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Real Concerns for an Artificial Threat: Artists, AI, and the Battle to Script Hollywood’s Future
Full text linkNester v. Dist. Court (Gamble), 141 Nev. Adv. Op. 4 (Jan. 30, 2025)
Full text linkWhen determining whether to grant a motion to close a family court proceeding, a court must consider the factors in Falconi to properly weigh closing the proceeding against the public’s right to access the court. The Nevada Supreme Court reaffirmed the holding in Falconi that “while the public has a presumptive right to access legal proceedings . . . a hearing nevertheless may be closed when a party demonstrates that privacy interests outweigh the public’s right to court access.
In re: Petition For Change Of Name (Fleek) C/W 88016/88190, 141 Nev. Adv. Op. 7 (Feb. 6, 2025)
Full text linkA denial of an applicant’s name-change petition with prejudice fails to preclude the applicant from re-filing the petition
Keynote Address: Envisioning Wage Justice
Full text linkIn this Keynote address for the Minnesota Journal of Law & Inequality’s Symposium, “Not Just Wages,” held at the University of Minnesota Law School on April 11, 2025, I discuss the evolving concept of wage justice, using the lens of Critical Wage Theory and its origins in pioneering theories of race, labor and justice. The Article outlines the legal frameworks that have defined the content of wage justice in the twenty-first century, particularly for marginal workers. This Article raises the alarm about the impact of political change on low-wage workers, using case studies and analysis of administrative agency enforcement of rights for low wage workers in the recent past. The Article further mines the intersection of legal structures and wage justice, highlighting the gaps in protection that befall marginal workers. Arguing that a holistic approach to race and class is especially needed in these times fraught with political and organizing challenges, I argue for a continued re-envisioning of racial and wage justice
Hernandez vs. The Home Depot, Inc. (NRAP 5), 141 Nev. Adv. Op. 23 (May 01, 2025)
Full text linkNevada fails to impose strict liability for a defective or dangerous product on a trademark licensor that played no role in the product’s design or manufacture
Whitley v. Greyhound Lines, Inc [Nevada], 141 Nev. Adv. Op. 33 (July. 11, 2025)
Full text linkThe Nevada Supreme Court held that the “effects test” from Calder v. Jones applies only to intentional torts and was therefore inapplicable to the negligence claims in this case. Nevertheless, the Court affirmed dismissal for lack of personal jurisdiction because Greyhound’s alleged negligence did not arise from its contracts with Nevada
