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 […]
Individual Bankruptcy Filings
[vc_row content_placement=”middle”][vc_column offset=”vc_col-md-11 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_column_text] Individual Bankruptcy Filings: Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13 [2020-05-08 APD Rev.] Under the Bankruptcy Code, individual debtors have different options when seeking bankruptcy protections: chapter 7 and chapter 13. Chapter 7 is a liquidation bankruptcy which wipes out most of an individual filer’s unsecured debts, such as credit cards and medical bills. Generally, chapter 7 […]
Court Scheduling changes during COVID-19
[vc_row content_placement=”middle”][vc_column offset=”vc_col-md-11 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_column_text]Updated 03/23/2020 Resource: https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/covid19/Pages/default.aspx[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”16px”][vc_toggle title=”Clark County District Court:”] Eighth Judicial District Court suspends in-person gatherings and meetings. See full details on suspended court activities. Temporary Protective Orders available by phone for domestic violence victims. Mon-Fri. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Call (702) 455-1500 or email: flshcinfo@lacsn.org [/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Las Vegas Justice Court (Beginning or […]
Black & LoBello on AM720 KDWN
Listen to the Legal Hour on AM720 KDWN from September 10th, 2014 in which Jeffrey J. Whitehead, Esq., and Judge Susan Johnson discuss requirements for being a judge (2:45), arbitration (5:15), duties of a judge (7:45), Judge Johnson’s caseload (11:15)(18:30), problems for Nevada judicial system (14:15), benefits of technology (15:15), appeals (16:30), Judge Johnson’s memorable cases (19:40), growth in the Nevada […]
Black & LoBello on AM720 KDWN
Listen to the Legal Hour on AM720 KDWN from June 4th, 2014 in which Michael Li, Esq., and Judge Ron Israel discuss Judge Israel’s career (2:15), Judge Israel’s judging experience (8:00)(23:45), Judge Israel’s community involvement (12:40), child prostitution (18:45), jury duty (25:45), Judge Israel’s community endorsements (29:00), warrants (30:45) and overflow cases (33:50). Click here to listen to the […]
Black & LoBello on AM720 KDWN
Listen to the Legal Hour on AM720 KDWN from April 30th, 2014 in which Managing Partner, Tisha Black Chernine, Esq., and Judge Diana Sullivan discuss Judge Sullivan’s experience with the Paiute Tribe (2:45), Judge Sullivan’s background (6:00)(23:30), Municipal vs Justice Court (8:30)(17:45), troublesome neighbors (12:15), guidelines for setting bail (15:00), Intermediate Appellate Court (18:30), Pro se legal representation (25:15) and […]
Black & LoBello on AM720 KDWN
Listen to the Legal Hour on AM720 KDWN from March 26th, 2014 in which Michael Li, Esq., and Cliff Marcek Esq., discuss lawyers’ relationships with a judge (2:30), bankruptcy filings in Las Vegas (3:45), effects of bankruptcy (5:45), causes of bankruptcy dismissal (7:00), considerations for bankruptcy (8:30), Mr. Marcek’s professional experience (10:45), injury litigation (14:15), guardianship and […]
FOURTH CIRCUIT REJECTS REQUIREMENT OF WRITTEN DISPUTES UNDER THE FDCPA
On January 31, 2014, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit held that an oral dispute of an alleged consumer debt is sufficient under Section 1692g(a)(3) of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA”). See, Clark v. Absolute Collection Serv., Inc., No. 13-1151, 2014 WL 34943 (4th Cir. Jan. 31, 2014). […]
Ninth Circuit Rules on Constitutionality of Actions Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act
On February 4, 2014, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that claims under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”) confer Article III standing regardless of any actual harm resulting from the defendant’s violation(s). See, Robins v. Spokeo, Inc, 11-56843, 2014 WL 407366 (9th Cir. Feb. 4, 2014). “Article III standing” refers to the constitutional requirement […]
False Online Reviews Cannot Hide Behind Free Speech Protection
The Virginia Court of Appeals ruled that Yelp must turn over the names of seven anonymous reviewers who criticized a prominent Virginia carpet cleaning business. The owner of the Virginia-based Hadeed Carpet Cleaning claims that non-customer users are leaving negative reviews – an action which violates Yelp’s terms of service. To support his claims, the owner’s attorneys issued a […]