In The News: William S. Boyd School of Law

Nevada Independent

Equity. Representation. Political power. That’s what’s on the line as state lawmakers convene for a special session beginning Friday to approach the once-in-a-decade redistricting process, or the redrawing of political boundaries to account for demographic and population shifts.

Fast Company

Conservative groups are attacking new proposals from the SEC to hold companies accountable for disclosures around issues like climate risk, board diversity, and stock buybacks.

Mediate.com

Recording of Mediate.com's Great Reads Book Club on 8/27/21 with Prof. Janet Martinez and Prof. Lisa Amsler talking about their book (written with Stephanie Smith) Dispute Systems Design, hosted by Howard Gadlin.

El Tiempo

A Las Vegas nursing home in which 30 residents died from COVID-19 is facing multiple malpractice lawsuits, but the center claims it is protected from complaints because it followed federal safety guidelines.

U.S. News & World Report

A Las Vegas nursing home where 30 residents died from COVID-19 is facing several negligence lawsuits, but the facility asserts it is protected from the claims because it followed federal safety directives.

Capital & Main

Conservative groups are vigorously attacking ESG proposals that could play a role in reducing income inequality.

Las Vegas Review Journal

A Las Vegas nursing home where 30 residents died from COVID-19 is facing several negligence lawsuits, but the facility asserts it is protected from the claims because it followed federal safety directives.

KVVU-TV: Fox 5

The White House announced that the UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law's Associate Dean and Professor Anne Traum has been nominated to one of two U.S. District Court vacancies in Nevada.

Bankrate

As the end of the year approaches, it’s a good idea to start thinking about how you’ll handle your federal tax return.

Casino.Org

A 40-year-old man who represented himself on a Las Vegas first-degree murder charge was found guilty earlier this week. Michael Land could face a life sentence when he is sentenced on Jan. 21.

Nevada Current

Nevada regulators looked away before. Will they again as Apollo takes over Sands?

Courthouse News Service

Bringing his total number of judicial nominees to 62 on Wednesday, the president has officially worked to fill empty court seats at a faster clip than any of his predecessors.