Things just got interesting in the Family Court Department M election as attorney/candidate James M. Stuart was sanctioned in bankruptcy court yesterday. The sanctions stem from Stuart not attending a hearing for his clients. Stuart claims he did not attend per the instructions of his clients. However, the clients disagree and said they met with him the day before the hearing and wanted to proceed. Bankruptcy Judge Gary Spraker found that Stuart abandoned his clients and sanctioned him to disgorge his $1,000 in fees, suspended him from representing debtors for six months, and ordered him to complete three CLEs on ethical duties to clients before he will be permitted to represent debtors again. The memorandum decision regarding sanctions is here and the order imposing sanctions is here. Stuart is running for the bench in Department M against incumbent Judge William Potter.
The accused “Thunder From Down Under” attacker Joey Kadmiri fired his attorney, referred to the prosecutors as Beavis and Butt-head, and questioned whether Judge Jerome Tao was part of a conspiracy against him. Despite finding Kadmiri “highly rational,” Judge Tao scheduled a competency hearing out of an abundance of caution. [RJ]
Judge Gloria Navarro has ordered that Randolph Goldberg be barred from practicing in the US District Court of Nevada. Goldberg was sentenced to two years in prison for tax evasion and already voluntarily surrendered his law license. [KTNV]
The Cosmopolitan is making counterclaims against Vegas Nocturne producer Spiegelworld related to the fallout surrounding Rose. Rabbit. Lie. [Las Vegas Sun]
Here are Utah attorney Douglas Shumway’s thoughts on Adam Laxalt’s leaked performance evaluation. [Shumway Van & Hansen Blog]
Shumway works with a dirt bag. Who cares what he thinks?
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September 3, 2014 4:26 pm
Are you F'ing kidding me? I just received a brochure for "Legal Education Theatre," and Jacob Hafter is one of the "faculty." You seriously think I would pay money to watch or listen to that guy? The footnote goes on to say that Hafter may not even be present, so his portion will be presented via DVD. Ugh. I would literally hang myself before I paid money for that shit.
That is such a comically bizarre faculty that, out of perverse impulse, I might attend just to see if it is as ludicrous as it seems. If it is, it can serve as twisted entertainment, even though no one will learn a damn thing of value. In fact if anyone took any advice offered by two of those you mentioned, he/she would be facing malpractice, as well as probable certification by the mental health authorities. Since I suspect this is a goof, I would need to see the program to be assured that our collective leg is not being pulled. How could it possibly be approved for CLE credit? And if things weren't preposterous enough, the one character is only available by remote video feed–apparently, because he is too busy running in an election he will lose by a 3 to 1 ratio, and/or he fancies himself as some sort of celebrated public figure. So, either 9:13 and 9:26(if they are not the same person) are both brilliant satirists who have duped us with a deliciously wicked and farcical slice of lampoonery OR we actually will witness the CLE Seminar From Hell.
It's legit At least, the fact that there exists a CLE dubbed as "Legal Education Theatre" starring Hafter, Gale, Risman, and some other guy. Can't say whether anything will be taught there, just that the CLE is really being presented.
Unbelievable! Does this mean my demented, deranged Rottweiler can serve on a Nevada C.L.E. faculty?
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September 3, 2014 6:59 pm
Has Lewis & Roca figured out who decided it was ok to send confidential documents to Ralston? Surely their computer tech/investigative people can unravel this low-level local firm espionage. If they can't or won't that's pretty pathetic for a law firm sworn to uphold client confidences and enforce that obligation against everyone not just lawyers who works there.
It may have been too low tech for their computer guys to figure out. If L&R kept its performance reviews on paper, stored in an easily accessible file cabinet, then anybody could have pulled the file, made a few copies and dropped them off at Ralston's doorstep without leaving any digital trace at all.
Hopefully they can tell who has access to the completed print copy/ies too. Surely they don't have their HR stuff on the tables in the reception area with the newspapers and magazines.
The point is do they have any internal controls and accountability? It looks to me like they're just hoping this dies and they don't have to do anything.
This blog usually hits the mark as to what may be of interest to the legal community. But not this time. If this person was mounting any sort of campaign, then this issue of him being sanctioned by a judge would be of legitimate interest and relevance. However, this attorney has done absolutely nothing in the campaign other than pay the filing fee to run. Since he essentially abandoned his campaign before it even started, and cannot even serve as token opposition to the incumbent, this story can be filed under" who cares". Now if it were Jacob Hafer, this type of issue would be worthy to report because even though he has no change of winning, he at least is drawing attention to himself with his behavioral escapades.
Advice to Shumway.
If you write a blog and you struggle with grammar, have someone edit it for you. Both you and Laxalt apparently need help with writing skills.
Who is Joe Ralston?
@9:24 AM – Thanks, Joice Bass. I'm sure Shumway will take your advice.
Shumway works with a dirt bag. Who cares what he thinks?
Are you F'ing kidding me? I just received a brochure for "Legal Education Theatre," and Jacob Hafter is one of the "faculty." You seriously think I would pay money to watch or listen to that guy? The footnote goes on to say that Hafter may not even be present, so his portion will be presented via DVD. Ugh. I would literally hang myself before I paid money for that shit.
yep, i will second that.
Me third
But wait ! not just Hafter but Bruce Gale and Marc Risman are also part of the same program! Who came up with this stellar panel?
Quite a Trifecta!!!!
That is such a comically bizarre faculty that, out of perverse impulse, I might attend just to see if it is as ludicrous as it seems. If it is, it can serve as twisted entertainment, even though no one will learn a damn thing of value. In fact if anyone took any advice offered by two of those you mentioned, he/she would be facing malpractice, as well as probable certification by the mental health authorities. Since I suspect this is a goof, I would need to see the program to be assured that our collective leg is not being pulled. How could it possibly be approved for CLE credit? And if things weren't preposterous enough, the one character is only available by remote video feed–apparently, because he is too busy running in an election he will lose by a 3 to 1 ratio, and/or he fancies himself as some sort of celebrated public figure. So, either 9:13 and 9:26(if they are not the same person) are both brilliant satirists who have duped us with a deliciously wicked and farcical slice of lampoonery OR we actually will witness the CLE Seminar From Hell.
It's legit At least, the fact that there exists a CLE dubbed as "Legal Education Theatre" starring Hafter, Gale, Risman, and some other guy. Can't say whether anything will be taught there, just that the CLE is really being presented.
Unbelievable! Does this mean my demented, deranged Rottweiler can serve on a Nevada C.L.E. faculty?
Has Lewis & Roca figured out who decided it was ok to send confidential documents to Ralston? Surely their computer tech/investigative people can unravel this low-level local firm espionage. If they can't or won't that's pretty pathetic for a law firm sworn to uphold client confidences and enforce that obligation against everyone not just lawyers who works there.
It may have been too low tech for their computer guys to figure out. If L&R kept its performance reviews on paper, stored in an easily accessible file cabinet, then anybody could have pulled the file, made a few copies and dropped them off at Ralston's doorstep without leaving any digital trace at all.
Hopefully they can tell who has access to the completed print copy/ies too. Surely they don't have their HR stuff on the tables in the reception area with the newspapers and magazines.
The point is do they have any internal controls and accountability? It looks to me like they're just hoping this dies and they don't have to do anything.
The keystone cops, I mean keystone partners at Lewis & Ricardo are on top of it.
65897 BONAVENTURA VS. ROSS Sep 02, 2014 – another sanction, but this time by the NV Sup Court…be thankful it was only $250.00
Okay Shark Pimp. Tell all …
How refreshing that our beloved bankruptcy court cares enough to hold attorneys accountable. Bravo. Encore! Presto
This blog usually hits the mark as to what may be of interest to the legal community. But not this time. If this person was mounting any sort of campaign, then this issue of him being sanctioned by a judge would be of legitimate interest and relevance. However, this attorney has done absolutely nothing in the campaign other than pay the filing fee to run. Since he essentially abandoned his campaign before it even started, and cannot even serve as token opposition to the incumbent, this story can be filed under" who cares". Now if it were Jacob Hafer, this type of issue would be worthy to report because even though he has no change of winning, he at least is drawing attention to himself with his behavioral escapades.