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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Black & LoBello on AM720 KDWN
Listen to the Legal Hour on AM720 KDWN from November 26th, 2014 in which in which Steven Mack, Esq., and special guest, Cynthia L. Glickman, PhD., discuss the verdict in the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, MO (1:15)(11:00), police and body cameras (8:30), Las Vegas real estate market (14:10), effects of new legislation on banks and real estate (17:20), […]
Black & LoBello on AM720 KDWN
Listen to the Legal Hour on AM720 KDWN from November 4th, 2014 in which Jeffrey J. Whitehead, Esq., discusses the need for a court of appeals (1:30), Questions 2 and 3 (3:20), small business (4:30), the Tesla battery plant (6:00), guns and trusts (9:00), health law (16:20), who should have a trust (19:45), important aspects of a trust […]
Black & LoBello on AM720 KDWN
Listen to the Legal Hour on AM720 KDWN from October 15th, 2014 in which in which Steven Mack, Esq., and special guest, John Glenn Watkins, Esq., discuss Mr. Watkin’s professional background (1:45), medical marijuana laws (4:45), the Jessica Williams DUI case (9:45), financing medical marijuana distributor leases (13:30), prosecution of marijuana (17:15), impairment laws (20:00)(26:00), determining impairment (22:15), police and […]
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 July 23rd, 2014 in which Martina L. Jaccarino, Esq., discusses the pros and cons of legalized medical marijuana (3:00), DUI with marijuana (4:45), recreational marijuana (9:15), growing support for marijuana legalization (11:45), medical benefits of marijuana (16:15), marijuana’s impact on Nevada’s job market (24:00), applying for dispensary licenses (28:45) and zoning […]
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 […]