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Appointment of Permanent and Alternate Member on the Commission on Judicial Discipline
The Commission on Judicial Discipline has an opening for a permanent member and an alternate member in northern Nevada, beginning immediately. The appointment term expires
December 31, 2016. The Board of Governors of the State Bar of Nevada shall appoint the attorney member to fill the vacancy.
The commission was created by a Nevada Constitutional amendment to investigate allegations of judicial misconduct in office, violations of the Code of Judicial Conduct or disability of judges. The commission meets approximately six times per year, in regularly scheduled meetings, and as necessary by telephone conference meetings. The commission also conducts formal hearings as a Court of Judicial Discipline. The commission's main office is located in Carson City. Some travel is required.
Interested applicants must be available to participate in upcoming commission hearings on December 2-6, 2013 and December 16-18, 2013. Interested applicants should complete an online application
form. All applications must be received before noon on
November 19, 2013.
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November Issue of Nevada Lawyer
The November issue of Nevada Lawyer is now online and coming to a mailbox near you.
This month Nevada Lawyer brings you articles from members of the bar who have practiced abroad with a focus on international law and practice. These articles provide insight into the unique considerations that can arise when practicing law in a foreign country or when representing foreign clients. Also in the November issue, in recognition of Veteran's Day, we thank those Nevada attorneys who have served and who continue to serve our country through military service.
If you've missed an issue, catch up by browsing through our extensive collection of back issues in the Nevada Lawyer archive, including several articles for CLE credit.
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Young Lawyers Section Annual Law Suits Clothing Drive
The Young Lawyers Section of the State Bar of Nevada is holding its Annual Law Suits Clothing Drive on November 4 to 15. Donated new or lightly used business attire will benefit Shade Tree Shelter.
Download the online fliers for drop off locations in the north and in the south. If you have any questions or late donations, contact Karl Riley at kriley@swlaw.com.
If you would like a receipt for tax purposes, please tag your items with your name and mailing address of your donated items. Learn more about Shade Tree online.
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Fastcase: Online Legal Research
As one of the State Bar of Nevada's member services, Fastcase is accessible through the bar's website.
This popular online legal research tool provides access to federal and Nevada caselaw, local federal rules, links to court forms, Attorney General's opinions, bankruptcy decisions, administrative regulations and other information important to attorneys. And it is absolutely free to active bar members, who get unlimited use with no monthly, hourly or time-based fees.
Visit the state bar's website for more information or to get started.
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