Congrats to Adriana Rincon White on her appointment to the bench in Department Y. [8NewsNow; RJ]
Wrongful death lawsuits filed in Summerlin law office shooting of Dennis and Ashley Prince. [RJ; Fox5Vegas] (As noted by one of you in the last post: “As far as “separate”, the lawsuits were all filed within an hour of each other and were clearly coordinated. Paul Page is a Plaintiff in two of the three suits A-25-913206-C Claggett A-25-913208-C Morris Sullivan Lemkul A-25-913210-C Moss Berg”
Nevada AG joins fight against Trump to protect consumer bureau. [RJ]
On second try Las Vegas mayor bullish on chances for Cashman sale. [8NewsNow]
Zaon Collins, convicted in deadly crash, subject of betting investigation. [News3LV]
Federal workers in Nevada recount their sudden firings amid Trump government-cutting blitz. [TNI]
using taxpayer dollars to fight in court over whether the duly-elected president has full control (or not) over the branch that the majority of American voters voted him to lead.
This seems to me to be an ever increasing issue. I’m not sure the solution but i’m starting to think perhaps a smaller panel (kind of like BAP for the Ninth) should be considered for all cases in which a party is seeking a nationwide injunction rather than venue picking someplace in San Franscisco/Hawaii for a ‘liberal’ pick or Texas/FL for ‘conservative’ venues. Large enough amount of appointees there is some randomness to who hears the issue.
Nevada is one step behind this cluster….I hope all those in need of any legal services are ready for the “B” squad…if the Supremes think that lowering standards will increase pro bono cases, they need to wake up. The lower standards will bring in lawyers who treat our profession as a way to rip off the most vulnerable clients in family law and plaintiff’s personal injury. Sorry, the DEI crowd is not taking jobs at legal aid….
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February 24, 2025 10:19 am
On This Day in 1803, Marbury v Madison was decided. This case established the principle of judicial review in the United States, meaning that American courts have the power to strike down laws, statutes and some government actions that are in conflict with the U.S. Constitution. The Court rendered a 4-0 decision against Marbury. Chief Justice John Marshall wrote the Court’s opinion.
And five days ago, President Trump signed an executive order declaring that only he and his AG can say what the law is, so Marbury really doesn’t matter anymore does it?
Trump pits his sycophants against each other. He’s done this forever and knows how to manage these proverbial cockfights to his advantage. There will be no implosion, at least none that involve Trump himself.
While 11:05 is not entirely correct, 11:05 is also not entirely wrong. The executive branch has just deemed statutory limits to the ability of the executive branch to dismiss administrative judges unconstitutional. The limits haven’t been successfully challenged in court, of course. It was simply declared to be so, and now the DOJ won’t defend against challenges to those limits. Also unlikely to advise the President that firing someone in violation of those limitations is against the law.
But hey, the executive doesn’t want any lawyers who would be willing to say “no.”
Wasn’t this guy married to someone who is a Judge now?
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February 24, 2025 10:45 am
Attorney Tom Michaelides had a 3 year Conditional Guilty Plea rejected for having one of his staff dial into a hearing and claim to be the attorney while he was awaiting discipline in 2022. Case 89219.
I don’t know the details of what happened, but about 15 years ago there was a solo in town who would send his paralegal to status checks. If the court or counsel pushed back on her status as a non-attorney, she was unflappable. “Oh, I know. I am not appearing here as an attorney, I’m just here to help coordinate on [issues X, Y and Z].” She was so resolute, confident and dismissive that nobody ever made an issue of it. Wild to think about.
I believe the Judge referred Michaelides for discipline. I have had a few cases with his office and his assistant is a male with a thick southern accent. Unmistakably, not Michaelides. Not sure if my colleague was interviewed. It was a cluster to the case for the litigants.
Well and Michaelides has a disciplinary history that precedes this case (as noted in the Decision that he was awaiting discipline in 2022 while his legal assistant was pretending to be him). Which judge was it?
The Henderson case was dismissed; I do not understand how a criminal case is dismissed with the amount of evidence in a case like this. I have a reliable source that informed me the text messages from the alleged perp to the alleged minor were incredibly explicit. However, I am curious about the status of the Federal case.
I heard Hendedson PD’s sting was shitty. They had the purported victim be 16 or 17 and so prosecutors were not certain they could get a conviction because the purported victim was almost an adult and the defendant was in his 20s. Think it might have survived if the victim had purported to be 14 or something instead. I think the federal case is ongoing. Case 2:24-cr-00018
You’re objectively wrong. The purported victim pretended to be a 15 year old girl. No wiggle room there. Read the entire LVMPD report and the attached exhibits of the snapchat conversations.
When the AG “joins the fight,” what does that mean? What does his office do?
using taxpayer dollars to fight in court over whether the duly-elected president has full control (or not) over the branch that the majority of American voters voted him to lead.
Again, are you an attorney? So many paralegals troll this blog and have only a rudimentary idea of how the separation of powers and federalism work.
the executive branch must be separated from the executive
Huh?
Tell me more about how nationwide injunctions issued by unelected judges are the hallmark of democracy.
This seems to me to be an ever increasing issue. I’m not sure the solution but i’m starting to think perhaps a smaller panel (kind of like BAP for the Ninth) should be considered for all cases in which a party is seeking a nationwide injunction rather than venue picking someplace in San Franscisco/Hawaii for a ‘liberal’ pick or Texas/FL for ‘conservative’ venues. Large enough amount of appointees there is some randomness to who hears the issue.
Well the Constitution kinda prohibits electing federal judges doesn’t it?
Generally speaking, I am loving the cope and seethe floating in the ether today.
Represents the state’s interests in a fight over illegal impoundment of federal funds that, by law, must go to Nevada.
@10:05 am, thank you for the explanation.
“California bar exam in shambles”
https://taxprof.typepad.com/taxprof_blog/2025/02/feb-california-bar-exam-is-in-shambles-free-july-exams-offered-to-all-5600-registrants-if-they-bail-or-fail.html
What a mess…
Wait for the new Nevada bar exam. Almost everybody passes.
I hope the bad news from California will wake up folks about this new fangled bar.
It needs to be fixed before it is too late.
Nevada is one step behind this cluster….I hope all those in need of any legal services are ready for the “B” squad…if the Supremes think that lowering standards will increase pro bono cases, they need to wake up. The lower standards will bring in lawyers who treat our profession as a way to rip off the most vulnerable clients in family law and plaintiff’s personal injury. Sorry, the DEI crowd is not taking jobs at legal aid….
On This Day in 1803, Marbury v Madison was decided. This case established the principle of judicial review in the United States, meaning that American courts have the power to strike down laws, statutes and some government actions that are in conflict with the U.S. Constitution. The Court rendered a 4-0 decision against Marbury. Chief Justice John Marshall wrote the Court’s opinion.
And five days ago, President Trump signed an executive order declaring that only he and his AG can say what the law is, so Marbury really doesn’t matter anymore does it?
It would matter if the other branches pushed back, but they have not and will not.
Let’s hope courts step up to the plate. My prediction is that there will be a White House implosion because Musk and Kash Patel hate each other.
Trump pits his sycophants against each other. He’s done this forever and knows how to manage these proverbial cockfights to his advantage. There will be no implosion, at least none that involve Trump himself.
@11:05a – you know that’s not what the executive order says. You omitted the “for the executive branch” after “what the law is”.
While 11:05 is not entirely correct, 11:05 is also not entirely wrong. The executive branch has just deemed statutory limits to the ability of the executive branch to dismiss administrative judges unconstitutional. The limits haven’t been successfully challenged in court, of course. It was simply declared to be so, and now the DOJ won’t defend against challenges to those limits. Also unlikely to advise the President that firing someone in violation of those limitations is against the law.
But hey, the executive doesn’t want any lawyers who would be willing to say “no.”
Attorney Andrew Sedlock Disbarred. Case 882578
Pepperdine, not Boyd.
Wasn’t this guy married to someone who is a Judge now?
Attorney Tom Michaelides had a 3 year Conditional Guilty Plea rejected for having one of his staff dial into a hearing and claim to be the attorney while he was awaiting discipline in 2022. Case 89219.
University of Akron, not Boyd.
I don’t know the details of what happened, but about 15 years ago there was a solo in town who would send his paralegal to status checks. If the court or counsel pushed back on her status as a non-attorney, she was unflappable. “Oh, I know. I am not appearing here as an attorney, I’m just here to help coordinate on [issues X, Y and Z].” She was so resolute, confident and dismissive that nobody ever made an issue of it. Wild to think about.
And this is how Robert Rose still bounces firm to firm in this town.
I thought he died.
The Supreme Court Justice died. The feralegal is alive and well and sending out demand letters.
Ferelegal….I’m using this one!
One of my colleagues was opposing counsel at the hearing in 2022 where Michaelides assistant called in and pretended to be Michaelides.
How was this exposed?
I believe the Judge referred Michaelides for discipline. I have had a few cases with his office and his assistant is a male with a thick southern accent. Unmistakably, not Michaelides. Not sure if my colleague was interviewed. It was a cluster to the case for the litigants.
Well and Michaelides has a disciplinary history that precedes this case (as noted in the Decision that he was awaiting discipline in 2022 while his legal assistant was pretending to be him). Which judge was it?
“Boyd grad
https://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/2025/feb/14/former-carson-public-defender-faces-lewdness-charge/ ”
Boyd grad.
https://www.8newsnow.com/investigators/las-vegas-area-prosecutor-faces-federal-charge-for-allegedly-trying-to-meet-underage-girl-for-sex/
The Henderson case was dismissed; I do not understand how a criminal case is dismissed with the amount of evidence in a case like this. I have a reliable source that informed me the text messages from the alleged perp to the alleged minor were incredibly explicit. However, I am curious about the status of the Federal case.
I believe he was convicted
The Henderson Justice Court case was dismissed.
23CRH001586-0000 STATE OF NEVADA VS CASTRO, TANNER CLOSED
I heard Hendedson PD’s sting was shitty. They had the purported victim be 16 or 17 and so prosecutors were not certain they could get a conviction because the purported victim was almost an adult and the defendant was in his 20s. Think it might have survived if the victim had purported to be 14 or something instead. I think the federal case is ongoing. Case 2:24-cr-00018
You’re objectively wrong. The purported victim pretended to be a 15 year old girl. No wiggle room there. Read the entire LVMPD report and the attached exhibits of the snapchat conversations.
State case was dismissed only because the Feds filed charges, that’s pretty standard in a sex sting case.
He is fucked on the federal charges
Maybe there’s more to being a bad lawyer than only misappropriating funds.
Being a bad human is not always equivalent to being a bad lawyer. (And vice versa? Not sure.)
Pederast as “bad human” is the understatement of the year.
“Alleged pederast”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O777ShdtICI
DUDE!!
Yeah. It’s super funny until it’s your kid.
Or your friend who is an undercover vice officer
Who said this was funny? Was there a thwacked post somewhere?
The “funny” comment I believe was a reference to the Big Lebowski post above
Meh. The Dude is funny no matter the context.
But pederasts need to fully atone for their actions. Without question.
As to nihilists.
Well, that’s just like, your opinion, man.
Mine and all non-pederast’s opinion, dude.
If your wife is accused of embezzling $20M from her employer, kidnapping him is not the way to salvation, Uncle Eddie.
https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-nevada/police-say-man-kidnapped-las-vegas-business-owner-after-wife-stole-20m-3310331/?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=topnews&utm_source=homepage&utm_term=Police%20say%20man%20kidnapped%20Las%20Vegas%20business%20owner%20after%20wife%20stole%20%2420M