Nevada Could Join Growing Number Of States With Alternatives To The Bar
California ditching the bar really set the ball rolling!
Morning Docket: 03.25.22
* “Go best friend, that’s my best friend!” Black law students are already reflecting on the impact of Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination and confirmation hearings. [NPR] * At least 65 law professors in Missouri have common sense. I know a few of these names — good to see them! [STL Today] * Flag on the play! Some dude trying to score points with voters says Pride Week should be illegal. [The Guardian] * Move over, I’m cycling here! Las Vegas law requires drivers to give cyclists at least 3 feet of space as they share the road. I’d prefer the COVID 6 but at least this is a start. [8NewsNow] * It always feels like, somebody’s watching youuuu? Wyoming’s got you covered. [The Sheridan Press]
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Morning Docket: 01.07.22
* A fig leaf or a Trojan Horse? McConnell backing an election law change has a few people confused. [The Hill] * And a 1 and a 2! Utah has to figure out how they are going to deal with armed protesters. [Deseret News] * The judge from the highest court (of our childhoods) creates a $5M scholarship to help women succeed in law. [Law.com] * The legal aftermath of the men who lynched Ahmaud Arbery continues — the length of their sentencing and a potential death penalty are still on the table. [CNN] * UNLV Law is going to keep some of their courses online for the semester. Will other schools follow suit? [FOX News]
Morning Docket: 06.21.21
* A federal judge has struck down restrictions imposed on cruise lines by the CDC. Break out the Hawaiian shirts and Dramamine tablets... [Washington Post] * O.J. Simpson is continuing to appeal judgments related to civil suits over the deaths of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. [Washington Times] * A Reno lawyer, who was allegedly present during the January 6th Capitol riots, is running to be governor of Nevada. [Nevada Appeal] * AirBNB is taking legal action against a guest who hosted a party and severely damaged a home. [Fox News] * A lawsuit claims security at a Jerry Springer show failed to protect him from being attacked. Thinking assumption of the risk may be argued... [Stamford Advocate]
Morning Docket: 04.07.21
* The NRA's top lawyer claims he was not consulted on the group's bankruptcy filing. Guess the organization might be shooting from the hip... [LAw360] * A high-profile Nevada lawyer has seemingly admitted to failing to safeguard client funds and other ethical breaches. [Las Vegas Review-Journal] * Several Italian-American organizations are filing a lawsuit against the City of Philadelphia and local officials over canceling Columbus Day and removing statutes of Christopher Columbus. [CBS News] * Colorado is considering mandatory diversity training for all attorneys. [Denver Post] * Drinker Biddle must face a lawsuit alleging it broke a promise when it purportedly promised to retain an attorney so long as she "performed as an average associate." Seems like a low bar... [ABA Journal]
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Morning Docket: 10.26.20
* Johnny Depp's lawyer has been reportedly thrown off a defamation case for revealing information covered by a protective order. Maybe the information was "pirated" or the judge should make the attorney "walk the plank"... [Courthouse News Service] * A lawyer for the Lincoln Project told Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner to "peddle their scare tactics elsewhere" after the couple threatened to sue the anti-Trump group over billboards in New York City. [Wrap] * An Ohio lawyer has been arrested on human trafficking, racketeering, and related charges. [Cincinnati Enquirer] * The Trump Campaign and the Nevada GOP have filed a lawsuit aimed at blocking election officials from counting early votes. [Business Insider] * A photographer has filed a lawsuit after being hit with the horns of a steer after the 2019 Sugar Bowl. Sounds like a law school hypothetical... [AOL]
Morning Docket: 11.13.19
* A Florida woman who has a law degree but never passed the bar has been charged with stealing the identity of an admitted attorney. This was funny in My Cousin Vinny but not in real life. [Tampa Bay Times] * Sarah Palin said she first learned of her husband's divorce plans in an email from his attorney. Jeeze, that's cold. [San Francisco Chronicle] * A U.S. service member is challenging a ban on active military personnel suing their doctors for malpractice. [NBC News] * The Louisiana Supreme Court has refused to revive a lawsuit against the NFL regarding a missed call at a Saints game. Hope the plaintiff is not a sore loser. [ESPN] * Massachusetts lawmakers are considering whether to make coerced suicide a crime after the suicide of Conrad Roy III at the encouragement of his girlfriend. [CNN] * A Nevada attorney has been disbarred for letting clients use her cellphone during jailhouse consultations. Seems harsh — prisoners use cellphones in Orange is the New Black all the time... [Bloomberg Law]
A World First For Insurance Laws: Nevada Prohibits Surrogacy Discrimination
Congratulations, surrogates and intended parents in Nevada.
Another State Lowers Bar Exam Cut Score To Make Pass Rates Soar
Which state will be next to lower its bar exam cut score?
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Senior Attorney Fired For Cruel Commentary On Las Vegas Shooting
She deserved to get fired. She doesn't deserve to become a pawn.
Our Gun Sickness In One Sentence
Nevada has some of the most permissive gun laws, but we know that ain't changing.
Nevada: Go For The Gambling, Stay For The Surrogacy Parental Rights
Good news out of Nevada for surrogacy supporters.
The Refusal To Accept Democracy Starts: Trump Files Lawsuit In Nevada
The Trump campaign is claiming that people who were not in line at 7:00 were allowed to vote.
Smoke The Vote: The 9 Marijuana Ballot Initiatives
It's time to briefly visit each marijuana ballot initiative, especially since legalization or medical marijuana reform in one state can greatly impact other marijuana-friendly states and even federal marijuana policy.