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Check here for legal updates and answers to your frequently asked questions about Nevada law. Please note: the law changes regularly and this website's content may not always indicate the current state of the law. Information provided here is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be legal advice. If you require legal advice, please contact The Gersten Law Firm or consult with an attorney licensed to practice in your jurisdiction.
Federal Reclassification of Marijuana: What Will It Do?
July 24th, 2024
In mid-May of this year, the United States Department of Justice published a proposed regulation to reclassify marijuana under the federal Controlled Substances Act from a Schedule I drug (the most restrictive classification) to a Schedule III drug (…
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New Gun Law Decisions From the U.S. Supreme Court: ATF Bump Stock Ban Invalidated / Domestic Violence Gun Possession Ban Upheld
July 10th, 2024
The United States Supreme Court recently issued two significant decisions relating to federal gun laws. On June 14, 2024, the Court invalidated a 2018 ATF regulation banning bump stocks for firearms. A week later, on June 21, 2024, the Court upheld a…
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New ATF Ghost Gun Regulation
June 24th, 2024
The ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives in the United States Department of Justice) has again taken aim at ghost guns and the gun-show loophole in federal law. In April 2024, DOJ amended ATF regulations by enacting a new direct f…
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Do You Need a Lawyer for a Nevada Child Support Case?
June 10th, 2024
Child support laws and rules are extremely complicated. While you are not required to have a lawyer represent you in a Nevada child support case, legal representation can be beneficial in many situations. In the discussion that follows, Las Vegas chi…
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Getting a Domestic Violence Protection Order in Las Vegas
May 24th, 2024
Under Nevada state law, you may ask a court to issue a domestic violence protection order (also called a restraining order) when you have a specific relationship with another person who exhibits conduct that qualifies as domestic violence. While you…
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Can You Move with a Child When You Have Custody?
May 10th, 2024
Specific Nevada statutes govern relocation of a child subject to a custody order. A parent with primary or joint physical custody of a child pursuant to a Nevada court order is not free to move with the child unless the relocating parent complies wit…
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Do You Get Alimony in a Nevada Divorce?
April 24th, 2024
Nevada divorce laws authorize a judge to award alimony, also called spousal support, to either spouse in a divorce proceeding. There is not, however, an entitlement to receive alimony when you get a Nevada divorce. The laws provide complex factors fo…
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How Does a Judge Determine the Best Interest of a Child in a Nevada Custody Case?
April 10th, 2024
Complex state laws apply to Nevada court decisions relating to the custody of a child. When a judge decides custody issues, the primary consideration under state law is what is in the best interest of the child. Determining the child’s best interes…
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What Is Statutory Rape in Las Vegas?
March 22nd, 2024
All sex crimes are serious offenses in Las Vegas. Statutory rape, formally named statutory sexual seduction, is a specifically defined sex crime that can carry substantial penalties, including prison time and a significant fine. Notably, it is a stri…
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Marijuana Laws for Las Vegas Visitors and Residents in 2024
March 8th, 2024
A significant change in Nevada marijuana law effective on January 1, 2024, makes it a good time to review all the state laws that apply to purchase, possession, and use of recreational marijuana. For Las Vegas visitors and residents, violating any on…
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