square Food Bank this past weekend. Our team contribute time to help sort and sanitize enough bins to distribute 18,000 Kids Cafe meals for children who are food insecure and hungry in our community.

CCBA Picture Day

Special Offer for CCBA Members

  • When: 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
  • 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. 

Dress for success. Drop-ins are welcome. No appointment necessary!
For more information, visit https://www.clarkcountybar.org/ccba-events/ccba-picture-day-11-8-2018/ or call CCBA at 702-387-6011 (M-F, 8am-4pm).

CLE Seminars

Upcoming Live Seminars

How Not to Be a Pebble in the Probate Commissioner’s Shoe: Practice Tips and Pointers from the Viewpoint of the Probate Offic

  • Speaker: EJDC Probate Commissioner Wesley Yamashita
  • Producer: CCBA CLE Committee Chair Rob Telles of Accolade Law
  • Continuing Legal Education (CLE): 1.5 General CLE Credits for Nevada lawyers
  • Topics: Discussion will be centered on basic probate information with special focus on filings and the general practice before the commissioner.
  • When: Thursday, November 8, 2018 – Noon to 1:30 p.m.
  • Where (NEW LOCATION): Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, 725 E Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV
  • BYOL: Bring your own lunch. We’ll provide drinks and treats!

Social Media & Professional Responsibility: Attorney Ethical Considerations

  • When: November 14, 2018 • Noon-1:30pm

Preparing for the 2019 Tax Return Filing Season: Changes to the 2018 Tax Code

  • When: December 5, 2018 • 1:00-2:30pm

Admission at CCBA's live CLE seminars will be limited. Register to attend ASAP! For more information about each seminar and to get event registration forms, visit  https://www.clarkcountybar.org/marketplace/live-cle-seminars/ or call CCBA at 702-387-6011 (M-F, 8am-4pm).

Special thanks to CCBA's CLE Programming sponsors: Bank of Nevada and Depo International
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CCBA Executive Board Election

Nominations Due November 14, 2018

Nominations from members to serve on the 2019 CCBA Executive Board will be accepted through Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at 4:00 p.m. Nominations should be sent to the CCBA President John Aldrich at prez@clarkcountybar.org. The nominating committee shall consider the following criteria and characteristics as applied to each prospective nominee in their application:
  • Current CCBA membership in good standing
  • Demonstrated past service to the CCBA
  • Contribution to creating balance on the executive board of representation amongst various areas and types of the practice of law
  • Professionalism
  • Knowledge and expertise in an area in which the CCBA needs or desires assistance
  • Such other factors as the nominating committee may deem relevant and appropriate
The election will be held on Thursday, December 13, 2018, at the Clark County Bar Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon & Annual Meeting. (See below for information about the luncheon event.)

CLE at Sea (October 13-20, 2019)

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

Book your cabin(s), arrange your travel, and meet us on board.
For information about this event, visit https://www.clarkcountybar.org/marketplace/live-cle-seminars/.

Downtown Cultural Series Performance

Featuring live music and light refreshments

  • When: Friday, November 16, 2018 - 11:50 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  • Where: Carol Fitzgerald Jury Assembly Room at Lloyd D. George U.S. Courthouse, 333 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas
  • About: The Downtown Cultural Series features musical and dramatic performances that are open and free to the public. Light refreshments are served while supplies last.

No RSVP necessary. Seating will be limited.
For information about this event, contact Steph at CCBA at 702-387-6011 (M-F, 8am-4pm).

CCBA Holiday Mixer

Let’s toast to the winter season. Enjoy a complimentary drink ticket and pizza!

  • When: Thursday, November 29, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. – Come for the socializing and stay for the game!
  • Where: Hop Nuts Brewing, 1120 S. Main Street, #150, Las Vegas
  • Why: ‘Tis the season to meet, greet, and cheer for the Vegas Golden Knights as they take on the Canucks! Let’s toast to the winter season. Enjoy a complimentary drink ticket and pizza!
  • Host: CCBA’s New Lawyers Committee
  • Sponsors: Leavitt Legal Services and Close Law Group

Please mix responsibly. No RSVP necessary.
For more information, contact CCBA New Lawyers Committee Co-Chair Jason Close at Close Law Group

Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon & Annual Meeting

Featuring the election of CCBA Executive Board, an awards ceremony, and gift basket giveaways!

  • When: Thursday, December 13, 2018 - Check-in: 11:30 a.m. Luncheon: 12-1 p.m.
  • Where: Grotto Ristorante inside the Golden Nugget, 129 E. Fremont Street, Las Vegas
  • Options for Entrée: Lasagna Al Forno, Rotisserie Chicken, or Penne Parmesan
  • Sponsor: Bank of Nevada

Register now to attend this special event!
For more information about the event and to request the event registration form, visit https://www.clarkcountybar.org/ccba-events/ccba-volunteer-appreciation-luncheon-annual-meeting/ or call CCBA at 702-387-6011 (M-F, 8am-4pm).

CCBA Marketplace

Offers listings for Employment, Office Space, and Services

Check out the opportunities for employment, office space, and services, listed on our website at https://www.clarkcountybar.org/marketplace/view-the-marketplace-ads/ - Just updated today!

For information about CCBA's Marketplace or to request a quote, contact Steph at CCBA at 702-387-6011 (M-F, 8am-4pm).

Special Offer from Nevada Ballet Theatre

CCBA Members may save on the best seats

The Nutracker

Music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Choreography by James Canfield
Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center The Smith Center for the Performing Arts with Full Orchestra, Select Performances*

  • Saturday, December 8, 2018 • 7:30pm*
  • Sunday, December 9, 2018 • 2:00pm*
  • Friday, December 14, 2018 • 7:30pm
  • Saturday, December 15, 2018 • 2:00pm*
  • Saturday, December 15, 2018 • 7:30pm* - CCBA Night
  • Sunday, December 16, 2018 • 2:00pm*
  • Thursday, December 20, 2018 • 7:30pm
  • Friday, December 21, 2018 • 7:30pm
  • Saturday, December 22, 2018 • 2:00pm
  • Saturday, December 22, 2018 • 7:30pm
  • Sunday, December 23, 2018 • 2:00pm
  • Monday, December 24, 2018 • 2:00pm

Get the best seats before they’re gone. For all of these performances, CCBA Members may order tickets and get 15% off the best seats! VIP, A, B, & C level seating with special discount code. For the CCBA Night performance, CCBA Members can order tickets for our group at this performance for ONLY $79 PER TICKET (not including handling fees) with special discount code. Members should send their request for the special discount code to Donna at CCBA.

CCBA Hockey Night Spring 2019

Special Offer for CCBA Members

  • When: Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Where: T-Mobile Arena
  • Who: CCBA members are invited to purchase tickets to this hockey game
  • Special offer*: CCBA has secured discounted pricing on a limited number of tickets as part of a group package for this game.

Order your tickets now before we run out!
*Additional restrictions apply. For more information, visit https://www.clarkcountybar.org/ccba-events/ccba-hockey-night-spring-2019/ or call CCBA at 702-387-6011 (M-F, 8am-4pm).

Court News

Recent Headlines Regarding Nevada Courts

  • LVJC Order In Re Status of Prisoners with US Immigration Holds
  • LVMC Alternate Judge Applications Due December 8, 2018
  • US Magistrate Judge Applications Due November 30, 2018

Upcoming Court Meetings

  • 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/.

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