Sixth Edition of Nevada Business Entities Available Now as a Digital Download  

Nevada Business Entities is a must-have for attorneys practicing business law in Nevada, and it is now available for purchase as a digital download. For more information and to place your order, visit the state bar's website.

This publication contains information that will help the reader to fully understand the different types of business entities and how to incorporate each type of entity. In addition, updates to the sixth edition include new provisions related to dissolution, updated case law references and forms from the Nevada Secretary of State, changes regarding jurisdiction over nonresident directors and new rules pertaining to electronic meetings.

Volunteer Attorneys Needed for Disaster Legal Services Program

From severe winter storms to heavy rains, flooding and fires, Nevada is not immune to national disasters. Since 2004, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has declared four major disasters in our state.

With this in mind, the Young Lawyers Section (YLS) has teamed up with Nevada Legal Services, FEMA and the ABA to seek volunteer attorneys willing to provide pro bono legal assistance to victims of natural disasters. As part of the Disaster Legal Services (DLS) program, volunteer attorneys provide all legal services to victims, free of charge.

Attorney skills and areas of expertise the program is most likely to need include: insurance claims, landlord-tenant and other housing problems, home repair contracts, consumer protection matters, mortgage foreclosures, replacement of wills and other important legal documents, drafting powers of attorney, estate administration, and preparation of guardianships and conservatorships.

Please note that fee-generating cases are not covered under the DLS program, and volunteer attorneys will not be reimbursed for telephone calls, mileage or any other case-related expenses.

Those interested in volunteering their time to helping Nevadans in need should forward their names, addresses, phone numbers, e-mail addresses and practice areas/legal interests to Scott Lachman at slachman@wwhgd.com.

Free CLE: An Interactive Discussion of Nevada Supreme Court Cases

Join distinguished members of the Eighth Judicial District Business Court, including Judge Nancy Allf (moderator), Discovery Commissioner Bonnie Bulla, Judge Kathleen Delaney, Judge Mark Denton and Judge Susan Scann for an interactive discussion of the 2014 Supreme Court decisions. Approval for 1.5 general CLE credits is pending. Complimentary lunch and refreshments will be provided. 

This free seminar, sponsored by Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada, will take place on Friday, September 19 from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Regional Justice Center, Courtroom 3A, in Las Vegas. The presentation supports the ONE Promise Nevada campaign, with the goal of encouraging more lawyers to serve pro bono clients through organized legal aid programs. The cost of admission is acceptance of one pro bono case or two Ask-A-Lawyer sessions.

To register, visit the Legal Aid Center website. Attorneys may also select a pro bono case or sign up to volunteer for an Ask-A-Lawyer program online. For more information, contact the Pro Bono Project at probono@lacsn.org or call (702) 386-1444.

Nevada Legal Services' Second Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser

Don't miss Nevada Legal Services' Celebration Golf Tournament and fundraiser. The event takes place on September 26 at the Washoe County Golf Course, and on October 10 in Henderson at the Wildhorse Golf Club. In addition to golf and good company, there will be food, drinks and great prizes for the participants in both the north and the south. 

Those interested in participating may enter as foursomes (at the price of $250 per team) or as singles (at $75 per player). Sponsorship opportunities are still available for this event. 

For more information or to register, contact Nevada Legal Services at (702) 386-0404, extension 115.

NNWLA Supreme Court Justice Panel Discussion

Northern Nevada Women Lawyers Association (NNWLA) is sponsoring a panel discussion on appellate practice and tips, featuring Nevada's Supreme Court justices. Prior to the panel discussion, appetizers and beverages will be served. The event will take place on September 10, at 6 p.m., at the Nevada Supreme Court Rotunda in Carson City. Questions for the justices may be submitted in advance.

Admission is $25 for members paid in advance, $30 for non-members paid in advance and $35 for tickets purchased at the door. Advance purchases may be made through the PayPal link on NNWLA's website. Those wishing to pre-pay with a check should contact NNWLA Treasurer Laury Macauley at laury@macauleylawgroup.com. The deadline for pre-registration is September 10, at 3 p.m.

Those planning to purchase tickets at the door should RSVP to nnwla.rsvp@gmail.com. Questions for the justices can be submitted through the same address.