On Social Media, people like to celebrate “Throw Back Thursday”. On Thursdays, with a reference to hashtag #TBT, people post old photos of themselves, their families and their cities. In that tradition, this post qualifies as a legal “Throw Back Thursday” on the topic of Nevada’s Guest Statute. Back in 1975, Nevada ’s Guest Statute prevented any person who was a non-paying guest passenger from suing the driver of the car for negligence. NRS 41.180. … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2014
We are Always Looking for One or Two More Good Clients . . . Even When Business is Great
July 18, 2014 by
One of the questions frequently asked is whether we are accepting new clients. While the short answer is “Yes”, here is some additional information which many people find interesting. Our law firm, Mills & Associates is committed to client service and quality legal representation for each and every client. That means that we only accept clients who we feel are a good match for our expertise, experience and areas of practice. … [Read more...]
Please Nominate “Nevada Insurance Law” For The 2014 ABA Journal Blawg 100 Award
July 15, 2014 by
Since 2007, the American Bar Association has annually recognized 100 law blogs that are helpful, creative and engaging. Mills & Associates believes that our Nevada Insurance Law blog should join the list of ABA Blawg Honorees in 2014. Before casting your votes however, we need a few of our diehard Blog readers to nominate the Nevada Insurance Law for this honor. Nominations are due on or before August 8, 2014. So please browse to the ABA’s Nomination Submission Link and respond to the … [Read more...]
Even Though An Employee Is A Supervisor, If Not A “Managing Agent”, Employer Not Liable For Punitive Damages For Employee’s Acts
July 8, 2014 by
A night of fun at the Gold Coast Hotel and Casino turned into a nightmare for Dedric Holman and Christina Edwards. The two were enjoying some gambling in the pre-dawn hours of February 19, 1994. Dedric was sitting at a blackjack table when Christina wandered off to try her luck elsewhere. Christina happened to look much younger than her age, a fact that prompted a casino employee to ask for her identification. Perhaps feeling a bit flustered, Christina explained that she had forgotten it at … [Read more...]
