I have been practicing law in Nevada for nearly 30 years. For as long as I can remember, Nevada has required autos registered in this state to have bodily injury automobile liability insurance of at least $15,000 per person / $30,000 per occurrence. The minimum automobile liability limit for property damages has been set at […]
Negligent Entrustment Of Motorcycle Not Covered By Homeowner’s Policy
July 23, 2018 by
Mr. Gregory had a motorcycle. It was a piece of work. The tires were bald. The front tire was underinflated. The rear tire was overinflated. Mr. Gregory loaned the motorcycle to his son Jimmey. But to be safe, Mr. Gregory gave his son a couple of modified helmets. Jimmey was taking Phillip Senteney on a […]
How To Challenge An FMCSA Notice of Claim.
March 7, 2018 by
When a motor carrier is faces a Notice of Claim issued by the FMCSA for violations of the regulations, what are its options? An explanation of the choices is found at 49 CFR 386.14. Those choices are three . . .
Not Everyone Agrees That Nevada Will Follow Majority Rule Dismissing Negligent Entrustment / Supervision / Training Where Motor Carrier Admits Course And Scope
December 4, 2017 by
Readers of the Nevada Trucking Law Blog know that Nevada Supreme Court has yet to decide whether claims of negligent hiring, training, supervision or retention can survive once an employer has admitted its employee driver was in the course and scope of his/her employment. The rule stated in McHaffie v. Bunch, 891 S.W.2d 822, 826 […]
TIDA Volunteers Assist NPHY
November 6, 2017 by
On the morning of October 25, 2017 BLWM attorney Mike Mills and a dedicated group of volunteers descended upon the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY) drop in shelter to lend a hand. The volunteers were in Las Vegas for the 25th annual seminar of the Transportation Industry Defense Association (TIDA). Whenever […]
The Nevada Court of Appeals Follows a Push-Down Model
October 23, 2017 by
At the time that the Nevada Law Blogs last treated the Nevada Court System, there was no Nevada Court of Appeals. Since then, things have changed. So how about an update regarding appeals in Nevada. In 2014, the Nevada voters approved the creation of the Nevada Court of Appeals. The Nevada Court of Appeals is […]
Las Vegas…Thoughts and Prayers
October 3, 2017 by
All of us at BLWM appreciate those around the country who are praying for us in Las Vegas. We are grateful for all the support and concern. The caring emails, texts, and phone calls are too numerous to count. I am thankful that my family was not directly affected by the events in town on […]
TIDA 25th Annual Seminar
September 7, 2017 by
Las Vegas based BLWM Partner and publisher of The Nevada Law Blogs Michael Mills will be attending the TIDA Annual Seminar next month. Mike would welcome the opportunity to connect/reconnect with Nevada Trucking Blog readers, clients and friends who will be attending. Feel free to email Mike @ MMills@BLWMLawFirm.com to let him know you will […]
BLWM attends LVDL Summer Event at TopGolf Las Vegas
September 6, 2017 by
Aileen Cohen and Mike Mills of BLWM attended the Las Vegas Defense Lawyer’s Summer Event at TopGolf Las Vegas. Many of the judges and justices from across the state attended. The Event was successful in big part based because of the contributions of many great LVDL’s sponsors but also because of the all of the […]
The Consequences Of A Bad Safety Compliance Review Can Be Devastating To A Motor Carrier
July 19, 2017 by
Ask any Safety Manager. The stress of the job is intense. How’s my driver? Where is my equipment? And what about the cargo? But there are few things that are more stressful to a seasoned Safety Manager than receiving a notice that your company will undergo a Compliance Review (CR). Ouch! Safety Managers worth their […]
