Jay Young | Retired Las Vegas, Nevada Judge | Mediator | Arbitrator | Special Master
In Washington, state courts mandate complete disclosure of insurance policies in civil actions. In a personal injury case, defense counsel failed to disclose a $25 Million policy, leading to sanctions of $1 Million against their law firm for violating Rule 26(g). This order illustrates the necessity for thorough compliance in disclosures to avoid penalties.
Courts must include specific items in orders appointing a special master, along with best practices that, while not required, are beneficial. A downloadable Form Sample Template is provided for use in drafting stipulations or orders, ensuring all necessary components are addressed for individual cases.
Courts must include specific elements in orders appointing special masters, while other recommended inclusions exist as best practices. For guidance on what to include in such orders, a Form Sample Template is available for download, aiding in the drafting process tailored to individual situations.
A court must include specific items when appointing a special master, while other recommended items are not mandatory. This concise list serves as a guide for drafting an order, helping to identify essential and advisable inclusions for various situations. Jay Young provides insights on this process.
The National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals (“NADN”) recently announced Jay Young’s induction into its Nevada Chapter. The NADN is an invitation-only professional association whose membership is limited to professional mediators and arbitrators who are well established as trusted neutrals among the legal community within their state of practice. All Academy members have been found to…
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Jay YoungHon. Jay Young (Ret.) is a retired judicial officer with decades of experience presiding over complex civil litigation matters. Following a distinguished career on the bench, Judge Young now serves as a mediator, arbitrator, and court‑appointed special master, and discovery referee. Judge Young brings a disciplined, impartial, and results‑oriented approach to dispute resolution. Judge…
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Discover the essential functions and legal authority of a Special Master in court proceedings. After the 2003 amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the 2019 Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure, the role of special master has expanded to include the consent master, the pretrial and post-trial master, and the trial master. Learn the difference in this article by Las Vegas, Nevada Special Master Jay Young that explores the appointment process, duties, and impact of Special Masters in complex litigation.
Las Vegas, Nevada special master, Jay Young, will teach a free CLE at the Eighth Judicial District Court Business Bench Bar meeting on November 7, 2024 on the role of special masters in complex litigation. Jay will share written materials, including a checklist for what to include in an order appointing a special master in…
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Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 51. Instructions to the Jury; Objections; Preserving a Claim of Error (a) Requests. (1) Before or at the Close of the Evidence. At the close of the evidence or at any earlier reasonable time that the court orders, a party may file and furnish to every other party written…
NRS 38.259 Certain written findings concerning arbitration required; admissibility of such findings at trial anew before jury; instructions to jury. 1. If an action is submitted to arbitration in accordance with the provisions of NRS 38.250 to 38.259, inclusive, the arbitrator or panel of arbitrators shall, in addition to any other written findings of fact or conclusions…