Reminder: today is the last day to let the Board of Governors know your thoughts about reciprocity by filling out a survey you should have got in your email.
The crackdown on HOV lanes starts today. [LasVegasNow]
There were several US Supreme Court decisions today including one that the 40-foot peace cross in Arizona does not violate the Constitution’s establishment clause. [SCOTUSblog]
Current wrote a critical piece about Herndon, Shirley, and Bill Kephart sending inncocent man to prison. Also, critical of the Bar and Judicial Ethics commission doing shit about it. Sounds spot on.
Wouldn't there be a statute of limitations issue? I believe there is a SCR that limits bar discipline to 4 years. I have no idea if there is one for the judicial ethics commission.
The issues will likely be more relevant with the 2020 election cycle when all of the DJs are up. If I had to guess, the Bar and the Judicial Commission are kicking the can to see if voters resolve the issue (as, clearly, none will step down on principle). Unless some mentioned decide not to run in 2020.
Send a letter to Governor Sisolak's office re: staff who were rude (name, date when you called) and that, in your opinion, a legitimate complaint was ignored. Send it certified so you get a receipt and know it was received. The governor's office has oversight for the Nevada Commission on Judicial Discipline.
I could not say for certain but the more people who raise an issue about it, the more likely it will get some attention. Some very significant issues have come up which have been ignored or not dealt with (many of which have received public attention in the media) for what appear to be political reasons while the Commission goes after low hanging fruit to support a nearly $1 million dollar per year annual budget.
Also designed to encourage people to have insurance to protect the rest of the public who are victims when they are injured by uninsured drivers (who can't afford to pay the medical bills they create).
Yeah, right on dude – let's stick to the "Man".
While you are at it, let's set bar dues based on income too.
Why stop there? Let's make WalMart set it's prices based on income.
Oh.. be fair, let set YOUR legal fees based on client income.
Rainbows and unicorns for everyone.
June 20, 2019 at 11:44 AM – Obviously a loaded question and implementation would be very complex, but there is merit in the underlying proposition and one worth discussion in the public square. I have long suggested large fines for corporate misbehavior should be based on the untoward profit realized so as to take out the profit from commercial misbehavior and put an end to viewing fines as merely a cost of doing business.
Two related discussions:
1) If stealing a beater car is worth a year in prison, then proportionally there should be Wells Fargo executives serving 47 gazillion year sentences.
2)Criminal prosecution of corporations. Use the guns don't commit crimes, people do argument and apply it to corporations. Yet the guy who boosts a junker worth $2K gets actual time and the corporation who rips off consumers for 100's of millions gets a fine and no one charges any corporate officers or managers. It's been said before, I'll say it again, “I’ll believe corporations are people when Texas executes one.”
Some decent points here all around. But let's not lose sight of the fact that OP here glossed over the fact that this injustice all starts with people driving without insurance. There is a damn good public policy reason for requiring insurance. I'm thinking OP would be singing a different tune if a loved one was hit and seriously injured by an uninsured driver.
I also fail to see the correlation between uninsured drivers and douchebags using the HOV lanes. Driving without insurance puts others at serious financial risk if you hit them. Driving in the HOV lane without someone riding shotgun does not put people at serious financial risk or risk of physical harm. It shows entitlement, douchiness, and an overall lack of respect for others and the rules of society, but it does not put others at risk. And no, I don't drive in the HOV lane.
It's all about money for the leeches in government. The further oppression of the poor is a mere bonus. They profess love for the poor but really despise them. Fight back. Vote Trump 2020!
1117 says "Summerlin douche bags in their $100,000 cars ride in the HOV lane because they are entitled and they don't give a shit about a $250 fine."
That is a pretty dumbass argument. HOV violations, last time I checked were "disregard of a traffic control device" same as running a red light. That is 4 points and not just a $250.
HOV violations are specifically addressed under NRS 484B.323. I suppose a cop can be a dick about it and write it under 484B.300, but I would say that's less common.
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June 20, 2019 6:18 pm
Seeking advice from my more practiced colleagues. I'm a relatively new associate at a firm (practicing under 5 years). I've got a personal referral for a client I'd like to bring in. Nothing major, but I'm hoping to bring in more business when I can. Should I negotiate a percentage of the new business? If so, how do I have that conversation? Any advice on what to say or look out for would be appreciated.
Depends on the firm and policies. Some firms have a set rate that an originator gets–some might give you a small percentage as finder, it really just depends on what they do. If it's a small firm with no set polices, yes, negotiate it. Just ask and get everything in writing before your client signs the engagement letter.
Probably depends on whether the referral is a one-off or will be a continuing source of fee-generating work. If the former, sign up the client and let the partners decide what to to. If the latter, have a meeting with your supervising partner to discuss.
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June 20, 2019 10:16 pm
Lesson here is do not hire paralegals. Do not hire billboard lawyers.
Thank you!
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June 21, 2019 7:09 pm
Some of my most memorably negative interactions as a lawyer have been with paralegals.
Current wrote a critical piece about Herndon, Shirley, and Bill Kephart sending inncocent man to prison. Also, critical of the Bar and Judicial Ethics commission doing shit about it. Sounds spot on.
Wouldn't there be a statute of limitations issue? I believe there is a SCR that limits bar discipline to 4 years. I have no idea if there is one for the judicial ethics commission.
I am not sure if the Judicial Commission would have jurisdiction for acts of a judicial officer prior to taking the bench.
There is no statute of limit on voting these jerks out.
The issues will likely be more relevant with the 2020 election cycle when all of the DJs are up. If I had to guess, the Bar and the Judicial Commission are kicking the can to see if voters resolve the issue (as, clearly, none will step down on principle). Unless some mentioned decide not to run in 2020.
Judicial commission is the biggest joke. Filed a legitimate claim with them and they did crap. Threat to the public. Their office is rude as well.
Send a letter to Governor Sisolak's office re: staff who were rude (name, date when you called) and that, in your opinion, a legitimate complaint was ignored. Send it certified so you get a receipt and know it was received. The governor's office has oversight for the Nevada Commission on Judicial Discipline.
Will they actually do something about it? It sucked once that I came forward and they did nothing. Thanks for the advice.
I could not say for certain but the more people who raise an issue about it, the more likely it will get some attention. Some very significant issues have come up which have been ignored or not dealt with (many of which have received public attention in the media) for what appear to be political reasons while the Commission goes after low hanging fruit to support a nearly $1 million dollar per year annual budget.
Indeed, it cannot hurt. I will think about it.
HOV = Hell on Vehicles.
I hope the entire city and law enforcement just boycott it.
Saw several people pulled over this morning on the HOV side of the road on the 95 SB. Guessing it was for that.
People with limited means who can't afford registration or insurance are fined $1,000 or more, and then have to drive "illegally."
Summerlin douche bags in their $100,000 cars ride in the HOV lane because they are entitled and they don't give a shit about a $250 fine.
The system is designed to keep less fortunate people down. If these people ever figure it out, pitchforks in the street.
I have long thought fines should be tied to income.
Also designed to encourage people to have insurance to protect the rest of the public who are victims when they are injured by uninsured drivers (who can't afford to pay the medical bills they create).
Yeah, right on dude – let's stick to the "Man".
While you are at it, let's set bar dues based on income too.
Why stop there? Let's make WalMart set it's prices based on income.
Oh.. be fair, let set YOUR legal fees based on client income.
Rainbows and unicorns for everyone.
2:42 must live in Summerlin.
June 20, 2019 at 11:44 AM – Obviously a loaded question and implementation would be very complex, but there is merit in the underlying proposition and one worth discussion in the public square. I have long suggested large fines for corporate misbehavior should be based on the untoward profit realized so as to take out the profit from commercial misbehavior and put an end to viewing fines as merely a cost of doing business.
Two related discussions:
1) If stealing a beater car is worth a year in prison, then proportionally there should be Wells Fargo executives serving 47 gazillion year sentences.
2)Criminal prosecution of corporations. Use the guns don't commit crimes, people do argument and apply it to corporations. Yet the guy who boosts a junker worth $2K gets actual time and the corporation who rips off consumers for 100's of millions gets a fine and no one charges any corporate officers or managers. It's been said before, I'll say it again, “I’ll believe corporations are people when Texas executes one.”
Some decent points here all around. But let's not lose sight of the fact that OP here glossed over the fact that this injustice all starts with people driving without insurance. There is a damn good public policy reason for requiring insurance. I'm thinking OP would be singing a different tune if a loved one was hit and seriously injured by an uninsured driver.
I also fail to see the correlation between uninsured drivers and douchebags using the HOV lanes. Driving without insurance puts others at serious financial risk if you hit them. Driving in the HOV lane without someone riding shotgun does not put people at serious financial risk or risk of physical harm. It shows entitlement, douchiness, and an overall lack of respect for others and the rules of society, but it does not put others at risk. And no, I don't drive in the HOV lane.
…nor do I live in Summerlin.
It's all about money for the leeches in government. The further oppression of the poor is a mere bonus. They profess love for the poor but really despise them. Fight back. Vote Trump 2020!
Hear! Hear! I couldn't agree more. Trump loves the poorly educated.
1117 says "Summerlin douche bags in their $100,000 cars ride in the HOV lane because they are entitled and they don't give a shit about a $250 fine."
That is a pretty dumbass argument. HOV violations, last time I checked were "disregard of a traffic control device" same as running a red light. That is 4 points and not just a $250.
HOV violations are specifically addressed under NRS 484B.323. I suppose a cop can be a dick about it and write it under 484B.300, but I would say that's less common.
Seeking advice from my more practiced colleagues. I'm a relatively new associate at a firm (practicing under 5 years). I've got a personal referral for a client I'd like to bring in. Nothing major, but I'm hoping to bring in more business when I can. Should I negotiate a percentage of the new business? If so, how do I have that conversation? Any advice on what to say or look out for would be appreciated.
Depends on the firm and policies. Some firms have a set rate that an originator gets–some might give you a small percentage as finder, it really just depends on what they do. If it's a small firm with no set polices, yes, negotiate it. Just ask and get everything in writing before your client signs the engagement letter.
Probably depends on whether the referral is a one-off or will be a continuing source of fee-generating work. If the former, sign up the client and let the partners decide what to to. If the latter, have a meeting with your supervising partner to discuss.
Lesson here is do not hire paralegals. Do not hire billboard lawyers.
Thank you!
Some of my most memorably negative interactions as a lawyer have been with paralegals.