In The News: William S. Boyd School of Law

Nevada Independent

Legal scholars and advocates are concerned about the potential for abuse in denaturalization efforts, saying it comes with a “political flavor.”

Fast Company

Chatbots can help people fix everything from dishwashers to phones. Manufacturers may not be thrilled about it.

Las Vegas Review Journal

As Nye County investigates a vehicle chase in Las Vegas last month that ended after the deputy’s patrol car appeared to ram the suspect’s motorcycle, questions remain as to whether the deputy exercised best practices not only in initiating the chase but also in how he ended the pursuit.

KNXV-TV: ABC15

A water law expert says litigation could delay the new plan, but it cannot solve the river’s shrinking supply.

KSNV-TV: News 3

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.

KSNV-TV: News 3

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.

Street & Smith's Sports Business Journal

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.

SiGMA

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.​

Reuters

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.

KSNV-TV: News 3

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.

Nevada Independent

Officers are arresting more people with no criminal record. The number of people arrested “at-large” in the community — not while in custody — is also up.

Bloomberg

Capitalizing on “DExit” drama, Iowa and other states are working to raise their profiles as desirable litigation venues for companies questioning whether Delaware is still the default corporate domicile.