Hayes v. Watson: Clarifying Preservation After Motions in Limine and the “Any-Purpose” Rule for Adverse-Party Depositions Introduction Hayes v. Watson, No. 85087 (Nev. Sup. Ct. June 6, 2025), is a...
Hyatt v. Franchise Tax Board: Nevada Supreme Court Reinforces Detailed Documentation for Discovery-Related Travel Costs and Confirms Broad Judicial Discretion for Enhanced Expert Fees 1. Introduction...
Expanding the State’s Right of Appeal: Nevada Supreme Court Holds that Orders Granting or Denying Motions to Correct an Illegal Sentence Are Appealable Introduction In State v. Eighth Judicial...
Exclusion of Metropolitan Police Departments from Nevada’s Judicial Confirmation Law and the NPRA’s Exclusive Public Records Remedy Introduction In In re: Public Records Request to Las Vegas Metro....
Judicial Review as a “Special Proceeding” under NRS 18.020(4): Recoverability, Apportionment, and Cost Accrual Introduction In In re: D.O.T. Litigation, the Supreme Court of Nevada considered whether...
Clarification of “Conscious Indifference” Standard in Preliminary Hearing Continuances Introduction The Supreme Court of Nevada’s decision in State v. Trinh (2025) addresses the procedural safeguards...
Completion‐of‐Services Trigger for Accounting Malpractice Statute of Limitations under NRS 11.2075 Introduction In TRICARICHI v. PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS, LLP (Nos. 86317/87375/87835), the Supreme...
Statute of Limitations and Tolling in Accounting Malpractice: NRS 11.2075 Interpreted Introduction In Tricarichi v. PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP (Nos. 86317/87375/87835, May 29, 2025), the Supreme...
Statute of Limitations in Accounting Malpractice: Accrual at Service Completion or Inquiry Notice; Standards for NRCP 60(b) and 68 Awards Introduction In Tricarichi v. PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP...
Due Process Remedy for Delayed Competency Restoration: Dismissal Without Prejudice Introduction In State v. Desavio (Matthew), 141 Nev. Adv. Op. 25 (May 22, 2025), the Supreme Court of Nevada...
Affirming Res Gestae Evidence Principles and Harmless-Error Analysis in Child Abuse Causing Substantial Bodily Harm Introduction This commentary examines the Supreme Court of Nevada’s decision in...
Establishing Sufficiency and Standards in Child Abuse and Medical Neglect: DIXON v. STATE Precedent Introduction The Supreme Court of Nevada’s decision in DIXON (Terrence) v. STATE, 2025-May-19,...
The Counsil Standard: Interpreting Pretrial Scheduling Orders and Reconsideration Rights Introduction This commentary examines the Supreme Court of Nevada’s decision in Counsil (Joshua) v. State,...
Recognition of Area Identification Signs as a Distinct Category under Municipal Code and Standing Limitations for Writ Relief Introduction This commentary examines the Supreme Court of Nevada’s...
Recognition of Area Identification Signs as a Distinct Category under the Reno Municipal Code (RMC) Introduction In City of Reno v. Scenic Nevada, Inc. (Nos. 87514 & 87549, May 8, 2025), the Supreme...
Limitation of NRS 484E.040 to Public Highways: Private Property Excluded Introduction This commentary examines the Supreme Court of Nevada’s advance opinion in Urias (Brandon) v. District Court...
Procedural Diligence in Appellate Practice: Dismissal for Failure to Comply with NRAP Requirements Introduction This commentary examines the Supreme Court of Nevada’s Order in Nicherie v. Sharda (No....
Trademark Licensors and Strict Products Liability: No Liability Absent Substantial Involvement Introduction The Supreme Court of Nevada was asked to resolve a novel question of Nevada tort law in the...
Clarifying the Two-Hour BAC Testing Rule and Juror Impartiality in DUI Convictions Introduction This commentary examines the Nevada Supreme Court’s decision in Gonzales (Cristian) v. State, decided...
Interlocutory Orders and NRCP 54(b): Distinguishing Theories of Liability from Claims for Relief Introduction The Nevada Supreme Court’s decision in Richardson v. Peters, D.O., 88800 (Apr. 30 2025),...