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Finally, campaign sign season is over. Republicans won big last night. Not only do Republicans now control the Senate and House in Washington, but they won all six constitutional offices in Nevada, as well as control of the State Senate and Assembly.
At the state level, congratulations are in order to our new lieutenant governor Mark Hutchison (what does this mean for the firm?). Congratulations also go to the surprise winner of the attorney general race, Adam Laxalt, who managed to overcome the release of less than flattering Lewis & Roca performance reviews.
The voters finally gave the Supreme Court its wish–Ballot Question 1 narrowly passed and we’ll be getting a Court of Appeals. That means two months to figure out who will be the three lucky individuals taking the seat on that bench in January. Feel free to begin speculating below. The application is available here and must be submitted by 5 pm on November 12.
At the county level, it is no surprise that Steve Wolfson will continue as Clark County District Attorney. Assistant Sheriff Joe Lombardo will be dropping the “assistant” from his title.
Congratulations to the following candidates who won in the Eighth Judicial District Court:
Dept. 2- Richard Scotti
Dept. 3- Doug Herndon
Dept. 4- Kerry Earley
Dept. 5- Carolyn Ellsworth
Dept. 8- Doug Smith
Dept. 14- Adriana Escobar
Dept. 19- Bill Kephart
Dept. 20- Jerry Tao
Dept. 22- Susan Johnson
Dept. 23- Stefany Miley
Dept. 24- Jim Crockett
Dept. 25- Kathleen Delaney
Dept. 28- Ron Israel
Dept. 30- Jerry Wiese
Dept. 32- Rob Bare
Dept. B- Linda Marquis
Dept. C- Rebecca Burton
Dept. D- Bob Teuton
Dept. F- Denise Gentile
Dept. H- Art Ritchie
Dept. I- Cheryl Moss
Dept. J- Rena Hughes
Dept. L- Jennifer Elliott
Dept. M- William Potter
Dept. N- Mathew Harter
Dept. P- Sandra Pomerenze
Dept. S- Vincent Ochoa
Dept. T- Lisa Brown
Justice Court Dept. 12- Diana Sullivan
There was not much in the way of surprises and the incumbents did a pretty good job of holding their seats (for the most part, ahem, Judges Bill Gonzalez/Ken Pollock). So, what can we learn from this election (John Glen Watkins and Joe Hardy)? In the next election, put a lot of thought into who you run against. There are very few people who could look at the roster of judges for the next six years and not find someone who shouldn’t be there. If certain candidates had filed into other departments, we could have seen some very different results for incumbents. Then again, maybe the outcome would be the same. Based on the performance of the incumbents, we can also surmise that the low voter turnout means more educated voters. At least educated in the sense that they appeared to know who the incumbents were. There is also a good chance they were aware of the Judging the Judges survey as one of the lowest performers in that survey was not reelected. What other lessons can we learn?
That said, to all of the candidates who ran, thank you for doing so. Although you may not have won this time, you gave us a chance to make a choice. And as long as we’re doing elected judges, having a choice is a big part of the equation.
Can you imagine the collective sigh of relief at L&R?
Why? Their lax information security has been exposed even if they dodged a defamation claim.
True, the embarrassment for them won’t go away overnight.
That said, you sound like a clueless but arrogant associate who has no idea of the practical realities of document security and the necessary reliance on the good faith of certain employees.
You think Edward Snowden can cause an international shit storm for the federal government but that YOU are impenetrable to a disgruntled employee fucking you over? There but for the grace of God…, pal.
It is a blog hosted by a Lewis and Rodqiguez partner.
11:53, I've probably forgotten more about document security than you will ever know. Something that sensitive shouldn't be kept in electronic form on a common server. It probably shouldn't be kept electronically at all where Joe Blow the IT Guy can access it.
1:09, You’re not a door-to-door typewriter salesman, are you?
2:03 – I though 1:09 made more sense than anyone else has on this subject. Note though that the copies of this look like they had handwritten notes. So someone had to copy them. Meaning that someone had to gain access to them — either someone with authority to do so, in which case they have a problem, or the documents were kept under no controls, out in the open, which is a problem too. Do you think a labor lawyer would recommend keeping your personnel files out in the open so anybody in the business can copy and circulate them to the outside world is a good idea? That's what occurred. It's kind of a physician heal thyself deal.
yippee Bozo the Clown Lost Oops I mean Stoffel
NOchoa, my a$$. Ochoa 65, Stoffel 35.
Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus.
MORRISON: CONSULTANT KEEPS TITLE OF ‘JUDGE MAKER,’ DESPITE ALLEGATIONS Political consultant David Thomas retained his nickname as “judge maker” on election night despite one judicial candidate’s claim that Thomas had offered a bribe to protect incumbent Judge Rob Bare. http://erj.reviewjournal.com/ct/uz5494296Biz23082846
My serious question is what does an ousted judge (Pollack) do? I mean if they retire they can always become a mediator; but if they are thrown out? They don't have a book of business. They don't have the respect of their peers. Hang a shingle? If I recall the last two judges voted out (Sobel and Halverson) seemed to just unceremoniously die.
Francis Fine and Tony Abantangelo just went into private practice. I think Nancy Becker went to work as a District Attorney for a bit, and now does work as a senior judge (guess she didn't lose her seat as a district court judge). And then there is Lisa Brown, who just ran and won. Oh well, just goes to show you, before careful of the toes you step on today because they might be attached to the ass you have to kiss tomorrow.
When will the results become official? Different sites have different winners in the race between Horsford and Hardy as well as Laxalt and Miller.
The site to look at is the state site. The county site only returns county results.
http://www.silverstateelection.com/
Ralston also reported Miller conceded.
It's kind of ironic that Miller has to post that he lost on his own website.
Looks like 6 more years of filing peremptory challenges any time I get a case in Department P.
I'll second that. What a joke. I'm very disappointed.
I dislike, have animus, antipathy, aversion, disapproval, disgust, distaste, enmity, loath,
detest, disfavor, object, and find that woman repugnant. Is this enough to get me onto her automatic list? Doubtful. However, I have become a student of the Nevada Code of Judicial Ethics. Sandy, tell me I can't make a record? Watch for my complaint and appeal. This woman is a menace to any litigant who is not rich or represented by a high-brow attorney.
This whole election process is just shocking. We have Cresent Hardy and Laxalt. We really look like a bunch of geniuses.
At least we don't have Hafter as a judge. Although, the three-ring circus that he would have inevitably brought to the bench might have been fun to watch (think Halverson fun).
Amen.
And we don't have Friedberg and Susan Bush. Yeah, yeah!
What? No one has predictions for the appeals court judges?
I suspect we'll get a few sitting judges throwing their names in—perhaps Herndon, Cadish, Betsy, Barker, and/or Johnson. The trouble is, no one knows what this job will really entail and whether it will be a dead end. It's for the adventurous for sure. I'm hoping we see some good practitioners throw their names in too.
No way the cream of the crop district court judges apply for a job where they'll hear second rate cases. Might as well wait 6 years and run for the top spot. You'll have some middle of the road practitioners throw their hat in for sure.
Agree with 12:26, but I can see the ones who have their eye on the top court (or the federal court) trying for the Court of Appeals. As for the practitioners, we just have to look at the last race to see who those would be (Davidson, Cliff, Maskall, etc.).
Well, we'll find out soon enough. You've got one week to request your 6 letters of recommendation, get fingerprinted and photographed, and hand-deliver ten copies of the app. Oh, and make sure you specifically identify which CoA Department you're applying for (can only apply for one, you know!) Out of all of the requirements, that's got to be the most absurd. Unless the idea is to let an applicant with inside juice know which department isn't being contested as heavily. Nah, juice would never determine the selection of the judiciary…
Justice Douglas gave a presentation in October at a campaign event and said they had already thought of who they were going to pick to serve on CofA, and in this way they could have it up and running by December. So given the short notice to throw an applicant hat in the ring and assemble all the enclosures, I have to wonder what legitimate consideration a last minute application applicant would get?
Gia Bonjovi is taking full credit for No. 3 not passing. Hilarious!
Really? Seemed destined to fail. And since the Ds stayed home this cycle, it would've failed anyway.
I'm surprised that more people didn't want to lift the taxes on mining. I mean, who cares? It's not like they can go and mine somewhere else. On the other hand, it's not like we can replace what they've mined.
Looking at the county by county vote on Question 2, it's clear that the rurals voted against it, likely because they are afraid it would cost them some jobs. I'm sure the voters in Clark and Washoe who voted against it just saw it as a tax and voted it down.
Greed, vanity and self-promotion fuel the judicial machine. http://www.reviewjournal.com/columns-blogs/jane-ann-morrison/consultant-keeps-title-judge-maker-despite-allegations
I realize I'm a bit late to the comments, but yesterday I spent trying to unwind and get some rest. In any event, I want to thank the many attorneys and Clark County residents who supported my candidacy. Also, congratulations to my opponent, Jim Crockett, and to all the other successful candidates.
First class, Joe (which is sadly rare in this town). Thanks for running.