In the year of our Lord 2026, there is no reason why M.Ds and D.Os should be governed by totally separate boards. Throw a couple of osteopaths on the BME and eliminate the duplication. 50 years ago the DO was more like a glorified DC. This is no longer the case. No reason for two boards.
Now the DC is a glorified DC capable of offering expert medical opinions despite being able to perform fewer medical interventions than an EMT who, ironically, is not eligible for the protections of NRS 41A.
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September 29, 2026 10:59 am
Thank you for honoring Mr. Belding’s passing with today’s title. RIP Dennis Haskins.
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September 29, 2026 11:06 am
Brightline was advertising to hire counsel in Las Vegas awhile back. I looked at the ad and thought, this seems risky. Who did they hire, and how long did that person hold the job?
If it is the correct entity, Brightline West, they hired a person who is not a full member of the bar. They have a “C” “in house” number. So unfair they allow foreign licensed attorneys to be in house with corporations and businesses. They need to do away with all these exceptions to the bar. Not necessary. Plenty of lawyers here. Take the damn exam and become fully licensed.
If you want to set foot in court, I agree. If you want to take on multiple clients, I agree. However if you are exclusively an executive for an entity, I do not agree because VP of Legal Affairs or EVP of Licensing can be handled by lawyers and non-lawyers alike.
Often this is a position that essentially hires local counsel and acts as liaison with management/check writer. I don’t think you need licensure everywhere your company does business if that is the case.
There is a problem if you are incorporated in the home state or the management is headquartered in a state. Nevada has such a blanket exemption. I have yet to meet anyone in California who is in house and not a full member of the California bar.
Had this exact thought. Also, the commercial about a car accident where she says “some moron” runs a red light….yea, seeming very impartial and neutral here, Judge.
When I say, “May I make a record,” it’s actually because I am making a record, protecting my clients appellate rights. I know that the judge is irritated, isn’t changing her mind and wants to move on. Believe me, this is not a pleasant moment for either of us.
It’s supposed to be a professional way of telling the judge they’re wrong about an obvious issue you’ll have to appeal. Some judges have the humility to consider the notion of being wrong. Others just found their way onto the bench in 2020 and consider themselves untouchable.
Aside from being unprofessional, she’s wrong. If she really thinks putting something on the record doesn’t have significance then she shouldn’t be on the bench.
Pretty sure it’s just a joke. But her comedic timing isn’t great. Sometimes we have to resist the urge to lower ourselves to the trends of the day to reach our audience. Does she even have an opponent this time?
In the year of our Lord 2026, there is no reason why M.Ds and D.Os should be governed by totally separate boards. Throw a couple of osteopaths on the BME and eliminate the duplication. 50 years ago the DO was more like a glorified DC. This is no longer the case. No reason for two boards.
Now the DC is a glorified DC capable of offering expert medical opinions despite being able to perform fewer medical interventions than an EMT who, ironically, is not eligible for the protections of NRS 41A.
Thank you for honoring Mr. Belding’s passing with today’s title. RIP Dennis Haskins.
Brightline was advertising to hire counsel in Las Vegas awhile back. I looked at the ad and thought, this seems risky. Who did they hire, and how long did that person hold the job?
If it is the correct entity, Brightline West, they hired a person who is not a full member of the bar. They have a “C” “in house” number. So unfair they allow foreign licensed attorneys to be in house with corporations and businesses. They need to do away with all these exceptions to the bar. Not necessary. Plenty of lawyers here. Take the damn exam and become fully licensed.
If you want to set foot in court, I agree. If you want to take on multiple clients, I agree. However if you are exclusively an executive for an entity, I do not agree because VP of Legal Affairs or EVP of Licensing can be handled by lawyers and non-lawyers alike.
Often this is a position that essentially hires local counsel and acts as liaison with management/check writer. I don’t think you need licensure everywhere your company does business if that is the case.
Does the California bar allow the exception for in-house counsel? Do most states?
There is a registration requirement and some other limitations. https://oriellyroche.com/ca-in-house-corporate-counsel-must-register/
There is a problem if you are incorporated in the home state or the management is headquartered in a state. Nevada has such a blanket exemption. I have yet to meet anyone in California who is in house and not a full member of the California bar.
The C designation also carries for attorneys that are military spouses being stationed here.
Some of the social media of judicial candidates is really not very becoming of the judiciary. “Sustained = shut up you’re stupid.”
So inappropriate.
Law firms – this is what your money is going towards.
Had this exact thought. Also, the commercial about a car accident where she says “some moron” runs a red light….yea, seeming very impartial and neutral here, Judge.
link?
https://www.facebook.com/JenniferSchwartz4Judge
How can any practicing lawyer vote for her after seeing this?
Who’s her opponent?
she’s got my vote. but then again, I’m not a litigator
https://streamable.com/dcptm6
Rehosted here for when she takes it off her facebook page
When I say, “May I make a record,” it’s actually because I am making a record, protecting my clients appellate rights. I know that the judge is irritated, isn’t changing her mind and wants to move on. Believe me, this is not a pleasant moment for either of us.
It’s supposed to be a professional way of telling the judge they’re wrong about an obvious issue you’ll have to appeal. Some judges have the humility to consider the notion of being wrong. Others just found their way onto the bench in 2020 and consider themselves untouchable.
Aside from being unprofessional, she’s wrong. If she really thinks putting something on the record doesn’t have significance then she shouldn’t be on the bench.
Pretty sure it’s just a joke. But her comedic timing isn’t great. Sometimes we have to resist the urge to lower ourselves to the trends of the day to reach our audience. Does she even have an opponent this time?
Looks like Jake Villani also filed for DC 17.
Oof. I’m not sure I’ve seen a single Jake Villani sign. Taking the campaign real seriously I see.
its very unprofessional, seems like they shouldn’t use their courtrooms as a studio to film campaign videos
Two new petitions on the Administrative Docket:
– ADKT 0632 In re Amendment to Supreme Court Rule 49.1 (Servicemembers and Spouses) https://acis.nvcourts.gov/portal/court/dc01122c-a19d-4eb7-bfe9-5b96e93c26fd/case/e6628d57-70ea-45f1-9443-cda6010c8750
– ADKT 0633 In re Addition of Supreme Court Rule 42.2 and Amendment to NRPC 5.5 (re remote work) https://acis.nvcourts.gov/portal/court/dc01122c-a19d-4eb7-bfe9-5b96e93c26fd/case/b28f3847-0afd-43ce-ad59-567071bbc9e9