Nevada Case Commentaries

Priority of Beattie Factors in NRCP 68 Attorney Fee Awards Affirmed in Larian Studios v. Streamline Media

Date: Dec 18, 2024

Priority of Beattie Factors in NRCP 68 Attorney Fee Awards Affirmed in Larian Studios v. Streamline Media Introduction In the recent decision of Larian Studios U.S. Inc.; Arrakis Naamloze...

Apportionment of Costs in Multi-Defendant Litigation: Insights from Seibel v. PHWLV, LLC

Date: Dec 11, 2024

Apportionment of Costs in Multi-Defendant Litigation: Insights from Seibel v. PHWLV, LLC Introduction Seibel v. PHWLV, LLC is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Nevada on December...

Affirmation of Conviction in Reverse Sex Sting Operation: Establishing Predisposition as Central to Entrapment Analysis

Date: Dec 9, 2024

Affirmation of Conviction in Reverse Sex Sting Operation: Establishing Predisposition as Central to Entrapment Analysis Introduction The case of Tyler Joseph Atencio v. The State of Nevada presents a...

Nevada Supreme Court Affirms NRS 482.305 is Not Preempted by the Graves Amendment

Date: Dec 9, 2024

Nevada Supreme Court Affirms NRS 482.305 is Not Preempted by the Graves Amendment Introduction In the case of Malco Enterprises of Nevada, Inc. v. Alelign Woldeyohannes, the Supreme Court of Nevada...

Limitation of Summary Judgment to Presented Issues: Stefanova v. Nevada Hospitalist Group

Date: Dec 7, 2024

Limitation of Summary Judgment to Presented Issues: Stefanova v. Nevada Hospitalist Group 1. Introduction The case of Nina Stefanova, MD v. Nevada Hospitalist Group, LLP addresses critical procedural...

Transportation Costs Must Be Included in Child Support Calculations: Martinez v. Martinez Establishes New Precedent in Nevada Family Law

Date: Nov 28, 2024

Transportation Costs Must Be Included in Child Support Calculations: Martinez v. Martinez Establishes New Precedent in Nevada Family Law Introduction Martinez v. Martinez is a landmark decision by...

Supreme Court of Nevada Establishes Clarification on Cost Awards under NRS 18.020 in D.O.T. Litigation v. Deep Roots Harvest, Inc.

Date: Nov 28, 2024

Supreme Court of Nevada Establishes Clarification on Cost Awards under NRS 18.020 in D.O.T. Litigation v. Deep Roots Harvest, Inc. Introduction The Supreme Court of Nevada's decision in D.O.T....

Nevada Supreme Court Rules Suicide Does Not Bar Medical Malpractice Liability

Date: Nov 28, 2024

Nevada Supreme Court Rules Suicide Does Not Bar Medical Malpractice Liability Introduction The case of Katy Bourne, Individually; and Katy Bourne as Natural Mother and Guardian of David Bourne, Jr.,...

Beneficiaries of Nonprobated Wills Recognized as Successors in Interest for Redemption Rights under NRS 116.31166

Date: Nov 28, 2024

Beneficiaries of Nonprobated Wills Recognized as Successors in Interest for Redemption Rights under NRS 116.31166 Introduction The case of Saticoy Bay LLC Series 3580 Lost Hills v. Foreclosure...

Affirmation of First-Degree Murder Conviction: Insights on Speedy Trial Rights, Miranda Waivers, and Self-Defense in Olivares v. State

Date: Nov 28, 2024

Affirmation of First-Degree Murder Conviction: Insights on Speedy Trial Rights, Miranda Waivers, and Self-Defense in Olivares v. State Introduction Reyes Murguia Olivares v. The State of Nevada is a...

Supreme Court of Nevada Clarifies Anti-SLAPP Standards in Defamation Claims Against Public Figures

Date: Nov 27, 2024

Supreme Court of Nevada Clarifies Anti-SLAPP Standards in Defamation Claims Against Public Figures Introduction The case of Shannon Ruth v. Nickolas Carter presents pivotal developments in the...

Affirmation of Deed of Trust Maturity Interpretation under NRS 106.240

Date: Nov 26, 2024

Affirmation of Deed of Trust Maturity Interpretation under NRS 106.240 Introduction The case of Big Rock Assets Management, LLC v. Newrez LLC, d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing adjudicated by the...

Defining the Limits of Postconviction Habeas Petitions: Nevada Supreme Court Affirms Denial in Floyd v. State

Date: Nov 26, 2024

Defining the Limits of Postconviction Habeas Petitions: Nevada Supreme Court Affirms Denial in Floyd v. State Introduction In the case of Zane Michael Floyd, Appellant, v. William A. Gittere, Warden,...

Enforceability of Arbitration Clauses in LLC Member Disputes: Wellness Connection of Nevada v. Ghanem

Date: Nov 26, 2024

Enforceability of Arbitration Clauses in LLC Member Disputes: Wellness Connection of Nevada v. Ghanem Introduction In Wellness Connection of Nevada, LLC, v. Jody Ann Ghanem, the Supreme Court of...

Habitual Criminal Statute Application Based on Offense Commission Date: Dawson v. State of Nevada

Date: Nov 26, 2024

Habitual Criminal Statute Application Based on Offense Commission Date: Dawson v. State of Nevada Introduction The case of Clifton Dwayne Dawson v. The State of Nevada, 140 Nev. Adv. Op. 72 presents...

Affirmation of Attorney Fee Awards under Anti-SLAPP Statutes in Fore Stars, Ltd. v. Omerza

Date: Nov 19, 2024

Affirmation of Attorney Fee Awards under Anti-SLAPP Statutes in Fore Stars, Ltd. v. Omerza Introduction The case of Fore Stars, Ltd., a Nevada Limited Liability Company; 180 Land Co., LLC; and...

Supreme Court of Nevada Affirms Inclusion of Misdemeanor Traffic Convictions in Presentence Reports Despite Legislative Changes

Date: Nov 19, 2024

Supreme Court of Nevada Affirms Inclusion of Misdemeanor Traffic Convictions in Presentence Reports Despite Legislative Changes Introduction The case of Shantell Nohealokelani Pogtis v. The State of...

Admissibility of Post-Arrest Photographs and Pretrial Identifications in Murder Conspiracy Cases: Analysis of JOHNSON v. STATE of Nevada

Date: Nov 19, 2024

Admissibility of Post-Arrest Photographs and Pretrial Identifications in Murder Conspiracy Cases: Analysis of JOHNSON v. STATE of Nevada Introduction In the landmark case of Adrian Thomas Lavell...

Supreme Court of Nevada Affirms Judicial Discretion on Joinder and Evidence Admissibility in Sexual Assault Case

Date: Nov 19, 2024

Supreme Court of Nevada Affirms Judicial Discretion on Joinder and Evidence Admissibility in Sexual Assault Case Introduction The case of Antwon Donnell Perkins v. The State of Nevada represents a...

Effective Assistance of Counsel Affirmed: Blaylock v. State of Nevada

Date: Nov 19, 2024

Effective Assistance of Counsel Affirmed: Blaylock v. State of Nevada Introduction Jonathan Wayne Blaylock v. The State of Nevada; and William Hutchings/Warden, Respondents is a pivotal case...