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The State Bar Of Nevada And Many Of Its Members Support The Creation Of A Court Of Appeals

In its most recent session, the Nevada Legislature unanimously passed a resolution calling for the creation of a new Nevada Court of Appeals.  The voters will ultimately decide whether this new court will get off the ground.  Nevada voters will find … [Continue reading]

Nevada Desperately Needs A Court Of Appeals

Onion

In April 2012, Jeremiah Eskew-Shahan tried to give the family dog Onion a kiss good night.  He stumbled onto the dog.  Onion instinctively grabbed the little boy.  Immediate intervention by the family was not enough to save Jermiah from the dog’s … [Continue reading]

Loss Or Destruction Of Critical Evidence: An Overview Of Nevada Cases

Spoliation of Critical Evidence

We previously highlighted the importance of preserving critical evidence and the Nevada Supreme Court case of Fire Insurance Exchange v. Zenith Radio Corp. 103 Nev. 648, 747 P.2d 911 (1987) HERE.  The Nevada Supreme Court has addressed the issue of … [Continue reading]

Asiana Flight 214: What Went Right?

Typically after an airplane crash, the focus is on what went wrong.  In the case of the recent crash of Asiana Flight 214 from Seoul, Korea to San Francisco the question should be framed as “what went right?”  After all, 307 passengers and crew made … [Continue reading]

Insurance Adjusters Beware: Nevada Courts Impose Consequences for Loss of Critical Evidence

Spoliation of Critical Evidence

The loss of crucial physical evidence can be a game-changer in the defense or prosecution of a lawsuit that may follow.  Adjusters must guarantee that critical evidence is protected from the earliest stages of the adjusting process.  An insurance … [Continue reading]