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Carson City area law enforcement officials and the Carson City District Attorney announced Friday the issuance of a DNA arrest warrant for the shooter who fired bullets into the home of Carson City Judge John Tatro and his wife in December 2012.

Last year, Nevadans voted almost 4-to-1 against taxing businesses based on their gross receipts. Amidst an anemic economic recovery, most Nevadans understood that taxing them on their top line, with no regard for their costs or profitability, was a terrible idea.

But then the 2015 legislature, at Gov. Sandoval's last-minute behest and without reasonable opportunity for anyone to examine what he proposed, passed such a tax anyway.

The deadline is Wednesday for donations to the Toys for Tots drive through the Nevada Department of Public Safety's Capitol Police sponsored by the US Marine Corps Reserves.

Attorney General Adam Laxalt has informed Planned Parenthood's Nevada chapter that he has closed an inquiry into whether the facility was selling body parts.
After those controversial videos surfaced a couple of months ago, Laxalt sent a carefully worded

An error in a Reno newspaper about a recent federal court ruling has led to some confusion about ward elections in Carson City, according to District Attorney Jason Woodbury.

A panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently ruled that a certain “hybrid” method of electing members to a governing body is unconstitutional.

Attorney General Adam Laxalt said Tuesday he plans to sign on to a letter circulating in the AG community that would support the Restoration of the Wire Act, a measure that would effectively ban Internet gaming and undermine a state law that permits it.

A 39-year-old food and nutrition manager at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center was arrested Wednesday on a felony charge of embezzlement after allegedly creating a fake account for a bakery where he would funnel invoices that were approved for payment by the hospital’s accounting department, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Allison MacKenzie Law Firm is pleased to announce Ryan Russell, a partner at Allison MacKenzie Law Firm in Carson City, Nevada, has been elected as a member of The Fellows of the American Bar Foundation. Ryan’s new membership follows the endeavors of notable attorney and co-founder of Allison MacKenzie Law Firm, Andrew “Andy” MacKenzie, who is also a member of The Fellows. Andy holds the distinguished status of Life Fellow with the American Bar Foundation.

A Carson City man was sentenced Thursday in Sacramento by Federal District Judge Morrison C. England Jr. to two years in prison for aggravated identity theft, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

On this day, November 11, 2015, we pay tribute to all those who wear and have worn the uniform in the service of their country. On this day we also pay tribute to the families and friends of our veterans who provide both needed and grateful support to our service members.

Attorney General Adam Laxalt, who this summer hosted a successful presidential forum in Northern Nevada, will use the occasion of the Dec. 15 debate at The Venetian to raise money and his profile.
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As he did with the first lawsuit challenging the school vouchers law, Attorney General Adam Laxalt has filed a motion to dismiss the second similar lawsuit.The first lawsuit against the so-called Educ ...

You’re invited to a FREE “Roots of Liberty” two evening seminar, Nov 11 & 12, 6PM -9PM, presented by KrisAnne Hall, an incredibly passionate speaker at Silver State Charter High School, 788 Fairview Dr., Carson City.

It is important to know not only what your rights are, but why you have them. KrisAnne travels the country teaching the Constitution and the history that gave us our founding documents. KrisAnne will connect the dots for you like no one else can!

Justin Townsend, associate at Allison MacKenzie Law Firm in Carson City, Nevada, has been named Regional Commissioner of Carson Valley American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO).

Carson Valley AYSO serves youth in Region 318, comprised of Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa, Smith Valley, Topaz, and Wellington, NV and Coleville, Woodfords and Markleeville, CA.

Depending on how the Department of the Interior and the federal court reacts, Attorney General Adam Laxalt’s entry into the legal battle over the sage grouse could be very short lived.Laxalt last week ...

Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt gave an overview of his office’s mission and watchdog responsibilities toward the federal government’s overreach at Wednesday’s Churchill Economic Development Authori ...

Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt has signed the state onto a lawsuit challenging federal restrictions aimed at protecting sage grouse. Laxalt announced the suit on Thursday. It comes a few weeks af ...

Attorney General Adam Laxalt has joined several of Nevada’s counties in a lawsuit challenging the federal government’s plan to manage the sage grouse population in the West.The decision spa ...

Attorney General Adam Laxalt has joined several of Nevada’s counties in a lawsuit challenging the federal government’s plan to manage the sage grouse population in the West.The decision spa ...

Attorney General Adam Laxalt this morning filed suit against the federal government's sage grouse land-use plan, going against the wishes of Gov. Brian Sandoval, who has been negotiating to prevent a listing of the bird.
The lawsuit, which you can see below, was filed in federal court. The AG, k ...

The Attorney General’s Office has filed motions to dismiss the lawsuit challenging Nevada’s school vouchers law.The suit by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of several taxpayers argues the so-called ...

It is important to document your intent to have Nevada as the place you regard as your residence and domicile. Lots of states are looking for more taxes and the question of your choice of residence and domicile can be very important.

The Attorney General’s Office has filed motions to dismiss the lawsuit challenging Nevada’s school vouchers law.The suit by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of several taxpayers argues the so-called Ed ...

Carson City attorney Kevin Benson is using his experience in litigation, appeals, and election law to open his new law office, White Hart Law.

White Hart Law will focus on assisting individual and business clients in civil litigation, appeals, and dealing with government and administrative agencies. White Hart Law will also assist candidates and campaigns with election law and campaign finance matters.

Former Carson City District Attorney Neil Rombardo has been named Chief General Council for the Washoe County School District, officials announced Tuesday. The district also hired a new police chief.

Not all divorces involve alimony. If the divorce decree or separation agreement is to include an alimony provision, certain tax rules must be observed. If the payments are really tax deductible alimony for the person paying and taxable income for the person receiving the payments, certain rules apply. An alimony or separate maintenance payment has to meet four requirements if the payment is to be deductible and taxable.

A fundraiser will be held Sunday for the family of fallen Carson City Sheriff’s Office Deputy Carl Howell at the 5 Clover Ranch in the Carson Valley.

The all-day fundraiser will feature special guest Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt and a video appearance by actor Joe Mantegna, of "Criminal Minds" and "The Simpsons." Headlining band will be Lavish Green. One hundred percent of the profit proceeds from the benefit will be presented to the Howell family.

"Planning in advance for how we want to be cared for as we age should be an ongoing process, and continued until the need for care arises. Health care decisions should be an individual's right." by John M. Parr, JD

Many decisions need to be made, including: Who will care for us?; How much should be done to prolong life; Will I have enough to pay for the care?

Faced with a new statute that mandates Nevada Highway Patrol officers begin wearing body cameras, agency officials and the Attorney General’s Office are working on regulations for not only NHP but statewide.To do so, ...

The all-day fundraiser will feature special guest Nevada Attorney General Adam Laxalt. 100 percent of the profit proceeds from the benefit will be presented to the Howell family.