Erickson, Thorpe & Swainston - Law Firm in Reno, NV

May 2012 Newsletter Available

bryman — Thu, 10 May 2012 23:38:49 +0000

As many of our friends and clients already know, Erickson, Thorpe & Swainston issued another edition of the informative and popular Nevada Law Bulletin in May 2012. To gain helpful insight into current, important topics in Nevada law, you can view the electronic edition of the May 2012, Nevada Law Bulletin here.

Upcoming Legal Education Seminar

bryman — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:23:06 +0000

Erickson, Thorpe & Swainston Partners John Aberasturi, Rebecca Bruch, and Ann Alexander will be presenting “What’s New in Employment Law & Issues Involving Social Media” for the Washoe County Bar Association from 1:00 to 3:45 p.m. on Thursday, May 10, 2012, at the Federal Courthouse in Reno. The seminar will provide 2.5 Hours of CLE Credit, and will cover a number of topics including the following:

TOPICS TO BE COVERED:

Employment Law Case Review
Litigation Issues in the Hiring Process

Advertising
Interview Process
Application Process
Filtering Resumes
Retention of Hiring Documents
Interviews Online
Social Media and the Hiring Process

Trends in Social Media Litigation in the Employment Context, including the Latest from the NLRB

For more information and to register, please visit the Washoe County Bar Association events page at WCBA.

ETS Newsletter Issued

bryman — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:18:12 +0000

As many of our friends and clients already know, Erickson, Thorpe & Swainston issued another edition of the popular Nevada Law Bulletin in December 2011. To gain helpful insight into current, important topics in Nevada law, you can view the electronic edition of the December 2011, Nevada Law Bulletin here.

ETS Launches New Website

admin — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:20:23 +0000

ETS is pleased to announce the launch of our new website www.etsreno.com. As part of the Firm’s commitment to serving our clients, the website will endeavor to reflect the latest news about Erickson, Thorpe & Swainston as well as useful information about our attorney services and capabilities. We look forward to supporting all of your commercial and civil litigation needs.

William G. Cobb selected to replace the Honorable Robert A. McQuaid, Jr.

admin — Tue, 10 May 2011 21:41:06 +0000

Chief Judge Roger L. Hunt, of the United States District Court for the District of
Nevada, has announced that William G. Cobb has been selected to replace the Honorable
Robert A. McQuaid, Jr. as a United States Magistrate Judge in Reno, Nevada upon Judge
McQuaid’s retirement in September, 2011. Mr. Cobb must first undergo investigations by
the FBI and IRS, which are estimated to take between 10 to12 weeks. If approved, Mr.
Cobb, who is presently a Shareholder with Erickson, Thorpe, & Swainston, Ltd., will serve
primarily in Reno. The term of appointment is eight years.

April 6, 2011

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

OFFICE OF THE CLERK
DISTRICT OF NEVADA
LLOYD D. GEORGE
U.S. COURTHOUSE
333 LAS VEGAS BOULEVARD SOUTH
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA 89101
(702) 464-5400