Strategies, Challenges, and Answers

Nevada’s Pro Hac Vice Rules Are Stricter Than Most

Do you have a civil matter that needs to be litigated in Nevada but you do not have the time or patience to study for and sit through a three day bar exam?  Mike Mills of Bauman, Loewe, Witt & Maxwell provides the solution!  Nevada does not admit … [Continue reading]

Driver Abandons Trailer On Interstate. After Termination, Court Reinstates Driver With Back Pay. How So?

Thanks to Benjamin D. Briggs, Adam R. Young and Craig B. Simonsen of Seyfarth Shaw for allowing us to share this informative trucking employment law post.  I’m sure that everyone in the Nevada Trucking Law community will find it very … [Continue reading]

The Attorney And The Hospital Have Competing Liens. How Can The Company Safely Settle?

You are familiar with this scenario. The claimant is willing to sign a release in exchange for your insured’s policy limit.  However, the claimant, the attorney and the hospital, all legitimate lienholders, can’t agree on how to divide up the … [Continue reading]

The Nevada Supreme Court Reverses Summary Judgment In Favor Of Driver Who Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Outside Of Crosswalk.

Pedestrian Anderson was walking across the street when driver Baltrusaitis accidentally hit him with his car.  Anderson and Baltrusaitis were the only witnesses to the accident.  Pedestrian Anderson’s injuries were so serious that he was unable to … [Continue reading]

Accident Reconstructionist Not Required for Low Impact Defense at Trial

The Nevada Supreme Court held in a minor rear end accident case that Accident Reconstruction experts are not necessary for mounting low impact defenses. Mr. Simao and his wife filed a claim against Ms. Rish claiming bodily injuries following an … [Continue reading]