General

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- The Rules of the Game: Comprehensive Amendments to the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure
- Want to Stay Out of Trouble in Discovery? A Handy Guide
- The Changes Coming to the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure: An Overview
- Overview of Selected 2019 Changes to Nevada’s Discovery Rules
- Deadlines and Due Dates Under the 2019 Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure
- What Can Nevada State Court Attorneys Learn About Proportionality From Federal Court Decisions?
- Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure Regarding Discovery (NRCP 16, 16.1, 26-37, 45)
- Library of Congress “Trial Preparation: A Beginner’s Guide”
- Five Things to Know About the 2024 Amendments to the Eighth Judicial District Court Rules
- Nevada Supreme Court Confirms NRCP 16.1 “Computation of Damages” Requirement Applies to Future Medicals
- Nevada Clarifies Discovery of Surveillance in Claim File
Written Discovery
- Compelling Identification of Previously Bates Stamped Documents in Response to Discovery Requests
- Want to Stay Out of Trouble in Discovery? A Handy Guide
- Nevada Supreme Court Clarifies the Scope of the Phrase “Possession, Custody, or Control” for the Purpose of Discovery
Non-Party Discovery
- Nonparty Discovery Under Rule 45—Subpoenas
- Rule 45 Requires that a Party Imposing an Undue Financial Burden on a Third Party Must Reimburse its Costs
- Can the Confidential Documents of a Non-Party be Subpoenaed
- A Subpoena Seeking Documents from a Third Party That Could be Obtained from a Party is Unduly Burdensome
- How Do I Respond to A Subpoena in Nevada?
- Obtaining a Subpoena in Aid of Foreign Litigation
Depositions
- Eighth Judicial District Court Administrative Order 22-08 Regarding Deposition Behavior
- Eighth Judicial District Court Issues Order re: Deposition Behavior
- Nevada Bar: Nevada Court Takes Action Against Deposition Misbehavior
- Red Flags: Deposition Misconduct and Judicial Remedies
- The Rule 30(b)(6) Deposition in Nevada
- Expert Witness Depositions, by Rebecca Sitterly
- Ask for a Break in a Deposition in Nevada and You Waive the Attorney-Client Privilege
- Practice Pointer: How to Conclude a Deposition While Avoiding Later Attempts to Change Testimony
- Practice Pointer: How to use an Adverse Witness to Help Your Case
- Impeaching a Witness With Prior Testimony: A How-To Guide
- NRCP 30(b)(6) Deposition Testimony May be Used for any Purpose
- Nevada’s Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act: Understanding Out-of-State Subpoenas
Court Intervention
- Keeping Civil Discovery Civil
- What is a Motion in Limine?
- Nevada Statutes of Limitation and the Discovery Rule
Discovery Commissioner Opinions
- Discovery Commissioner’s Opinion #11 (April 2003) – Olivarez v Rebel Oil Co.
- Discovery Commissioner’s Opinion #10 (November 2001) – Alboum v. Koe, M.D., et al.
- Discovery Commissioner’s Opinion #9 (June 1992) – Legardy v. Las Vegas Metro. Police Dept.
- Discovery Commissioner’s Opinion #8 (September 1990) – Houk v. Wet ‘N Wild
- Discovery Commissioner’s Opinion #7 (July 1990) – Amer. Cas. v. Hotel and Rest. Emp. and Bartenders Int’l Union Welfare Fund, et al.
- Discovery Commissioner’s Opinion #6 (July 1989) – Wilburn v. Caterpillar
- Discovery Commissioner’s Opinion #5 (March 1989) – Mitchell v. Simkins
- Discovery Commissioner’s Opinion #4 (March 1989) – Assoc., Capital Serv. v. Ponderosa Lawn Servi.
- Discovery Commissioner’s Opinion #3 (August 1988) – Dillon v. Brown
- Discovery Commissioner’s Opinion #2 (August 1988) – Grassinger v. Trudel
- Discovery Commissioner’s Opinion #1 (June 1988) – Moyns v. Creviston
See Katherine Gallo’s excellent Resolving Discovery Disputes blog

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