Michael Lowry | Wilson Elser Nevada’s appellate courts closed January 2026 with three significant civil opinions, each clarifying a doctrinal boundary that has meaningful implications for litigants and insurers. Together, the decisions refine premises-liability standards, expand remedies available to excess insurers, and establish a formal framework for anonymous pleading in civil cases. 1. Court of… Continue reading Nevada Appellate Courts Close January with Three Consequential Civil Decisions
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Mechanics’ Liens & Beyond: Mastering Nevada’s Construction Law, a Multi-Part Series
Heather Caliguire Fleming | TALG Nevada’s construction laws are complex, and compliance is critical. Contractors risk losing lien rights and may face disciplinary action, fines, or license revocation from the Nevada Contractors Board for violations of Nevada’s construction laws. TALG provides legal guidance to help contractors navigate these requirements effectively. This multi-part series from TALG… Continue reading Mechanics’ Liens & Beyond: Mastering Nevada’s Construction Law, a Multi-Part Series
Bid Protests in Nevada
Aron C. Beezley and Nathaniel J. Greeson | BuildSmart In Nevada’s competitive public procurement landscape, contractors and vendors invest substantial time and resources to secure government contracts. When a bid is unsuccessful — especially when there’s a suspicion of procedural errors or unfair treatment — the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) provide a formal avenue for… Continue reading Bid Protests in Nevada
New Requirements for Nevada Residential Improvement Contracts – What Nevada Licensed Residential Contractors and Homeowners Need to Know
Patrick Welch | Snell & Wilmer Last year, the Nevada Legislature adopted more rigorous requirements exclusively applicable to Nevada residential improvement contracts involving single-family residences. See Nevada Revised Statutes (“NRS”) 624.970 and Assembly Bill No. 39 (2023 Regular Session Approved: June 2, 2023); see also NRS 624.455 (defining the term, “single family residence.”). This new statutory scheme seeks to… Continue reading New Requirements for Nevada Residential Improvement Contracts – What Nevada Licensed Residential Contractors and Homeowners Need to Know
Nevada “Outlaws” Cost-Reducing Liability Insurance Policies, with Guidelines to Insurers
Philip J. Tacason | Lewis Brisbois On June 3, 2023, Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo signed into law Assembly Bill (AB) 398, which prohibits insurers from renewing or issuing insurance policies that include provisions that reduces the limit of liability by the costs of defense. AB 398 states: Section 1. Chapter 679A of NRS is hereby… Continue reading Nevada “Outlaws” Cost-Reducing Liability Insurance Policies, with Guidelines to Insurers