Michael Lowry (Partner-Las Vegas, NV) authored the article “Emerging Themes In Nevada High Court Civil Litigation,” published in the February 5, 2026, edition of Law360. The article discusses recent Nevada Supreme Court civil decisions that reflect the court’s demanding standards of precision across various areas. Michael examines multiple rulings that exhibit a consistent, restrained approach to personal jurisdiction, in which the court rejected efforts to expand jurisdiction based on a defendant’s general presence or business registration in the state. Also discussed is the court’s heightened expectations regarding attorney diligence, highlighted by an affirmance of dismissal for lack of diligence accompanied by the court’s warning that “a failure to request an extension until the last minute was patently unreasonable and did not warrant the usual courtesy.” Michael stresses that for practitioners, diligence and discipline are no longer just best practices in Nevada – they are decisive. Also explored are the Nevada Supreme Court’s scrutiny of trial conduct, evidence of the court’s “willingness to enforce contractual provisions that other jurisdictions might reject,” and additional decisions addressing recurring procedural and evidentiary questions.