Black & Wadhams Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers
Black & Wadhams Attorneys at Law would like to congratulate six of its attorneys for being named to the 32nd edition of The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 list in Las Vegas in their areas of expertise: In addition, Jesse A. Wadhams was named Administrative/Regulatory Law “Lawyer of the Year” by The Best Lawyers in […]
Wildfires Ignite Nevada Insurance Industry
At the July 31 Nevada Legislature Joint Interim Standing Committee on Commerce and Labor, Nevada Department of Insurance (NDOI) Commissioner Scott Kipper and Insurance Regulation Liaison Adam Plain provided an overview of the issues regarding affordability and accessibility of insurance. In particular, they addressed the challenges obtaining homeowners insurance and commercial habitational insurance for apartments […]
Lawsuit Challenges the Public Option
On January 3, a lawsuit was filed by Senator Robin Titus (R) and the Nevada Taxpayers Association challenging the constitutionality of the Public Option – SB420 from the 2021 Legislative Session (codified now as NRS 695K.010 – NRS 695K.300). This bill, to implement a state-managed public health insurance option by 2026, has generated a great […]
Black & Wadhams recognized in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms
Black & Wadhams has been ranked among the nation’s most prominent law firms in key practice areas in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.” Notably, the firm earned a Las Vegas Tier 1 recognition in Administrative/Regulatory Law. Black & Wadhams was additionally ranked in Las Vegas in Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and […]
AB398 Causes Confusion
Assembly Bill 398 of the 2023 Legislative Session continues to be one of the most watched bills of the post-session. In concept, it is a simple bill but expansive in effect. AB398 would prohibit Nevada authorized insurance carriers from issuing or renewing a policy of liability insurance that reduces the stated limit of liability by […]
Balance in Nevada
For the first time since 2017, a republican governor came face-to-face with a Democratic-controlled Nevada legislature in 2023. Tensions were certainly high between the two parties, and we anticipate that level of contention to continue throughout Governor Lombardo’s administration, perhaps escalating. The 2025 Legislative Session has the potential to have a supermajority in both houses […]
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 […]
Election 2020
[vc_row content_placement=”middle”][vc_column offset=”vc_col-md-11 vc_col-xs-12″] The recent Nevada and National elections provide an opportunity for a perspective aside from commenting on the individual wins and losses. The founders of this country, in reaction to the dominance of a faraway absolute monarch, a colonial experience and a revolutionary war, created a government unique in the history of mankind. The […]
2020 Nevada General Election Legislative Results – Final
[vc_row content_placement=”middle”][vc_column offset=”vc_col-md-11 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_column_text] All the ballots cast in Nevada have now been counted and the various county commissions have finalized the canvas of votes. The composition of the 21st Legislative Session is now set. The complete list is below this email. The Republicans had a strong election down-ballot. The GOP held every seat it was […]