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Judge Nancy Allf,
@NV8thC
, Dept. 27, presiding over a hearing on protective order in Shannon Ruth vs
@NickCarter
. Mark Boskovich for Plaintiff. Dale Hayes Jr. for
@BackstreetBoys
' Mr. Carter. Motion denied. Also mentioned was
@DreamGirlGroup
's Melissa Schuman.…
Chicago personal injury attorney Michael Gravlin of the
@YouTube
channel
@LawTalkWithMike
interviews Kim Blandino from the
@CCDC_LVMPD
. You can watch the interview here:
District Court Judge Joe Hardy,
@NV8thC
, Department 15, presiding over a hearing on dismissal and for removal from business court in Shannon Ruth vs
@NickCarter
. John Kawai on behalf of A.R.
@DaleHayesNV
on behalf of Mr. Carter. Motions denied.
District Court Judge Joe Hardy,
@NV8thC
Judicial District Court, Department 15, presiding over a motion to consolidate in Shannon Ruth vs
@NickCarter
.
@DaleHayesNV
for Ms. Ruth. John Kawai for A.R. Motion granted.
According to
@NV8thC
's
#PIO
Mary Ann Price: "Judge Holthus experienced some injuries and her condition is being monitored. The marshal sustained injuries...in stable condition...and has been transported to the hospital...The court remains committed to a safe and secure courthouse…
District Court Judge Nancy Allf,
@NV8thC
, Department 27, presiding over a deposition dispute in Shannon Ruth vs
@NickCarter
. Marc Boskovich for Ms. Ruth. Liane Wakayama for Defendant. The Court orders restrictions on counsel's assistance of Ms. Ruth.
Chicago personal injury attorney Mike Gravlin of
@LawTalkWithMike
was live, yesterday, with Defense Attorney Ben Bateman, former counsel of Kim Blandino. You can watch the full interview here:
@softlyemerging
Today's hearing was vacated on account of the case consolidation that occurred recently. The docket did not update in time to reflect this, but the matters before District Court Judge Mark Denton will be moved to District Court Judge Joe Hardy's department.
I respectfully dissent. There are plenty of reasons for judges and lawyers to still use Latin on occasion. For example, if judges don’t use Latin in their opinions to describe certain canons of statutory construction, it may make it harder for lawyers conducting research.
Defense Attorney Ben Bateman joins Personal Injury Attorney Mike Gravlin on the
@YouTube
channel
@LawTalkWithMike
to discuss today's hearing before Justice of the Peace Joe Sciscento. Mr. Bateman educates on jurisdictional issues and criminal procedure.
In a minute order entered today, Judge Michelle Leavitt summarily denied Jose "
@LawzDelete
" DeCastro's motion for bail. Tomorrow's Event and live stream link will be updated to reflect the date and time of oral arguments. You can keep up to date with our coverage schedule here:…
.
@jlNevadaSmith
of
@TheNVIndy
elaborates on the filing of a lawsuit by the
@ACLUNV
bringing the question of family court access to the Supreme Court. Also mentioned is how a potential lack of scrutiny may have "emboldened renegade [] Judge Steven Jones[.]"
District Court Judges Nancy Allf and Jacob Reynolds are allowing comprehensive electronic coverage of Shannon Ruth and A.R. vs
@NickCarter
.
@NV8thC
, Departments 27 and 29. The
@BackstreetBoys
' singer's counterclaim ropes in
@DreamGirlGroup
's Melissa Schuman as well.
We will broadcast live a press conference hosted by Chief Judge Jerry Wiese from the Eighth Judicial District Court (
@NV8thC
), Department 30, to discuss the incident of the violent attack on District Court Judge Mary Kay Holthus.
Chicago personal injury attorney Mike Gravlin of
@LawTalkWithMike
joins Las Vegas defense attorney Ben Bateman to discuss the recent hearing before
@LVJusticeCourt
's Justice of the Peace Joe Sciscento in
@NVGovernment
vs Kim Blandino.
@YouTube
link:
Justice of the Peace Ann Zimmerman,
@LVJusticeCourt
, Department 8, presiding over a bench trial in
@NVGovernment
vs "Chille" DeCastro. Agnes Botelho for the State. Michael Mee for
@LawzDelete
. The Court convicts Mr. DeCastro on all counts, imposes 180-day jail sentence.…
Justice of the Peace Ann Zimmerman,
@LVJusticeCourt
, Department 8, presiding over a hearing on bail in
@NVGovernment
vs Jose "Chille" DeCastro. Agnes Botelho appeared for the State. Christopher Oram for
@LawzDelete
. Motion denied.
We're set to broadcast a revocation hearing live in the matter of
@NVGovernment
vs Kim Blandino,
@NV8thC
, Dept. 12, Judge Michelle Leavitt presiding. Trailer features attorneys
@LawTalkWithMike
and Debbie Davis, of Illinois and Michigan; respectively.
Mike Gravlin of "Law Talk With Mike",
@ArtrexisLives
of "Arty's Corporate Fiction",
@DougPoppa1
of Truth & Consequences, continue commentary through closing arguments in
@NVGovernment
vs Kim Blandino:
Legal Director Chris Peterson of the Nevada Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (
@ACLUNV
); and, Chief Deputy Public Defenders
@JohnPiroNV
and
@ScottLCoffee
; join, Special Host Emily
@McFarlingLaw
for a discussion on the death penalty.
@KassandraSwinta
@Nv8thC
The deposition will not become public until filed with the court. This is the first time we had to look into this thus the delay. It is possible the deposition never becomes public; for example, if no discovery disputes arise and the witness testifies live at the actual trial.
The
@AP
through
@USNews
covers District Judge Trevor Atkin's dismissal of a complaint alleging "defamation by trade libel" in a lawsuit brought by
@SAHARALasVegas
against Scott Roeben of
@VitalVegas
who reported rumors the casino would close.
We blew past 2 million views on
@YouTube
, with a whopping 27,768,000 watch-time minutes. Our audience is 52.1% male, and 47.9% female; with age breakdowns of 13-34 years, 35-44 years, 45-54 years, 55-64 years, and 65+ years at 6.3%, 16.6%, 25.5%, 26.8%, and 24.6%; respectively.
Asst. Prosecutor Debbie Davis,
@NatLawyerChic
, P.I. Attorney Mike Gravlin, and Arty's Corporate Fiction, provide multiple commentary pieces of
@NVGovernment
vs Kim Blandino. Links: , , ,
Journo
@DougPoppa1
,
@Storey_Teller
Editor Sam Toll, and Defense Attorney
@NatLawyerChic
will join Our Nevada Judges in a Perspectives Panel on coverage of
@NVGovernment
vs McDonald, Lance v Toll & online journalism, and the Discipline of Judge Tobiasson on July 16 at 6 p.m.
Defense Attorney
@NatLawyerChic
continues her coverage of "The Michael McDonald Saga". Ms. Whittingham provides 46 minutes of analysis and commentary, which includes
@OurNevadaJudges
footage of proceedings held in the Eighth Judicial District Court.
Reporter
@DanaKennedyLive
of the
@NewYorkPost
covers "the mysterious suicides" of 2 Vegas moms who accused cops of a cover-up. One of the mothers, Justice of the Peace Melanie Andress-Tobiasson, was referred to as a "Las Vegas judge-turned-vigilante[.]"
Efforts by T. Matthew Phillips to block camera access have failed. Judge Maria Gall,
@NV8thC
, Department 9, presiding over a hearing on motion to dismiss. Dan Waite (
@Lewis_Roca
) for Ms. Wilson. Mr. Phillips pro se. The Court grants motion to dismiss.
Reporter
@ArleighRodgers
of the
@LasVegasSun
covers the effectiveness of
@CenterForBioDiv
's legal strategy. Counted as a win is U.S. District Judge James Mahan's ruling that the
@USFWS
"issue a listing decision for [Tiehm's] buckwheat within 30 days."
Shannon
@shMiller9315
of
@LasVegasWeekly
elaborates on
@JudgeJoeHardy
’s ordering of the Pharmacy Board to remove cannabis from its list of most restricted substances.
@1CoachCanna
criticized the use of scheduling as "loophole" to incarcerate young people.
Because so many are requesting an early access link, here it is: . The jury is deliberating in
@NVGovernment
vs Kim Blandino and it could be hours before (and if) they reach a verdict.
The jury has reached a verdict in
@NVGovernment
vs Kim Blandino. We will broadcast live at 1:00 p.m. from
@NV8thC
, Department 12, District Court Judge Michelle Leavitt presiding. At issue is whether Mr. Blandino is guilty of impersonation and extortion.
Defense Attorney Natalie Whittingham Burrell of
@NatLawyerChic
does "reaction video" on our introductory coverage of
@NVGovernment
vs Kim Blandino. Ms. Burrell specifically discusses the adverse impact "vexatious litigants" have on the legal system. Link:
The Supreme Court has issued the writ of mandamus commanding Judge Charles Hoskin to vacate his order denying
@OurNevadaJudges
media request. He was following laws that appeared to be consistent with the Constitution at the time, but were ultimately deemed repugnant to the 1st…
In celebration of our recent victory liberating the family court system to public and press scrutiny, the Clark County Family Court Support Group, which is now 5000 members strong, wants to be the foundation of the first fundraiser to build a special fund that covers the expense…
We’re proud to represent
@OurNevadaJudges
here.
As the NV Supreme Court considers our challenge alongside
@reviewjournal
/
@VegasMaggieEsq
’s, it’s important to remember the press remains CRITICAL in having accountable courts.
District
@JudgeJoeHardy
's conviction on jury verdict of man for aggravated stalking in violation of protective order upheld on appeal. Supreme Court agrees lay opinion "is admissible when the opinion is rationally based on the perception of the witness".
Chicago P.I. Attorney Michael Gravlin on
@NVGovernment
vs Kim Blandino with a glowing endorsement of our legal system: "...look at the level we go to in this society for due process...overall I think every attorney and [] Judge [Leavitt] were excellent."
We're set to broadcast live from Department 12,
@NV8thC
, District Court Judge Michelle Leavitt presiding, in the matter of
@NVGovernment
vs Kim Blandino. Michael Dickerson for the State. Joe Gersten for Mr. Blandino. Trailer features
@LawTalkWithMike
.
@musicchick1987
If one of you representing the group's interests would email admin
@ournevadajudges
.com we do not mind providing you with the requested records. It would be more efficient if we could connect with a single person on this issue.
Defense Attorney
@NatLawyerChic
wraps up her coverage of "The Michael McDonald Saga". Ms. Whittingham provides 57 minutes of analysis and commentary, which includes
@OurNevadaJudges
footage of proceedings held in the Eighth Judicial District Court.
Judge Erika Ballou, conviction on jury verdict of man for kidnapping, upheld on appeal. Supreme Court concedes abuse of discretion in failing to comply with law mandating interpreter "deeply troubl[ing]"; but, cites harmless error give nonconstitutional violation, no due process…
The
@ACLUNV
issued a press release confronting efforts by
@NV8thC
to "limit transparency" in family court cases.
@AtharEsq
underlined the "probability of injustice", with
@SoRomero82
denouncing the unconstitutionality of the rules. Full press release here:
Denise
@dRoschNews3LV
of
@News3LV
covers a diversion program giving second chances to low-level offenders. Also mentioned was Justice of the Peace Cybill Dotson’s withdrawal of an recovering addict’s guilty plea and dismissal of charges.
A mother expresses outrage at Marshal
@WillickLawGroup
arguing on her behalf in opposition to public access to her child custody proceeding. A motion filed with the Supreme Court seeks to correct the record and includes declaration from
@ACLUNV
. Link:
Reporter
@Sabrina_Schnur
of the
@ReviewJournal
covers a family waiting for more than 4 years for more than $20,000 Judge Douglas Herndon “said they were entitled to after his (victim’s) death.” The killer was released from prison in February 2021.
Freelance journalist John L Smith (
@JLNevadaSmith
) was interviewed on
@KNPRNews
on "[t]he
@ACLUNV
fight with family court[.]" You can listen to the interview here:
Preliminary results support
@KendraBertschy
's election to Department 2 of the Reno Justice Court (
@WashoeRJC
). Her judicial profile has 20 articles. You can keep up to date with her tenure on her judicial profile:
We're pleased to introduce the Administrator of Our Arizona Judges (
@ArizonaOur
), Amy McCormick. Like Nevada, the organization will conduct statistical analysis on all of the judicial districts and their corresponding judicial departments. The website is slated to launch in May.
District Court Judge Stacy Rocheleau,
@NV8thC
, Department W, Family Division, presiding over a status check on blocked account in the matter of the guardianship of L.E.A.R. Marjorie Guymon for the father.
@LegalAidSNV
Raeshann Canady for the child. The Court continues again.
Meghan Platt of
@News3LV
covers Judge Tammy Riggs' handing down of a 10 year sentence to a pharmaceutical company fraudster found guilty of "swindling nearly $500K from family, friends, employees, and others."
@AaronDFordNV
vowed to prosecute fraud.
New York Lawyer and
@YouTube
'r
@ArtrexisLives
interviews Las Vegas Defense Attorney Ben Bateman on
@NVGovernment
vs Kim Blandino and also discusses Mr. Bateman's newly created channel, "Viva Laws Vegas". You can watch the full interview here:
It is with tremendous excitement that we announce our first ever grant award. Our utmost thanks and appreciation goes out to the Nevada Bar Foundation, which is providing $20,000 excluding an additional $20,000 in matching funds in furtherance of courtroom camera operations.…
According to
@KOLO8
, Mr. Hillygus has been apprehended. Electronic coverage of local proceedings will occur once he is extradited.
@NVGovernment
vs Roger Hillygus,
@SJDC_Nevada
, Department 8.
Judge Eric Johnson's order banning sex offender from accessing the internet overturned in part. Supreme Court concedes forbidding access to schools and playgrounds permissible; but, cites strict scrutiny principles supporting law impermissibly violates First Amendment given…
Anchor
@TriciaKean
of
@KTNV
elaborates on "[t]he brutal attack on [Judge Mary Kay Holthus that] sent shock waves through the tight-knit judicial community[.]" Senior Justice Michael Cherry said it "should never have happened and that it could change protection for judges."…
Senior Reporter
@DanaGentryLV
of the
@NevadaCurrent
covers 4 candidates vying for the Department 10 seat on the Las Vegas Justice Court. Challenging appointed Justice of the Peace Cybill Dotson are Noreen DeMonte, Vincent Ginn, and Mark Karris.
Overseer
@BobConrad
of
@ThisIsReno
covers Judges Barry Breslow and Kathleen Drakulich's preventing of
@OurNevadaJudges
, the
@RGJ
, and
@KOLO8
providing electronic coverage of proceedings. "One [anonymous] source [] called the denials [] 'highly unusual'."
Freelance journalist, Ty O’Neil, has donated his time & expertise covering Districts 1, 2, and 10. He documented the war in Ukraine and is giving a special presentation at
@NatlAutoMuseum
on June 28 at 6 pm. Tickets free, registration required: .
Chicago personal injury attorney Mike Gravlin of
@YouTube
@LawTalkWithMike
provides commentary on our most recent coverage in
@NVGovernment
vs Stewart Handte. Also mentioned was Roger Hillygus' pending extradition. You can watch the video here:
Justice Lidia Stiglich, Michael Gibbons, Kristina Pickering, and Elissa Cadish; and, District Judge Tierra Danielle Jones and Elizabeth Gonzalez at the Clark County Bar Association's (
@ClarkCountyBar
) "Meet Your Judges" mixer. Also present was District Judge
@JudgeJoeHardy
.
We received multiple inquiries following the Supreme Court's change to its appellate disposition pages that now requires a manual search for newly rendered decisions. For those who miss the old approach, we made a similar page accessible on our website that allows for one-click…
Overseer
@BobConrad
of
@ThisIsReno
covers Judge Jim Wilson's ordering of
@LanceGilman
's former attorney,
@GusWFlangas
, to for a 2nd time appear and show cause why he should not be held in contempt of court. Our request for camera access is pending.
Judge Erika Ballou breaks ranks and allows the release of
#JAVS
of her proceedings in Michael McDonald vs the Warden. Lawyers for
@OurNevadaJudges
are organizing for a confrontation of Judge Ronald Israel's recalcitrance in refusing to release the videos in his department.