Thursday, December 2, 2021
State Bar of Nevada eNews
December's Nevada Lawyer Reviews Timely Tax Topics
Taxes are at the forefront of everyone’s mind as a new year approaches, and the December issue of Nevada Lawyer addresses timely topics in Nevada tax law.
 
This month’s issue includes articles that summarize tax-favorable types of incentive equity, explore how deeds of trust work, discuss what Nevada’s sales and use tax actually funds and how it is enforced, and includes an article about the new Tax Law Specialization offered by the State Bar of Nevada’s Tax Law Section. There is also a CLE article and quiz on Paycheck Protection Program loans.
 
As always, the magazine includes regular features such as the president’s message, news and notes, and the bar counsel report. While you are there, check out the Nevada Lawyer archives for a lengthy list of back issues.
This Week at the State Bar
The Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education will meet via Zoom on Thursday, December 9, to discuss matters pertaining to CLE regulation in Nevada.
 
Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers will host a dinner in celebration of its 35th anniversary on Monday, December 13. Those interested in attending the dinner at the state bar’s Las Vegas office should contact Kristine Kuzemka at kristinek@nvbar.org.
 
Online applications for the July 2022 bar exam will be available December 15.
 
There has been a change for the Solo & Small Practice Section's annual meeting and CLE. The CLE will begin at 11:30 a.m. Friday, December 3. The CLE will be hosted by Dan Hooge from the state bar's Office of Bar Counsel and Kristine Kuzemka from the Nevada Lawyer Assistance Program. The annual meeting will begin after the CLE at approximately 12:30 p.m.
License Fee, MCLE Renewal Period Opens
The 2022 license fee renewal period is now open, and members can pay their renewal fees online. Once logged in, click on the “License Renewal” link under the “My Account” header. From there you will see four sub-menus, one each for “License Fee Renewal,” “Required Disclosures,” “Demographic Survey,” and “Verify Your SCR 79 Information.” The system will walk you through the steps required to complete each of these sections. And if you’d prefer to print and mail your renewal paperwork, no problem – the system has that option available, too.

Beginning this year, members can also update their CLE requirements on the state bar’s website.
 
Members can view their online transcript, check credit requirements, and affirm attendance through the MyNVCLE portal. State bar members will be directed to an external website and will be required to log in using their credentials established through the Board of Continuing Legal Education. Looking for assistance? Watch this 3-minute video with step-by-step instructions!
Standing Committee on Judicial Ethics has Vacancies
The Standing Committee on Judicial Ethics is looking to fill five attorney vacancies. The Board of Governors of the State Bar shall appoint the attorney members to the Standing Committee.
 
The Standing Committee on Judicial Ethics provides judges and aspirants to judicial office advisory opinions regarding ethical matters that may arise in the ordinary course of judicial service, or in the elective or appointment process. The committee consists of 18 members -- 12 attorneys and six judges. Appointments or reappointments are for a two-year term of office. The term will begin January 1, 2022, ending December 31, 2024.
 
Interested applicants can  complete an online application form. All applications must be received no later than December 10.
EJDC Taking Applications for Probate Commissioner
The Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada is accepting employment applications for a probate commissioner position. The application closing date is at 5:01 p.m. on December 21.

Interested applicants should review the full application postings to apply for the probate commissioner position.
 
Resumes must be received by District Court Human Resources prior to 5:01 p.m. on the posted closing date. Resumes must be submitted to the attention of EJDC Human Resources Manager Edward May via fax at 702-671-4560, via email at EJDCRecruitment@clarkcountycourts.us or mailed to the Regional Justice Center—District Court Administration, 200 Lewis Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89155-1791. The candidate’s name must appear clearly on the resume.
Commission on Judicial Discipline Seeks Associate General Counsel
The Nevada Commission on Judicial Discipline has announced the immediate search for an associate general counsel. This is a new position recently approved during the 81st Legislative Session and is located in Carson City/Reno. The successful candidate for this position should be willing to assume his or her duties this month or January 2022.
 
The position will remain open until it is filled.
Featured CLE: Ethics Year in Review
Members of the Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility will provide bar members with ethical considerations at the forefront of their work this year.
 
Presentations and speakers include:
 
  • Diversity & Inclusion/Bias Training – Melissa Brown
  • What Were You Thinking? – Joel Henriod
  • Recent Bar Disciplinary Action – Stephanie Barker and Rusty Graf
  • Responding to Online Criticism – Alan Freer and Joshua Gilmore
  • Opinion Update – Joe Garin
  • Substance Abuse/Mental Health – Steven Altig and Paul Hinshaw
Program Date:
December 8
 
Time:
9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
 
Location:
Las Vegas and Reno bar offices; webcast
 
CLE Hours:
3 CLE Credits (2 Ethics and 1 AAMH)

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