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The William S. Boyd School of Law's Alumnus of the Year has worn three different uniforms as a public servant.
From advancing their professions to improving the lives of others, this year’s honorees are putting their expertise to work in ways that reflect the values and experiences they gained at UNLV.
Alumnus Charles Gianelloni brings a business-minded approach to law that traces back to a commercial lease detail he never forgot.
Created in honor of longtime staff member, a new geoscience scholarship celebrates 50 years of change while helping the next generation of scientists.
Joyce Woodhouse leaves Nevada better for children and families.
A flowery collection of top headlines featuring UNLV faculty and students.
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Federal immigration enforcement and local law enforcement cooperation remain at the center of a continuing legal fight in Southern Nevada, as the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and the ACLU of Nevada battle over Metro’s 287(g) agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Here in Nevada, if you're looking to scratch your gambling itch, hit the slots, tables, or maybe lay down a parlay. But prediction markets? They're still a no-go.
The recent 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that is likely to land sports prediction markets in front of the Supreme Court next year hinged upon a simply articulated, carefully reasoned takedown of the premise that underpins them.
A surge in gambling disorder diagnoses, up more than 60 per cent in the U.S. with legalised sports betting, set the tone at the Indian Country Speaks forum, held virtually by the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV). Hosted by Danielle Finn, director of the Indian Nations Gaming and Governance Programme and a citizen of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, the event brought together an all-female panel of tribal leaders and advocates who spotlighted modern solutions in responsible gaming.
Avoiding conflicts — essentially, a situation where work for one client negatively impacts another — can be particularly complicated at large firms with hundreds of lawyers and thousands of clients. Such firms dedicate entire departments, often operating around the clock, to spot conflicts before taking on new work.

After a weeks-long trial against Duane Davis for the murder of Tupac Shakur, jury deliberation wrapped up in only three hours on Monday. Former Assistant Special Agent of the FBI Las Vegas field office, Ray Johnson, says the message in the courtroom is clear — justice was served.
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