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Discussion of personal injury law and legal issues, with focus on Nevada.

Author: Steven J. Klearman, who edits this blawg, is a Nevada lawyer.

Blawg Related Categories: Tort Law • Injury & Accident Law • States • Nevada • Legal Information

Recent Posts from Reno Personal Injury Lawyer

Nevada Supreme Court Rules on "Mere Happening" Instruction
In Cook v. Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center, issued on October 30, the Nevada Supreme Court clarified the proper treatment of the "mere happening" jury instruction in medical malpractice cases. A "mere happening" jury instruction…
More from the AAJ: U.S. House Report Further Confirms Bush Administration's Preemption Plot
Following up on the American Association for Justice’s campaign to get the word out about complete preemption: Yesterday the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform issued a report saying FDA career staff objected…
Complete Preemption Opposed by FDA Officials
From the Associated Press' Kevin Freking: Top scientists and career employees at the Food and Drug Administration opposed agency regulations that weaken consumers' ability to sue drug makers, congressional investigators said Wednesday. At issue is…
Fall and Night Driving Safety Tips
Helpful safety tips for fall and night driving from John Myre's SAFETY TIMES NEWSLETTER Fall driving presents a variety of obstacles, and more drivers die from September through November than during the winter months of…
AAJ warns consumers about "Complete Immunity Preemption"
Normally, consumer protection for product liability is provided for by state law. However, documents obtained by the American Association for Justice (AAJ)'s repeated requests pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act revealed a Bush regulatory…
Under Nevada Law, Intangible Property is Subject to Conversion
The Nevada Supreme Court clarified if and when intangible property can be subject to conversion in its October 2 decision, M.C. Multi-Family Dev. v. Crestdale Assocs., 124 Nev. Adv. Op. No. 77 (2008). Conversion under…
From AAJ: Report blames U.S. Chamber for Financial Crisis
From the American Association for Justice pressroom: Washington, DC – The current financial crisis was caused by U.S. Chamber’s aggressive lobbying to eliminate accountability and oversight, says a new issue brief that also exposes payments…
No duty for pharmacy to cut off drug abuser's prescriptions, says Nevada District Court
The Las Vegas Sun reports an interesting facet to the continuing problem with prescription drug abuse in Nevada.Patricia Copening served nine months in jail after driving under the influence of hydrocodone, hitting two victims who…
Nevada law enforcement tightening seat beats
According to the Associated Press, Reno Police are making greater efforts to enforce the use of seat belts by actively seeking out violaters of Nevada's law requiring automobile passengers to buckle up. KTVN Reno News…
Prescription tracking: Too invasive?
With prescription drug use at its highest in Nevada, and with overdoses from painkillers, including methadone, on the rise, prescription tracking programs are emerging all over the country. Nevada was the first to implement such…