Intellectual property laws are struggling to keep up pace with the mercurial nature of information on the Internet. In many instances, conventional attitudes toward patents, trademarks and copyrights do not seem to fit well with the new ways that Internet technology...
Month: March 2014
Elderly woman crashes truck into Las Vegas grocery store
Las Vegas is a populous city, particularly in areas that cater to its flourishing tourism and casino industries. With the benefits of this dense population, however, come certain dangers. One of these is the increased chance of a car accident injuring a large number...
Defects in GM vehicles linked to 12 deaths
When a major car manufacturer conducts a large-scale recall it can affect people across the country, including Las Vegas residents. Sometimes these auto defects are caught early and the proper preventive measures are taken to ensure that no one is hurt. Unfortunately,...
Las Vegas employment suit draws attention from federal agencies
As a city that is home to many corporations with international presences, Las Vegas has its share of high-stakes, acrimonious international business disputes. If the parties involved choose to take legal action against one another, it can lead to years of complex...
Las Vegas authorities investigating serious car crash
Las Vegas has an international reputation as a fun, bustling city. This is beneficial to its residents in many ways, but one of the side effects of this is that car accidents are a common occurrence, even in the early hours of the day or very late in the evening. When...
MGM settles complaint of drugs and prostitution at Mandalay Bay
Even when a business is not directly involved in criminal activity, Nevada authorities may seek to hold it responsible for crimes that take place on its property. Businesses that are large and open to the public, such as casinos on the Strip, may struggle to keep...
Las Vegas inventor’s patents could impact entire tech industry
In the world of technological intellectual property, the stakes are high and the payouts substantial. Las Vegas, as the home to world-class entertainment shows and cutting-edge businesses, sees its fair share of these types of business disputes. Often these cases...
Las Vegas hit-and-run accident leaves one man seriously injured
The ability to drive a car is taken for granted by many Las Vegas residents. Because it is so common for a person to get into his vehicle and drive somewhere, it is can be easy to take lightly the responsibility that comes with this privilege. Those who do not take...
Las Vegas psychiatric hospital may face class-action suit
As in all major cities, the issue of dealing appropriately with those in need of psychiatric care is a complicated problem for Las Vegas. If psychiatric patients are placed in treatment with a health institution run by the city or state, and are found to have suffered...