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We recently converted the microfiche room into a conference room. Like our other conference rooms, it is available for reservation (call 775-684-1640). Unlike our other conference rooms, it does not have video or teleconference capabilities, so you will need to use Room 104/105 or Room 107 if a party is appearing telephonically. Room 103 seats six to ten people.
A Judicial Conference Committee has updated the model set of jury instructions(pdf) federal judges use to deter jurors from using social media to research or communicate about cases on which they serve. The new guidelines provide detailed explanations of the consequences of social media use during a trial, along with recommendations for repeated reminders of the ban on social media usage.
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