In The News: William S. Boyd School of Law

A federal judge in Boston last September issued a landmark ruling that the Trump administration deliberately chilled the speech of international students with a string of targeted arrests intended to “strike fear” in demonstrators and academics critical of Israel’s conduct in Gaza. Now Judge William G. Young will decide what should be done about that violation.

Tax season is officially here and, with it, a whole slew of new tax rules. The recently passed “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act introduced several notable provisions, along with permanent extensions of existing code in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). But many taxpayers may not be aware of these nuances, and the new tax law is notoriously complex, experts say.

Through numerous outreach initiatives across Southern Nevada, UNLV’s deep commitment to the community, the university has demonstrated dedication to meaningful civic engagement. That commitment has earned recognition at the highest level: UNLV today received its second consecutive Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement, maintaining its place among the nation’s most community-focused higher education institutions.

Through numerous outreach initiatives across Southern Nevada, UNLV’s deep commitment to the community, the university has demonstrated dedication to meaningful civic engagement. That commitment has earned recognition at the highest level: UNLV today received its second consecutive Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement, maintaining its place among the nation’s most community-focused higher education institutions.

Of the 124 deportation flights that stopped in Nevada in 2025, nearly three-fifths were operated by Avelo. The airline is ending its ICE contract, citing costs.
As 2026 begins, The National Law Review surveyed 85 legal professionals across legal practice, academia, and the legal technology sector to assess how AI is expected to shape the profession in the year ahead. This year’s survey builds on The National Law Review’s prior annual predictions, including its 2025 edition.

As Delaware, the country’s long-established corporate capital, saw several high-profile companies leave the state last year, a debate is building whether ‘DExit’ will be a lasting trend.
Nevada is considered the gold standard when it comes to gaming regulation, but you wouldn’t know it from its humble beginnings that allowed the mob two own casinos.

It’s a no-brainer for many: As the outer boundaries of the Las Vegas Valley blur and thousands of homes pop up where only desert used to be, the bathtub ring around Lake Mead seems to only deepen.

A new report ranks one Las Vegas Valley city among the nation’s communities with the most unmanageable level of credit card debt.

Two suspects face multiple charges after they were apparently shot by a homeowner in Summerlin this week.

A homeowner in Summerlin reportedly shot two armed individuals who approached him in his garage, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.