Nevada Appellate Courts Advance Opinions for August 2, 2018
- Does the Parole Board’s use of the Static-99R recidivism risk assessment comply with the relevant statutory provisions governing parole review for prisoners convicted of sexual offenses.
SHORES VS. GLOBAL EXPERIENCE SPECIALISTS, INC.
- Must a noncompete agreement that imposes a nationwide restriction be limited to the geographical areas in which an employer has particular business interests.
N. NEVADA HOMES, LLC VS. GL CONSTR., INC.
- What is the proper method of determining the prevailing party when faced with both a settlement and a damages recovery.
IN RE: PARENTAL RIGHTS AS TO S.L., N.R.B., H.R.B., W.C.B. C/W 71889
- Does the termination of parental rights bases on the parents’ refusal to admit to abuse violate their Fifth Amendment rights.
SFR INVESTMENTS POOL 1, LLC VS. BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON (NRAP 5)
- Does NRS 116.31168(1)’s incorporation of NRS 107.090 require a homeowner’s association to provide notices of default and/or sale to persons or entities holding a subordinate interest even when such persons or entities did not request notice, prior to the amendment that took effect on October 1, 2015.
GRANADA-RUIZ (GAMBINO) VS. DIST. CT. (STATE)
- When does double jeopardy prohibit a retrial.
- Does an order for immediate occupancy permitting a party to occupy a permanent easement vest a right to compensation.
NEVADA RECYCLING AND SALVAGE, LTD VS. RENO DISPOSAL CO., INC.
- Were the appellants injured in their business and therefore have standing to assert their claim under the Nevada Unfair Trade Practice Act (UTPA).
- Must the defense place intent or absence of mistake at issue before the State can seek admission of prior act evidence.
RIPPO (MICHAEL) VS. STATE (DEATH PENALTY-PC)