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Attorney General Ford files charges against six Nevadans over fake elector claims
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has announced the filing of charges in Carson City Justice Court concerning the 2020 "fake electors" case.
By D. D. Diggs | Dec 12, 2024
Las Vegas man sentenced for attempted sexual assault
Carson City, NV — Attorney General Aaron Ford has announced the sentencing of Justin King, a Las Vegas resident, to six to 20 years in prison.
By D. D. Diggs | Dec 12, 2024
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Federal judge halts Kroger-Albertsons merger amid antitrust concerns
By D. D. Diggs | Dec 10, 2024
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has expressed approval following a federal judge's decision to halt the merger between Kroger and Albertsons, two of the largest supermarket chains in the United States.
Attorney General Ford releases 2024 statewide use of force report
By D. D. Diggs | Dec 9, 2024
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has released the 2024 annual report on statewide use of force data.
Nevada AG meets Quintana Roo governor for cross-border crime talks
By B. B. Urness | Dec 5, 2024
Earlier this week, Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford met with Mara Lezama Espinosa, the governor of Quintana Roo, and over a dozen Mexican attorneys general.
Rising auto insurance rates in Nevada blamed on legal system abuse and trial lawyer influence
By D. D. Diggs | Nov 22, 2024
Auto insurance premiums in Nevada have increased once again, with six major insurers, including Allstate and Farmers, raising rates by at least 10% for private vehicles this October.
Nevada AG releases 'Know Your Rights' guides for immigrants and employers
By D. D. Diggs | Nov 20, 2024
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has announced the release of two "Know Your Rights" documents aimed at informing immigrants and their employers about their legal rights.
Attorney General Ford announces $49.1M settlements with pharmaceutical companies
By D. D. Diggs | Oct 31, 2024
Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford has announced two cooperation agreements and settlements with Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex, amounting to $49.1 million.
Nevada commission nominates finalists for first judicial position
By B. B. Urness | Oct 30, 2024
The Nevada Commission on Judicial Selection held a meeting on September 23, 2024, to discuss candidates for the vacancy in Department 1 of the 1st Judicial District Court.
Attorney General Aaron Ford highlights achievements in recent biennial report
By J. D. Suayan | Oct 2, 2024
Earlier this month, Attorney General Aaron Ford's office submitted its biennial report to the Nevada Legislature and Governor Joe Lombardo. The document, spanning over 50 pages, details the achievements of the Office of the Attorney General over the past two years.
Three attorneys apply for First Judicial District Court vacancy
By K. R. Nelson | Sep 19, 2024
Chief Justice Elissa Cadish announced this afternoon that the Nevada Commission on Judicial Selection has received three applications from individuals seeking to fill the judicial opening in Department 1 of the First Judicial District Court. The Commission will convene to determine the outcome of this vacancy, which arose following the resignation of the Honorable James Russell at the end of October this year.
Henderson driver: ‘My @GEICO car insurance just went up 15%’
By R. B. Pepalis | Sep 6, 2024
David Benjamin, a Nevada-based media consultant, said in an Aug. 18 post on X that his car insurance costs rose by 15% despite not having received a ticket or getting into an accident.
Nevada offers new grant opportunities for anti-violence programs
By A. A. Sanchez | Aug 30, 2024
Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has announced the availability of grants aimed at combating domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. The funding opportunity is open to Nevada law enforcement agencies, prosecutorial offices, courts, and non-profit organizations through the Services-Training-Officers-Prosecutor (STOP) and Sexual Assault Services Program (SASP) grants.
Insurify report finds Nevada is fourth most expensive state for car insurance
By R. B. Pepalis | Aug 24, 2024
Insurify released a report on August 11, which found that Nevada is the fourth most expensive state for car insurance in the nation, with car insurance costs predicted to increase by a total of 20% this year.
Survey finds majority of Nevada voters not convinced by argument against capping attorney fees
By A. I. Benavidez | Aug 23, 2024
A survey conducted by Public Opinion Strategies in July among Nevada residents found that only 23% of respondents were "very convinced" by an argument opposing a proposed 20% cap on attorney contingency fees. The argument suggested that implementing the 20% cap could make it more difficult for plaintiffs to find legal representation.
Institute for Legal Reform: ‘Fearmongering lawsuit ads can mislead viewers’
By K. R. Nelson | Aug 22, 2024
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform (ILR) stated in an August 16 post that advertisements for medication lawsuits can mislead consumers, causing them to stop taking prescribed medications and potentially leading to negative health effects.
Attorney General Ford announces court victory against Google for unlawful monopoly
By A. D. Bamburg | Aug 7, 2024
Carson City, NV – Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced a significant court victory in the antitrust case against Google. This legal action was part of a broader coalition of attorneys general connected to a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Justice, targeting Google's anti-competitive practices.
Applications open for First Judicial District Court vacancy
By R. B. Pepalis | Aug 6, 2024
Governor Joe Lombardo recently announced the retirement of the Honorable James T. Russell from the First Judicial District Court of Nevada, Department 1. Judge Russell will retire at the end of October 2024. The Commission on Judicial Selection will convene to fill the forthcoming vacancy. The application period opens August 12, 2024, and submissions are due by noon on September 19, 2024.
Attorney General Ford requests expedited appeal in fake electors case
By A. A. Sanchez | Jul 31, 2024
Carson City, NV – Attorney General Aaron D. Ford has filed a motion with the Nevada Supreme Court requesting expedited consideration of appeals in the "fake electors" cases. The request aims to clarify the path forward for prosecuting these crimes.
Nevada Supreme Court updates electronic filing and conversion rules
By R. B. Pepalis | Jul 29, 2024
On Friday, June 26, 2024, the Nevada Supreme Court entered an order in ADKT 0615 repealing and replacing the Nevada Electronic Filing and Conversion Rules. The amendments became effective on July 26, 2024.