1. Binding Arbitration Clauses Automobile Insurance Policies Are Not Enforceable in Nevada In Nevada, mandatory arbitration clauses in contracts for automobile insurance are not binding on the insured. NRS 690B.017 (Provisions for arbitration not binding) provides: No provision for arbitration contained in an automobile liability or motor vehicle liability insurance policy delivered, issued for delivery or renewed […]
Nevada Supreme Court: “Open and Obvious” Does Not Defeat Landowner’s Duty to Act Reasonably
On December 27, 2012, in Foster v. Costco, 128, Nev. Adv. Op. 71 (12/27/2012) the Nevada Supreme Court once again held that a land owner cannot hide behind the affirmative defense that a hazard was open and obvious to escape liability for having created or maintained an unreasonably dangerous condition. The case stems from a […]
Clark County District Court Offers Courtfinder App
The Clark County District Court has released an app Courtfinder, which shows updated dockets for courts located at theRegional Justice Center.Per its iTunes description, CourtFinder is an app (for Android and iOS) that allows you to download and read the current day docket for courtroom matters being heard throughout the Regional Justice Center & Family Court […]
Yan Kenyon Guide to Espresso Drinks
If your K-Cup leaves you feeling a bit underwhelmed, and you can’t stomach the thought of another cup of Charbucks burnt roast of the day, but you are intimidated by the prospect of asking for something other than a cappuccino from your barista, here is a handy guide to various espresso drinks. And while you are thinking about […]
Opening eTranscript PTX Files on Mac
Macs cannot read Real Legal eTranscripts or PTX files. Anyone who has used eTranscripts knows how convenient it is to be able to cut and paste deposition text, properly formatted and with the citation — contrary to ASCII where you end up cutting and pasting the line numbers, with no citation, and with formatting out the window. […]
