Thursday, July 30, 2020
State Bar of Nevada eNews
Nevada Bar Examination Rescheduled for August 11-12
The Nevada Bar Exam, previously scheduled for July 28-29, 2020, has been postponed and rescheduled to  August 11-12, 2020 . The change was made because of problems with an update to the test software for the exam. The Supreme Court of Nevada issued an order postponing the exam at the request of the Nevada Board of Bar Examiners.

Applicants who cannot take the Nevada bar exam on Aug. 11 and 12 can reschedule for the February 2021 exam or apply to the State Bar of Nevada at (702) 382-2200 or by email at  admissions@nvbar.org  for a refund of their test fee no later than  Aug. 7, 2020 .

“We have been pre-testing the software used to administer the bar exam remotely. The pre-testing revealed a problem the vendor is correcting,” said Brian Kunzi, Director of Admissions for the State Bar of Nevada. “Rather than risk problems during the exam, the decision was made to postpone the exam.”

Nevada and Indiana are using the same software platform provided by ILG Technologies to administer their bar exams online. After the upgrade issue arose, Indiana also rescheduled its July 28 bar exam, postponing it one week until August 4.
Alert: Lawyers Targeted by Unemployment Fraud
Attorneys should be aware of a new scam making the rounds. Members of the legal community are receiving emails informing them that an unidentified employee has filed an unemployment claim related to the legal business, claims that were fraudulently made without the employee’s knowledge. The issue is nationwide, with similar reports arising in Arizona, Illinois and other states.

In some cases, the employees receive debit cards in the mail at their home addresses as a result of these fraudulent claims. Victims of such scams should report the incident as potential identity theft.

For more information on what to do if you are or know a victim of unemployment benefit fraud, see the Nevada Attorney General’s COVID-19 Task Force Guidance .

As a precaution, the State Bar of Nevada has conducted a security review of its member information with its data and website vendors to ensure that member data is secure. This review has not revealed any security breaches of State Bar of Nevada databases.
Nevada Supreme Court Law Library Offering Online Services
This week, the Nevada Supreme Court issued  Administrative Order AO-0011 , announcing that although the Nevada Supreme Court Law Library’s physical building remains closed to the public, the library continues to offer services through alternate means.

Services can be accessed in the following ways:


In addition, starting the week of Aug. 3, 2020 , the law library will begin offering curbside pickup service for books requested in advance. Requests that depend on accessing the library’s print collection may be accommodated through this service.

Existing room reservations have been cancelled; no new room reservations will be accepted.

These procedures will remain in effect until further notice.
Gaming Law Section Publishes Q2 Newsletter
The Gaming Law Section of the State Bar of Nevada has published its Q2 2020 edition of its digital publication , the GLS eNewsletter .

This issue looks at the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the sports wagering industry, and the Nevada Gaming Commission's recent regulatory changes to enhance cashless wagering in response to the growing popularity and acceptance of mobile payment systems and the risk of COVID transmission through currency handling. 

The Q3 2020 issue will be published by October 22.  
Ask a Nerd: Properly Sanitizing Electronic Devices
These days, it is important to sanitize devices you regularly touch, but liquid cleaners and electronics often do not get along. Avoid short-outs and device failures by using these cleaning tips:

  • Get a good microfiber cloth and some screen/gadget cleaner—or a spray bottle with 70 percent isopropyl alcohol.
  • Power off your gadgets, spray the cloth and give the screens and surfaces a good wipe down.
  •  Tip your keyboards over to dump out the gunk or try canned air.
  • Looking to disinfect? You can safely use Clorox wipes on screens but be careful not to get liquid into your keyboard.
 
For a library of short video tech tips,  visit the State Bar's YouTube channel.
Featured CLE: Nevada's Legislative Process
William Horne, Esq., vice president-Nevada, Strategies 360, will explain how to lobby an issue from the beginning to the end of the legislative session. He will navigate the timeline a successful lobbyist employs to guide his or her issue through the legislative process, including the groundwork typically completed prior to the legislative session.

 One key component is finding the appropriate sponsor to introduce legislation. Horne will address how to translate advocacy in the courtroom to advocacy in the committee room. He will also describe the role the executive branch plays as well as the interim process (work that occurs when the legislature is not in session). 
Date:
Tuesday, August 4
 
Time:
Noon – 1 p.m.
 
Location:
Webinar
 
CLE Hours:
 1 General credit hour

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