In The News: William S. Boyd School of Law

Nevada Current

The prediction platform that takes bets on everything from who will win the Stanley Cup to when Taylor Swift will tie the knot is joining forces with the National Council on Problem Gambling, which seeks to minimize the effects and prevalence of gambling addiction.

Nevada Current

Immigration and civil rights attorneys in Nevada and across the country have been suing the Trump administration for standing up immigration policies they argue deny people due process and violate federal law.

Las Vegas Sun

The course — Introduction to the Responsible Use of AI — will give students hands-on experience with AI tools while stressing a central theme: Just because AI can perform a task does not mean it should. The course will be framed around ethics, professionalism and client service.

News From The States

A federal judge temporarily blocked 25 immigrant detainees from being transferred out of state as the ACLU of Nevada determines whether they received bond hearings prior to being detained.

Nevada Independent

The White House’s border czar said operations would be more targeted after the killing of two American citizens in Minneapolis. That didn’t happen in Nevada.

KSNV-TV: News 3

The scholarship is for students at the William S. Boyd School of Law at the UNLV. It will create a permanent legacy of support for generations to come.

Tribal Gaming & Hospitality

The William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV officially recognized the lifelong contributions of Jacob Coin, a distinguished leader in Indian gaming and tribal policy, by awarding him an honorary doctorate in public policy. The distinction celebrated Mr. Coin’s nearly 30 years of advocacy and his deep, 25-year association with the university.

Unicorn Riot

Exploratory mining project on sacred Indigenous lands is halted days after U.S. District Court grants temporary restraining order against the company.

Las Vegas Sun

Jacob Coin, a longtime architect of tribal gaming policy and a key partner to UNLV’s law school, has been awarded an honorary doctorate in public policy, recognizing decades of work advancing tribal sovereignty and shaping the modern Indian gaming industry.

KRNV News 4

For many here in the Silver State, sports gambling is a way of life. Right now in Nevada, you can either lock in a bet on a licensed casino sportsbook's app or go down there yourself. But recently, a new way to test your luck in the sports world has emerged. They're called prediction markets, and they've soared in popularity throughout the last year.

KSNV-TV: News 3

While the official festival kicks off Friday, a parade is set to run through the Las Vegas Strip tomorrow to usher in the event. With the large crowds expected, experts are emphasizing the importance of planning for security concerns, heat safety and potential medical emergencies.

Tribal Business News

When Celina Stops arrived at the William S. Boyd School of Law at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, she was pursuing more than a law degree. She was stepping into territory that no member of the Crow Tribe of Montana had walked before. On May 14, 2026, she will become the first member of the Crow Tribe to graduate from UNLV’s Boyd School of Law before beginning a judicial clerkship in Nevada’s Eight Judicial District Court.