Materiality as a Fact Question and Post-Judgment Interest on Punitive Damages Confirmed by Nevada Supreme Court in USAA v. Powers Introduction The case of William R. Powers v. United Services...
Reaffirming At-Will Employment and Confidentiality in Employment Contracts: Reno Air Inc. v. Barmettler Introduction Reno Air Inc. v. Andrew Barmettler is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme...
Clarifying the Definition of Criminal Gang under NRS 193.168: Origel-Candido v. State of Nevada Introduction The case of Genaro A. Origel-Candido v. The State of Nevada (114 Nev. 378) adjudicated by...
Duty to Gather Exculpatory Evidence: Insights from Daniels v. State of Nevada Introduction Daniels v. State of Nevada (114 Nev. 261, 1998) is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
Enhanced Liability Standards for Failure to Warn in Product Liability: Yamaha v. Arnoult Introduction In the landmark case Yamaha Motor Company, U.S.A., appellant, v. Beth Arnoult, respondent, 114...
Reinstatement of Strict Liability Claims in Car Rental Negligence Cases: Maduike v. Agency Rent-A-Car Introduction The case of Maduike v. Agency Rent-A-Car (114 Nev. 1) marks a significant decision...
Proper Filing and Service of Cross-Claims Under NRCP 7(a): Insights from Smith v. Clark Court Introduction The case of Allen Smith and Joanne MacDougall v. The Eighth Judicial District Court of the...
Right to Effective Assistance of Post-Conviction Counsel: Crump v. Warden Establishes New Precedent Introduction The case of Thomas Wayne Crump v. Warden, Nevada State Prison (113 Nev. 293)...
Harmless Error and Procedural Compliance in Death Penalty Cases: EDWARD LEE JONES v. THE STATE OF NEVADA Introduction Edward Lee Jones was convicted of first-degree murder with the use of a deadly...
FLANAGAN v. STATE of Nevada: Harmless Error Analysis of First Amendment Violations in Guilt Phase of Trial Introduction FLANAGAN v. STATE of Nevada, 112 Nev. 1409 (1997), is a seminal case...
Affirmation of Standards for Mistrial Claims and Admissibility of Prior Gang-Related Acts Introduction The case of Sharmarlo Tinch v. The State of Nevada (113 Nev. 1170, 1997) presents significant...
Affirmation of Second-Degree Murder Conviction: Nevada Supreme Court Clarifies Photographic Lineup and Hearsay Exceptions Introduction In the landmark case of Jamie Cunningham v. The State of Nevada...
Reclassification of Commercial Signage and Unjust Enrichment: Analysis of LeasePartners Corp. v. Brooks Trust Introduction LeasePartners Corporation, a California-based finance company, and Ad Art...
Sexual Assault Requires a Living Victim: Insights from Anthony Doyle v. The State of Nevada Introduction Anthony Doyle v. The State of Nevada (112 Nev. 879), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...
Consideration of Defendant's Lack of Remorse Violates Self-Incrimination Rights in Brake v. State of Nevada Introduction Brake v. State of Nevada is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of...
Procuring Agent Defense Undermined in Michelle Colon v. State of Nevada Introduction Michelle Colon a/k/a Michelle White v. The State of Nevada is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of...
Establishing Medical Causation in Workers' Compensation Claims: The Donna Horne Case Introduction The case of Donna Horne v. The State Industrial Insurance System (113 Nev. 532) adjudicated by the...
Apparent Authority in Surety Contracts and the Limits of Punitive Damages: Insights from Great American Insurance Co. v. General Builders Introduction Great American Insurance Company, an Ohio...
KIRKSEY v. STATE of Nevada: Affirmation of Effective Counsel and Three-Judge Panel Standards Introduction The case of Jimmy Todd Kirksey v. The State of Nevada (112 Nev. 980) serves as a pivotal...
Hall v. SSF Inc.: Establishing Standards for Future Medical Damages and Negligent Hiring Introduction Hall v. SSF Inc. is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of Nevada on December 20, 1996....