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So AG tried to forum shop, case was dismissed, then he missed the statute of limitations and Carson City allows case to proceed anyways for what I assume are political reasons?
If they are ruling against you keep talking. When they shut you down, mention that in doing so that they are denying your client due process.
When they rule against you, file a Petition for Judicial review and cite the denial of due process. When its granted, you can go back before the board and they will change their ruling.
Done it before in front of several admin boards and committees. Works almost every time. . . . .
11:02 here, I am not talking about that state real estate division, I am talking about LVR. The private association of realtors. I figured there would be no rules, but hoping to find someone with experience for some tips.
There are rules and guidelines. They try to avoid following them. Last case there, they dropped the matter after I pushed hard, citing chapters of their code as well as NRS and NAC.
The LVR (formerly known as GLVAR) is a kangaroo proceeding. There are rules; they are flexibly applied and interpreted. Be nice to them as if they know what they are doing. Do not get frustrated when they make up rules on the spot or tell you that you are not in a court of law.
Realtor Board
Yes, tell your client cut out the BS, stop taking shortcuts, and review the license exam materials relating to agency.
There are too many flakey real estate agents.
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Anonymous
October 20, 2025 11:58 am
How is Beasley going to make everyone whole if it was a Ponzi Scheme? Either it was or it was not or the $460 Million number is just made up for headlines. It says the plea deal has him paying back everyone. So how much is that? $460 million? I doubt it.
Remember this is a Federal case where they use “intended loss” in their calculations. In federal court, “intended loss” is the harm that the Government states that a defendant sought to inflict, which can be used for sentencing even if the loss was impossible. For example if a mortgage fraud case, Defendant takes out $500k loan; home sells in foreclosure for $400k; the loss is calculated at $500k. Intended loss significantly increases a defendant’s sentence, particularly in fraud cases where actual loss is low or zero but the fraudulent scheme means the Defendant touched a lot more money than was ever lost.
I know people who fell for this stuff. I remember hearing about it when it was first going around, the promised returns on the medical liens, etc. I remember being told that investors were to leave the PI attorneys alone. Huge red flag. Anyway, no, people are not being made completely whole. And some otherwise very savvy people fell for this. Greed obscures judgment.
I just want to say it’s nice to get a detailed explanation from an expert. This blog is great when that kind of thing happens.
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Anonymous
October 20, 2025 12:45 pm
So I have a new case assigned to Department 24. Do you (1) peremptorily challenge under the belief that Ballou will be back by the time it goes to trial; (2) ask for a jury trial and believe that the jurors would be more legally savvy than Ballou or (3) stand pat because you figure you will have a difference judge in 24 by the time this goes to trial?
Yeah, I think as ‘the judge handling your specific civil case’ she’s probably not significantly worse than the average.
Her issues have to do more with how she acts with regard to being a judge than how she’d handle your civil case. Plus her other issues were for criminal cases.
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So AG tried to forum shop, case was dismissed, then he missed the statute of limitations and Carson City allows case to proceed anyways for what I assume are political reasons?
That JOP is based in Reno/Verdi, not Carson City.
Anyone ever represent someone in front of the Las Vegas Realtor’s ethics board? Any pointers?
They think they are lawyers; they are not. Rules of evidence are basically non-existent. Play to the “there but for the grace of God” argument.
Do what you would normally do in court.
If they are ruling against you keep talking. When they shut you down, mention that in doing so that they are denying your client due process.
When they rule against you, file a Petition for Judicial review and cite the denial of due process. When its granted, you can go back before the board and they will change their ruling.
Done it before in front of several admin boards and committees. Works almost every time. . . . .
11:02 here, I am not talking about that state real estate division, I am talking about LVR. The private association of realtors. I figured there would be no rules, but hoping to find someone with experience for some tips.
There are rules and guidelines. They try to avoid following them. Last case there, they dropped the matter after I pushed hard, citing chapters of their code as well as NRS and NAC.
The LVR (formerly known as GLVAR) is a kangaroo proceeding. There are rules; they are flexibly applied and interpreted. Be nice to them as if they know what they are doing. Do not get frustrated when they make up rules on the spot or tell you that you are not in a court of law.
Realtor Board
Yes, tell your client cut out the BS, stop taking shortcuts, and review the license exam materials relating to agency.
There are too many flakey real estate agents.
How is Beasley going to make everyone whole if it was a Ponzi Scheme? Either it was or it was not or the $460 Million number is just made up for headlines. It says the plea deal has him paying back everyone. So how much is that? $460 million? I doubt it.
Remember this is a Federal case where they use “intended loss” in their calculations. In federal court, “intended loss” is the harm that the Government states that a defendant sought to inflict, which can be used for sentencing even if the loss was impossible. For example if a mortgage fraud case, Defendant takes out $500k loan; home sells in foreclosure for $400k; the loss is calculated at $500k. Intended loss significantly increases a defendant’s sentence, particularly in fraud cases where actual loss is low or zero but the fraudulent scheme means the Defendant touched a lot more money than was ever lost.
Thanks for the detailed explanation. So it is possible that no one will lose any money at all when he repays them all?
I loled
I know people who fell for this stuff. I remember hearing about it when it was first going around, the promised returns on the medical liens, etc. I remember being told that investors were to leave the PI attorneys alone. Huge red flag. Anyway, no, people are not being made completely whole. And some otherwise very savvy people fell for this. Greed obscures judgment.
I just want to say it’s nice to get a detailed explanation from an expert. This blog is great when that kind of thing happens.
So I have a new case assigned to Department 24. Do you (1) peremptorily challenge under the belief that Ballou will be back by the time it goes to trial; (2) ask for a jury trial and believe that the jurors would be more legally savvy than Ballou or (3) stand pat because you figure you will have a difference judge in 24 by the time this goes to trial?
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Depends. If you are the underdog, you want a bad judge because it increases risk variance.
And honestly, is she that much worse than the other civil options?
Is Judge Ballou any worse than any of the other civil departments at this point? I’d probably not even file a peremptory challenge.
Yeah, I think as ‘the judge handling your specific civil case’ she’s probably not significantly worse than the average.
Her issues have to do more with how she acts with regard to being a judge than how she’d handle your civil case. Plus her other issues were for criminal cases.
Well, if you think Curie-Diamond will be a lot better, stay.