In a decision released today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Missouri cannot offer a benefit to the public–money to make playgrounds safer–and intentionally exclude a religious organization from the benefit. The ruling is the latest in the battle regarding the “separation of church and state.” This article explains in simple terms what happened andRead More
Archives for June 2017
What Statute of Limitations Period Applies to Title II ADA Claims?
Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination by state and local government. But individuals who believe a state or local government has discriminated against them must file a claim in court within a certain period of time called the statute of limitations. In Nevada, the statute ofRead More
For What Reasons Can a Nevada Employer Deduct Wages from an Employee’s Paycheck?
The answer to this question is “it depends.” Nevada law allows employers to deduct wages from a paycheck if (1) the deduction is required by law (e.g. taxes, child support, etc.); or (2) if the deduction is for a program that benefits the employee (e.g. health insurance or a pension plan). To deduct wages forRead More
How Much Nevada Lawyers Cost and Why I Charge Less
Everyone knows that lawyers charge a lot for their services. Maybe we’re justified in charging quite a bit because we provide unique services that few people know enough about to handle on their own. Also, we’ve had to endure years of stressful legal training and an exhausting bar exam experience. Most people appreciate the expertiseRead More
What Is the Best Study Course for the Bar Exam?
When I took the Utah Bar Exam in July 2015, I looked at all the major options–BarBri, Themis, Kaplan, Adaptibar, etc. But I didn’t end up choosing any of those courses. First and foremost, I saw their price tags–anywhere from $1,500-$3,500. When you’re still in law school, those prices are not very appealing. Second, IRead More
My Experience with the Nevada Bar Exam
No bar exam is a fun experience, at least not the two I’ve taken. I took and passed the Utah Bar Exam in July 2015 and the Nevada Bar Exam in February 2017. I thought it would be helpful to describe my experience with the Nevada Bar Exam, whether you plan to take the examRead More