In The News: William S. Boyd School of Law

Casino.org

Airlines and possibly cruise lines are seen as the most deserving. Hotels are vying for assistance, too.

Las Vegas Sun

This spring, the Nevada Supreme Court will begin considering whether to ban the death penalty for individuals with severe mental illness.

Casino.org

“Several” MGM Resorts International workers have tested positive for COVID-19, as the company announces it will close select operations, such as Ohio’s MGM Northfield Park, the gaming giant notified employees Friday night.

Casino.Org

Wynn Las Vegas is feeling the pressure of lower revenue stemming from the coronavirus outbreak. But unlike its rival, MGM Resorts International, Wynn workers’ jobs appear to be safe.

CM Law Faculty

Heidi Gorovitz Robertson served as the Academician on the ABA Section on Legal Education’s site team visiting the University of Nevada-Las Vegas for its sabbatical site evaluation for reaccreditation. Robertson’s assignment was to gather and report to the ABA facts pertaining to UNLV Law School’s Program of Legal Education. The site team spent 3 days at UNLV meeting with administrators, faculty, staff, and students, observing classes, and reviewing documents. Over the next 4 to 6 weeks, the team with compile a lengthy report for the ABA on this visit.

Nevada Independent

The Nevada Tax Commission has voted to give its chairman the authority to negotiate settlements on behalf of state marijuana regulators, with the agreements going before the full commission for final approval.

Las Vegas Sun

Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid will receive an honorary doctoral degree from UNLV, the Nevada Board of Regents announced Thursday.

Nevada Independent

The Nevada Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday in a case weighing how state regulators should consider “public trust” values — the environment or recreation — when the sustainability of lakes or rivers could be harmed by how the state has allocated water rights.

Las Vegas Review Journal

Federal prosecutors have come under fire for the second time in two years after a surprise acquittal in a high-profile criminal case.

SBC Americas

University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) has been gifted $9m by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians this week in a move to position the university as the nation’s leading source for education and innovation related to tribal gaming operations and law.

European Gaming

UNLV announced a $9 million gift from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians that will position the university as the nation’s leading source for education and innovation related to tribal gaming operations and law.

Financial Review

The decision by state regulators in Australia to allow casino operators to screen their own clients and affiliated junket operators was a mistake that increased the gaming sector's susceptibility to criminal activity, a powerful hearing into Crown has heard.