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What Changes Do You Expect When Nevada Justice Court Jurisdiction Increases From $10,000 To $15,000 In January 2017?

Las Vegas Regional Justice Center

The 2015 Nevada Legislature increased the state courts’ jurisdictional limits.  Assembly Bill 66 saw the jurisdictional limit in small claims increase from $7,500 to $10,000.  That change took effect on October 1, 2015.  NRS 73.010. The same bill … [Continue reading]

First Things First

Diane Engle got hurt at work. She applied for and received worker's comp benefits. She also claimed that a third party had contributed to her injuries. After closing her worker's comp claim, Ms. Engle negotiated a settlement with the third party as … [Continue reading]

Shipper And Motor Carrier Can Agree On Method Of COD Payment Without Violation Of Filed Rate Doctrine

Filed Rate Doctrine

Imports, Etc. sold 511 cartons of women's shoes to A&M Department Stores. Imports hired ABF Freight Systems, Inc. to deliver the shoes. The alternative Straight Bill of Lading provided that the ABF driver was to receive two payments on … [Continue reading]

Motor Carrier Beats Driver’s Claim For Overtime Pay. Find Out How.

Mr. Winston drove commercial vehicles for Air Truck Express (ATE), an interstate regional line haul carrier.  After his position ended at ATE, driver Winston claimed that he should have been paid overtime for his driving.  Even though all the … [Continue reading]

Using Proper Bluebook Citation When Referencing Nevada Law Blog Articles

Legal Blue Book

We gathered in the conference room of an upscale Plaintiff’s firm in Las Vegas. The attorneys exchanged their exhibits and agreed on discovery deadlines. As the meeting adjourned, the Plaintiff’s attorney turned to me and said “So let me tell you a … [Continue reading]