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Jane Ann Morrison

Closing of Las Vegas law firm marks end of an era

Lionel Sawyer & Collins, the top gaming firm with the most political juice in the state moves into the realm of history as 19 lawyers, including founder Sam Lionel, join a large regional law firm called Fennemore Craig, which at 130 years old is the largest continuously operating law firm in Arizona.

Plagiarism allegations hound Nevada higher ed

Call it a tale of two cases of plagiarism within Nevada’s higher education system. And two is too many.

Prepaid debit cards endanger personal security

Beware what you grab when you are selecting a rechargeable prepaid debit card at stores such as Walmart and grocery stores.

Snowshoe Thompson deserves stamp of approval

Justice demands that the U.S. Postal Service honor John “Snowshoe” Thompson with a commemorative stamp. After all, he didn’t get paid by the government for delivering the mail for 20 years from 1856 until his death in 1876.

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Backers of autism therapy hope for Nevada aid

More than 500 of Nevada’s autistic children are on waiting lists to obtain therapy, and advocates for these children are looking to Sandoval for help.

Car trip to Carson City hasn’t lost its charms

The last time I drove the 450 miles between Las Vegas and Carson City was 1989, a solitary drive in July at the end of the Legislature with two yowling cats and a car that overheated.

Focus on fairness marks judge’s distinguished career

There are two undisputed facts about Senior U.S. District Judge Philip Pro. He is one of the best on the bench, and he never needed a microphone.

Consultant keeps title of ‘judge maker,’ despite allegations

Political consultant David Thomas retained his nickname as “judge maker” on election night despite one judicial candidate’s claim that Thomas had offered a bribe to protect incumbent Judge Rob Bare.

Dirty politics, ineligibility make mess of Assembly District election

The 29,152 voters in Assembly District 34 have been cursed with problems this election. Illegal mailers and robocalls marred the primary, and the general has been muddied by finding the Democratic candidate wasn’t eligible to run.

In tangled case, judge kept sense of fairness

In a tough-talking tussle between U.S. Judge Roger Hunt and U.S. Attorney Dan Bogden, an appellate court gave a slap-down to the judge, handing Bogden’s office a legal victory.

Documentary salutes women who blazed trails in Nevada

One hundred years ago, Nevada women won the right to vote, six years before the 19th Amendment guaranteed that right for all American women.

Don’t look for a City Hall in Downtown Summerlin

Downtown suggests government services, so just to yank Tom Warden’s chain, I asked him what government services Downtown Summerlin will be providing when the massive outdoor mall officially opens.

GOP candidates Farley, Harris are spineless pawns

A recent encounter with GOP Senate candidates Patricia Farley and Becky Harris confirmed my suspicions. They are spineless pawns.

Crooked judge heads straight to public retirement pension

When Steven Jones is sitting in prison (and I’m pretty sure the despicable abuse of his judicial powers will persuade a federal judge he’s unworthy of probation), don’t feel too sorry for him.