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Monthly Archives: August 2019

27/08/19 Temporary Restraining Order filed yesterday in Clark County School District vs. Clark County Education Association

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A Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order was filed yesterday in the case of Clark County School District vs. Clark County Education Association. An order shortening time hearing is set for Sept. 5 at 10:30 a.m. before Judge Mark Denton.

Temporary Restraining Order link: CCSDInjunction8_26_19 

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24/08/19 Special event for child support awareness month clears path for resolving child support issues for hundreds of families

More than 850 people attended the event to take advantage of a variety of child support related services presented in a one-stop-shop format.
District Court Family Division Judge Linda Marquis quashed 131 warrants at an annual child support super Saturday event on Aug. 10.
In recognition of child support awareness month, the Clark County District Attorney’s Family Support Division (DAFS) coordinated the event to improve engagement and relationships with those involved with the child support program and to handle outstanding child support issues favorably.

District Court Family Division Judge Linda Marquis quashed 131 warrants at an annual child support super Saturday event on Aug. 10. In recognition of child support awareness month, the Clark County District Attorney’s Family Support Division (DAFS) coordinated the event to improve engagement and relationships with those involved with the child support program and to handle outstanding child support issues favorably.

More than 850 people attended the event to take advantage of a variety of child support related services presented in a one-stop-shop format.

  • 131 bench warrants were quashed with reduced fees paid
  • 150 driver’s licenses were reinstated with child support payment
  • 97 customers attended the ask-a-lawyer sessions
  • 60 customers were served at the order modification workshop
  • 20 customers received services from DAFS social workers
  • 11 customers were referred to the Access/Visitation Mediation Program
  • $62,825 in past due child support was collected
  • 428 staff-donated backpacks filled with school supplies were given to parents and their children

Quashing warrants and eliminating other barriers associated with unpaid child support is believed to be an effective way to help those struggling to meet child support obligation to get on track.

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23/08/19 Judge issues Order in Serenity Wellness Center vs. State of Nevada Department of Taxation case

 

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In a 24-page finding of fact and conclusion of law Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez issued an Order today in the Serenity Wellness Center vs. State of Nevada Department of Taxation case regarding the issue of marijuana licences.

Link to Judge Elizabeth Gonzalez’s ruling:

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14/08/19 Clark County family lawyers can get current on the recent District Court rules changes at Thursday family law Bench- Bar Meeting

Did you know that it has been proposed to delete the last sentence Rule 7.72 on Courtroom conduct and attire?
There have been significant rule changes in the Nevada Eighth Judicial Court. Clark County family lawyers can get current on the recent District Court rules changes at Thursday family law Bench-Bar Meeting this Thursday, August 15 at noon in courtroom 9 at Family Court, 601 North Pecos Road.

There have been significant rule changes in the Nevada Eighth Judicial Court. Clark County family lawyers can get current on the recent District Court rules changes at Thursday family law Bench-Bar Meeting this Thursday, August 15 at noon in courtroom 9 at Family Court, 601 North Pecos Road.  Attorneys will also have the opportunity to meet newly appointed Judge Rhonda Forsberg.  The Legal Aid Center pro bono volunteer of the month will also be awarded at the Family Bench-Bar.

Family Bench-Bar meetings offer the latest news on the District Court Family Division, get questions addressed and network.

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13/08/19 Clark County civil lawyers do you know what you’re missing?

Did you know that it has been proposed to delete the last sentence Rule 7.72 on Courtroom conduct and attire?
Judge Joe Hardy provided a very informative session on proposed changes to court rules.
At the July Bench-Bar meeting, Judge Jerry Wiese gave the latest on Rule 16, and offered insight in how to navigate the new system of judges handling scheduling.

Attorneys practicing civil law in Clark County, who are not attending the civil Bench Bar Meetings on the second Tuesday of every month, are missing out. You’re missing needed information to stay current with trends in District Court. At the next meeting on Aug. 12 at noon in courtroom 10D, Jury Commissioner Mariah Witt will offer up the latest information on jury selection. At the July Bench-Bar meeting, Judge Jerry Wiese gave the latest on Rule 16, and offered insight in how to navigate the new system of judges handling scheduling. Judge Joe Hardy provided a very informative session on proposed changes to court rules. Did you know that it has been proposed to delete the last sentence Rule 7.72 on Courtroom conduct and attire. It’s a change that had everyone’s attention. Civil Bench Bar meetings offer the latest news from District Court, offer a forum to get questions addressed and a chance to grab a quick bite to eat while networking.