Weekly Legislative Update – 5/26
We are in the final stretch of the 82nd Nevada Legislation, and this week saw a lot of action and some waiting. The money committees, Assembly Committee on Ways and Means and Senate Finance Committee, met several times a day while the Assembly and Senate met in lengthy floor sessions throughout each day and into the […]
Weekly Legislative Update – 4/21
While last week’s deadline brought a buzz to Carson City and a sense of urgency to the Nevada legislative process, this week we saw a quiet legislative building with few committee hearings. Vice President Kamala Harris visited University of Nevada Reno on Tuesday to discuss reproductive health and rights with a crowd of students, community members and government […]
A How-To on Estate Planning
Estate planning can seem like a daunting task, but here are 5 key steps you can take to get yourself started. Take inventory of your belongings: both tangible and intangible objects – tangible objects include your home(s), car(s), jewelry and clothing, art, etc. – intangible objects include retirement plans, stock, savings and checking accounts, etc. […]
Celebrity Conservatorships: Britney Spears
[vc_row content_placement=”middle”][vc_column offset=”vc_col-md-11 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_column_text] Britney Spears is no stranger to tabloids, but recently, the headlines about Britney have not been about her music and success; rather, the focus has been on her high-profile and seemingly controversial conservatorship. In 2008, Britney involuntarily entered a conservatorship. After an unfortunate and very public “meltdown” in 2008, following years […]
Pandemic Estate Planning
[vc_row content_placement=”middle”][vc_column offset=”vc_col-md-11 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_column_text] COVID-19 has created an environment of uncertainty, and we have just passed the one- year anniversary of our lives now involving various forms of lockdowns, restrictions, and mandates. This pandemic, which seemingly came out of nowhere and resulted in severe and immediate consequences in many cases, has made us all more […]
“How much weed do we need? Legislation puts dispensary owners at odds” from the Nevada Current by Dana Gentry
[vc_row content_placement=”middle”][vc_column offset=”vc_col-md-11 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_column_text] The following article comes from the Nevada Current and was written by Dana Gentry. A measure that could add dozens of cannabis dispensaries to Nevada’s population centers was widely panned by competitors who say the move would flood the market, stymie ownership by women and minorities, and thwart efforts to address […]
“Tensions over 2018 marijuana licensing resurface with bill that would give losing companies chance to expand” from the Nevada Independent by Michelle Rindels
[vc_row content_placement=”middle”][vc_column offset=”vc_col-md-11 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_column_text] This article comes from The Nevada Independent and was written by Michelle Rindels. An acrimonious battle over the distribution of coveted marijuana dispensary licenses in 2018 spilled over into the Legislature on Thursday, with sharp opposition to a measure that would allow applicants who lost out on the licenses another chance […]
Women’s History Month
[vc_row content_placement=”middle”][vc_column offset=”vc_col-md-11 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_column_text]The theme of this year’s Women’s History Month “Valiant Women of the Vote: Refusing to Be Silenced,” is a continuation of last year’s theme, in recognition of the centennial celebration of women’s suffrage. Before the passage of the 19th Amendment, women had been fighting for the right to vote for almost 100 […]
Lobbying Your Government
[vc_row content_placement=”middle”][vc_column offset=”vc_col-md-11 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_column_text] The Nevada Legislature will meet for its 2021 session beginning February 1. As a citizen, according to the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, you have the right to petition your government for a redress of your grievances. Thus, you can lobby your representatives to try to influence the outcome of a bill. How does one lobby with […]
Consumer Litigation Funding Company
[vc_row content_placement=”middle”][vc_column offset=”vc_col-md-11 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_column_text] In September of 2019, the Nevada Senate passed Bill No. 432 (S.B. 432) creating a new chapter in Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS 604C) governing Consumer Litigation Funding. This new bill gave the Financial Institutions Division the authority to license and regulate consumer litigation funding. What is a Consumer Litigation Funding Company? A […]