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Archives for October 2014

Again, We Join TIDA to Give Back to the Las Vegas Community

Mills & Associates maintains active membership in the Trucking Industry Defense Association, also known as TIDA. Founded in 1993, TIDA is a nonprofit association whose members share knowledge and resources in defense of the trucking industry. TIDA members include motor carriers, trucking insurers, defense attorneys and claims servicing companies. This year, the TIDA held its […]

Vote Yes On Question 1 Creating A New Nevada Appellate Court

Question One on the November 2014 Nevada ballot seeks to establish a three-judge appellate court in Nevada. The Nevada Law Blogs support the creation of this new court. According to the Nevada State Bar, the Court of Appeals would consist of three judges, The Ballot Question Explanation provides that the Governor would appoint the initial […]

Third Circuit Rejects “True Conversion” Exception To Carmack Amendment Preemption

In the case of Dynamic Transit v. Trans Pac. Ventures, 128 Nev. Adv. Op. 69, 291 P.3d 114 (2012), the Nevada Supreme Court opined that there was a “true conversion” exception to the doctrine of Carmack Amendment preemption of all state law claims. (49 U.S.C. § 14706). For more details on that case, see HERE. […]