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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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Alumnus Charles Gianelloni brings a business-minded approach to law that traces back to a commercial lease detail he never forgot.

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Created in honor of longtime staff member, a new geoscience scholarship celebrates 50 years of change while helping the next generation of scientists.

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Joyce Woodhouse leaves Nevada better for children and families.

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A flowery collection of top headlines featuring UNLV faculty and students.

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A UNLV-record 33 graduate and professional programs rank among the nation’s top 100 in their discipline, including 15 in law and 6 in business.

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

Law In The News

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.

Law Experts

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Recent Law Accomplishments

preLaw Magazine named the William S. Boyd School of Law as one of the top law schools for health law.
Benjamin Edwards (Law) appeared on a recent episode of the Council of Institutional Investors Podcast entitled “Reincorporations and Nevada Corporate Law.” The episode discussed recent trends in reincorporations between Delaware, Nevada, and Texas, as well as key differences between Delaware and Nevada corporate law that investors should be aware…
Marketa Trimble (Law) published an article on the Transnational Litigation Blog entitled, “German Court Decides U.S. Copyright Claims.” The article discusses the July 31, 2026, judgment by the Munich District Court in GEMA v. Suno concerning copyright infringement through AI training. The article focuses on transnational and conflict-of-laws…
Leah Chan Grinvald and Nancy Rapoport (both Law) were both named to the 2026 Top 50 Legal Innovators in Academia list by The National Law Review.
Carla Bywaters (Law) recently completed the Foundations of Graduate Writing series through San José State University, where she is currently pursuing a Post-Master’s Certificate. She earned a Letter of Participation for 10 hours of continuing education focused on scholarly writing and research communication — skills that directly enhance her work…
In collaboration with the Nevada Center for Civic Engagement (NVCCE), the University of Nevada, Reno Center for Constitutional Law hosted educators from across Nevada for the 2026 Summer Teacher Institute at UNR’s Lake Tahoe campus. David Tanenhaus (Law, History) engaged participants in exploring constitutional history, Supreme Court jurisprudence…