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William S. Boyd School of Law News

The William S. Boyd School of Law prepares students for the competent and ethical practice of law, offering three- and four-year programs for the Juris Doctor degree.

Current Law News

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Campus News |

Some of the most vibrant headlines featuring UNLV faculty and students.

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People |

Gina Bongiovi draws on her own experience as an entrepreneur to help business owners navigate complex legal decisions.

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Campus News |

Some of the hottest headlines featuring UNLV faculty, staff, and students.

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Campus News |

A look at some of the most eye-grabbing headlines featuring UNLV faculty, staff, and students.

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People |

The co-director of the Saltman Center for Conflict Resolution weaves law and storytelling to achieve institutional change.

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Campus News |

UNLV community outreach programs offer practical learning opportunities for students while leveraging our resources to address societal needs.

Law In The News

Nevada Independent

The federal court ruling on Trump’s “mandatory detention” policy could newly allow dozens of people each week in Nevada to seek release on bond.

KVVU-TV: Fox 5

NV Energy has delayed implementation of a new daily demand charge until January, following public pushback, but a local lawmaker and UNLV law professor argue the billing method is not legal and should not be implemented at all.

Reno Gazette-Journal

When Jason Killinger was arrested based on a Reno casino’s facial recognition software in 2023, it was far from unusual. His arrest — now subject of a lawsuit against a Reno police officer — was one of hundreds based on facial recognition in recent years at Northern Nevada casinos, and it highlights a growing tension in the casino industry.

Reno Gazette-Journal

Reno police chief testifies that training on use of facial recognition software for arrests wasn't essential

National Native News

The Indian Nations Gaming and Governance Program at the William S. Boyd School of Law at University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and the Tribal Leadership Council announced Tuesday the establishment of the Tribal Leadership Council Endowment.

Las Vegas Sun

A new scholarship fund established at UNLV’s William S. Boyd School of Law marks a first in the school’s history: the inaugural endowed scholarship created by a Native American nonprofit organization.

Law Experts

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Recent Law Accomplishments

Michael Kagan (Law) spoke at a Yale University Symposium on Free Speech Rights of Noncitizens.
Nachman Gutowski (Law) authored an organizational update on the Association of Academic Support Educators (AASE) for Raising the Bar. This quarterly publication by the AccessLex Institute focuses on sharing evidence-based insights regarding the bar exam.
Aparna Polavarapu (Law) served as a guest lecturer at UC Law San Francisco, where she presented on "Restorative Justice, Community and the Politics of Rights."
Kathryn Rand and Steve Light (both Law) were invited participants at "The Regulation of Vice: A Conference on the Contemporary Governance of Gambling, Recreational Drugs, and Pornography in the United States," hosted by the Center for Expanding Viewpoints in Higher Education at Tufts University.
Benjamin Edwards (Law) participated in a Federalist Society panel at the University of Chicago Law School regarding jurisdictional competition in corporate law. Other featured panelists included Texas Business Court Judge Grant Dorfman and UChicago professor Vince Bucola.
In a recent episode of the Boardroom Governance Podcast, professor Benjamin Edwards (Law) joined Evan Epstein to discuss the intensifying competition between Delaware, Nevada, and Texas as Nevada rises as a serious contender for reincorporation.