Strategies, Challenges, and Answers

In Nevada, An Insurance Agent Or Broker Is Generally An Agent Of The Insured, Not The Insurer

It was a terrible fire.  On November 21, 1980, 85 people died when a refrigerated pastry display caught fire at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.  The Grand Hotel Gift Shop was destroyed in the fire.  The Gift Shop suffered almost a $1,000,000 in business … [Continue reading]

Damages For Future Medical Care Based On Subjective Injuries Requires Expert Support

John Lanza was hurt in a motor vehicle accident.  He settled with the underlying tortfeasor and brought suit against his UIM carrier Progressive Direct.  One issue was whether he would be allowed to claim future damages based upon headaches, neck … [Continue reading]

Corporations, LLCs And Trusts Need Lawyers To Appear In Court

Wilma Winters died.  Ms. Winters’ Estate claimed via its executrix Ms. Newell that the Estate was the owner of certain real property.  Two companies, via their trustee, A.R. Salman, filed a quiet title action against same real property that was … [Continue reading]

Upcoming Changes To Federal Rule Regarding Expert Testimony Are Truly Consequential

As of December 1, 2023, FRE 702 will change.  The new rule, with redline changes is as follows: A witness who is qualified as an expert by knowledge, skill, experience, training or education may testify in the form of an opinion or otherwise if the … [Continue reading]

Court Annexed Arbitration vs. Court Annexed Mediation

Civil practitioners in Clark and Washoe counties are familiar with the Nevada Mandatory Court Annexed Arbitration Program.   We know that unless exempt, cases of a value of $50,000 or less are required to go through the mandatory arbitration program … [Continue reading]