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Maurice Robinson V. The State Of Nevada, 142 Nev. Op. 37 (May 21, 2026), Kaleigh Evanchak May 2026

Maurice Robinson V. The State Of Nevada, 142 Nev. Op. 37 (May 21, 2026), Kaleigh Evanchak

Nevada Supreme Court Summaries

Elder exploitation is charged as one unit per victim, and certain theft offenses may be aggregated when committed as part of a scheme or continuing course of conduct.


Social Security Retirement Benefits Timing: A Model For Working Families, Francine J. Lipman, James E. Williamson Jan 2018

Social Security Retirement Benefits Timing: A Model For Working Families, Francine J. Lipman, James E. Williamson

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With more than 61 million individuals receiving Social Security benefits, one out of every four families in America receives monthly cash payments from the Social Security Administration (SSA). These monthly payments directly benefit 48.5 million retired workers, their current and former spouses, 10 million disabled adults, and include more than 3 million children. Several million more children and adults in the increasing number of multi-generational households in America benefit indirectly from Social Security retirement payments.

In addition to the broad reach of monthly Social Security retirement benefits these payments have ensured the financial well-being of millions of American families for …


Aging Populations And Physician Aid In Dying: The Evolution Of State Government Policy, David Orentlicher Jan 2014

Aging Populations And Physician Aid In Dying: The Evolution Of State Government Policy, David Orentlicher

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Professor David Orentlicher explores the evolution of physician assisted suicide from illegal taboo to the passage of Death with Dignity legislation and caselaw.


The Changing Legal Climate For Physician Aid In Dying, David Orentlicher Jan 2014

The Changing Legal Climate For Physician Aid In Dying, David Orentlicher

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The Shifting Focus Of Federal Intervention In Retiree Health Benefits, Susan E. Cancelosi Mar 2013

The Shifting Focus Of Federal Intervention In Retiree Health Benefits, Susan E. Cancelosi

Nevada Law Journal

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Death Panels And The Rhetoric Of Rationing, Elizabeth Weeks Leonard Mar 2013

Death Panels And The Rhetoric Of Rationing, Elizabeth Weeks Leonard

Nevada Law Journal

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Deactivating Implanted Cardiac Devices: Euthanasia Or The Withdrawal Of Treatment?, David Orentlicher Jan 2013

Deactivating Implanted Cardiac Devices: Euthanasia Or The Withdrawal Of Treatment?, David Orentlicher

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The Implementation Of Oregon’S Death With Dignity Act: Reassuring, But More Data Are Needed, David Orentlicher Jan 2000

The Implementation Of Oregon’S Death With Dignity Act: Reassuring, But More Data Are Needed, David Orentlicher

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Undoubtedly, empirical data from Oregon will play a key role for academics, legislators, judges, and the public as debate over the legalization of physician-assisted suicide continues. A central issue in the debate is whether a right to assisted suicide can be limited to only the truly compelling cases, or whether it will in practice be provided to patients who choose it out of depression, coercion, or misunderstanding. Empirical research can provide critical insights into this question.