Rule 7.20 - Form of papers presented for filing; exhibits; documents; legal citations (a) All pleadings and papers presented for filing must be flat, unfolded, firmly bound together at the top, on white paper of standard quality, not less than 16-lb. weight and 8.5 x 11 inches in size.
State Bar of Nevada General Phone Numbers Main Toll-Free: 1-800-254-2797. Las Vegas Telephone: 702-382-2200. Reno Telephone: 775-329-4100.
Rule 11 - Signing Pleadings, Motions, and Other Papers; Representations to the Court; Sanctions (a) Signature. Every pleading, written motion, and other paper must be signed by at least one attorney of record in the attorney's name-or by a party personally if the party is unrepresented.
Nevada's WARN Act ensures protection for workers facing layoffs or plant closures. Employers in Nevada are mandated to provide advance notice to employees when aware of impending closures or layoffs. This notice serves to offer employees adequate time to explore alternative employment options.
A motion requesting a rehearing or reconsideration may be based only on one of the following grounds: (a) Newly discovered or available evidence. (b) Error in the hearing or in the findings and recommendations or the decision that would be grounds for reversal of the findings and recommendations or the decision.
A withdrawal of counsel may be effected only by filing a motion in the court. The withdrawing attorney shall serve a copy of the motion on the attorney's client and any adverse party. The motion shall clearly state the reasons for the attorney's withdrawal consistent with SCR 46 and RPC 1.16.
7. A civil court record or any portion of it that was sealed in the trial court shall be made available to the Nevada Supreme Court in the event of an appeal. Court records sealed in the trial court shall be sealed from public access in the Nevada Supreme Court subject to further order of that court.
For how long must records be kept Broadly, records of a particular transaction, either as an occasional transaction or within a business relationship, must be kept for five years after the date the transaction is completed.
Nevada has NO RECIPROCITY OR ADMISSION BY MOTION of any kind. The Supreme Court of Nevada does provide limited practice rules including government or in-house counsel, student practice, and legal services. For more information on all special admissions, please view the Nevada Supreme Court – Rulebook for Admissions.