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A Collision At the Crossroads (Part 2): The Road Of Restitution

This is Part 2 of a multi-part post comparing and contrasting Criminal Judgments of Restitution and Civil Judgments for Damages.  In Part 1, linked HERE, we outlined the topic and discussed the types of cases in which both types of awards might be received. In Part 2 we will focus primarily on the statutory basis for Criminal Judgments of Restitution and discuss how they may affect later civil cases.There are two instances when the Nevada legislature has empowered criminal courts to enter … [Read more...]

Is Clark County A Summary Judgment Black Hole?

“Should We Even Try?” Countless times during my first meeting with the client, I have heard recitations about how unfair it is that the client has to defend against facially unsupportable allegations.  “Can’t you just file a Motion and get us out of this case?” they ask.  My answer has always been “If only it were that easy!”When giving that answer, I wasn’t being insensitive.  I was just passing on to the client what I had learned by experience; in Nevada State District Courts the … [Read more...]

Mills & Associates Accepts Invitation To Join Council On Litigation Management

Mills & Associates is proud to announce that it has accepted the nomination to join the Council on Litigation Management.For those unfamiliar with the organization, CLM is dedicated to improving the principles and practices of litigation management.  Members and Fellows of the Council include representatives of the insurance industry as well as nominated attorneys .Some of the areas of interest of the organization include Alternative Dispute Resolution, Commercial Litigation, … [Read more...]

A Collision At The Crossroads Of Criminal And Civil Law: Criminal Judgments Of Restitution

The aftermath of a collision between two cars at an intersection can be horrifying.  However, determining exactly what led to the collision can be complicated.  The law is no different.  When two laws, meant to remedy the same wrong, arrive at the same intersecting spot simultaneously, conflicts are inevitable.  Finding the right legal solution to the conflicts can often prove difficult.One of those troublesome legal intersections is found at the crossroads of civil law and criminal law.  … [Read more...]

Got Questions?

These posts on the Mills & Associates Nevada Coverage & Bad Faith Law blog are published to provide useful insights on Nevada insurance law to our clients and other subscribers. Many times the topics are suggested by recent case law, or issues raised by litigation.As part of our ongoing effort to provide both timely and helpful information, we invite all our readers to submit issues which they would like to see addressed in future blog posts.Likewise, please submit questions … [Read more...]