Turn Around Bright Eyes

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  • Judge Wiese will issue a decision on a motion to dismiss with regard to development near Red Rock within a month. [KNPR]
  • A federal judge in Florida denied a motion to delay a trial because an agent witness had a pre-booked trip to the zone of totality for the eclipse. [Washington Post]
  • The UNLV Boyd School of Law has openings for two law professors. [Higheredjobs.com]
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August 21, 2017 4:37 pm

STARE DIRECTLY AT THE SUN, ASSHOLES

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August 21, 2017 4:38 pm

Damn it! Cloudy in Vegas today! I cannot see the eclipse!

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August 21, 2017 5:30 pm

"This position requires a graduate degree, preferably a J.D. . . ."

Are they implying it is possible to get hired without a J.D.? Well, I suppose a Boyd '13 drop-out might be qualified to teach at Boyd.

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August 21, 2017 5:34 pm
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They are trying to cut off the hundreds of PhDs who apply to everything.

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Anonymous
August 21, 2017 6:00 pm
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Boyd should be slashing enrollment and faculty. Admitting progressively less-qualified applicants and dumbing-down the curriculum and bar exam is not a sustain plan.

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August 21, 2017 5:37 pm

Why is UNLV hiring two law professors while they're lowering admission standards to keep enrollment up? Heaven forbid a public entity shrink to meet public needs. No, sorry, growth is the only answer.

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August 21, 2017 5:57 pm
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Am I missing where they indicate the subject the professor would be expected to teach?

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Anonymous
August 21, 2017 6:36 pm
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I had the same question.

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Anonymous
August 21, 2017 7:51 pm
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Um, LAW, duh

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Anonymous
August 21, 2017 9:27 pm
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Looks like its writing.

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Anonymous
August 21, 2017 5:56 pm

Power out at the federal court. Hearings are proceeding, but no telephonic appearances, no recording, and only limited light.

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August 21, 2017 6:31 pm

Anybody else having difficulty getting on e-file for 8th Judicial District Court?

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August 21, 2017 6:47 pm
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I'm not.

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August 21, 2017 6:51 pm
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I am efiling fine but CANNOT access Odyssey right now, maddening.

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Anonymous
August 21, 2017 7:16 pm
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I just used Attorney Portal to check on the status of Alexis Plunkett's case. Looks like she filed a habeus petition, resulting in the State explaining in good detail their theory of the criminal conduct, which pretty much mirrors the conclusion drawn by commentors on this blog: aiding & abetting will get you charged.

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August 21, 2017 6:55 pm

what is the pay range for professors at Boyd anyway? And what about the two advertised positions?

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August 21, 2017 9:27 pm
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August 22, 2017 3:27 am
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they lost my support when they hired Harry Reid as a law prof emeritus

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August 22, 2017 6:40 am
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Me, too.

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August 22, 2017 2:29 pm
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I'm a Republican and I dislike Reid, but I think he was a good hire in terms of raising the school's profile. Reid is one of the most influential politicians in Nevada's history. I see no reason why the school wouldn't want to tap into that while they can.

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August 22, 2017 3:05 pm
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Pass on the opportunity to bring in Harry Reid?

Get over your partisan self. He was the United States senate majority leader and expert parliamentarian, who still enjoys deep connections in Washington. It would stupid of the law school to pass up that opportunity.