If your K-Cup leaves you feeling a bit underwhelmed, and you can’t stomach the thought of another cup of Charbucks burnt roast of the day, but you are intimidated by the prospect of asking for something other than a cappuccino from your barista, here is a handy guide to various espresso drinks. And while you are thinking about […]
Opening eTranscript PTX Files on Mac
Macs cannot read Real Legal eTranscripts or PTX files. Anyone who has used eTranscripts knows how convenient it is to be able to cut and paste deposition text, properly formatted and with the citation — contrary to ASCII where you end up cutting and pasting the line numbers, with no citation, and with formatting out the window. […]
Calculating UIM Claims in Nevada (versus California)
In Nevada, if you sustain injuries as a result of the negligence of a driver who has insufficient insurance to compensate you for all of your damages, then you can make a claim for under-insured motorist (UIM) benefits on your own policy. In Nevada, the applicability of UIM benefits is determined by the underlying policy […]
In Nevada, Insurance Companies May Not Raise your Rates for Making a UM/UIM Claim
When I advise clients they need to make an uninsured or underinsured motorist claim on their own insurance, they are often hesitant to do so, fearing their insurance will either raise their rates, or cancel the policy altogether. However, Nevada has a statute exactly on point, precluding insurance insurance companies from doing either. An uninsured […]
Arbitration Clauses in Nevada First Party Insurance Policies
In Nevada, insurance clauses that purportedly require arbitration to resolve first party (UM/UIM) insurance claims for auto insurance are unenforceable. NRS 690B.017 (Provisions for arbitration not binding) provides: No provision for arbitration contained in an automobile liability or motor vehicle liability insurance policy delivered, issued for delivery or renewed in this State is binding upon […]
